ArtsConnect
ArtsConnect is your gateway into UC San Diego's vibrant arts ecosystem — a place where public art, performances, exhibitions, film and hands-on creative experiences come together on campus and throughout San Diego.
About ArtsConnect
ArtPower Season Premiere
Follow curiosity and find connection through the 2026-27 season of ArtPower at UC San Diego. Nearly three dozen live performances will be presented, exploring themes of heritage, identity, memory and belonging through music, dance, film, theater and conversation. Programming is curated to appeal to students and members of the community through venues including the Epstein Family Amphitheater, which offers more than 2,650 seats in an outdoor, all-age, accessible venue.
Experience
Performance
Collections
Art is everywhere at UC San Diego. Discover internationally renowned works woven throughout the university, creating moments of inspiration in the places you learn, work and gather.
Film
Experience cinema from every angle — from film screenings and conversations with industry professionals to hands-on production opportunities and energetic film festivals.
Create
The Art of Making
Discover the joy of making through hands-on classes and open studios where creativity, community and craftsmanship come together.
Craft Center
UC San Diego’s 11,000-square-foot Craft Center offers classes, workshops and studio spaces in ceramics, jewelry, woodworking, culinary arts, surfboard shaping and more. Open to all, our expert instructors are eager to help you create something extraordinary.
Glass Center
Discover the art of glassmaking through hands-on classes, demonstrations and studio experiences in the new 10,000-square-foot Glass Center. The center offers opportunities for beginners and experienced makers alike.
Create Together
Find your creative community through more than 75 student organizations dedicated to dance, music, theatre, media and the arts. Whether you're looking to perform, create or connect, there's a place for every passion.
Earn a Degree
Explore over two dozen undergraduate majors and minors and 13 graduate programs in the arts at the School of Arts and Humanities, where students learn from Grammy Award-winning musicians, Pulitzer Prize-winning poets and internationally acclaimed artists.
Pursue a Certificate
Build your creative skills through UC San Diego's Division of Extended Studies, offering nine certificate programs and more than 75 courses in digital media, creative writing, music, illustration and more.
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More Ways to Connect
Bloomberg Connects
Explore UC San Diego’s Stuart Collection and Mandeville Art Gallery on the Bloomberg Connects app, a free resource that enriches your visit with exclusive content, audio guides, exhibition maps and artist talks. Digital guides are accessible whether you are on campus or visiting virtually.
UCTV Arts Channel
Explore the arts anytime through the UCTV Arts Channel, featuring performances, artist interviews, lectures and behind-the-scenes stories from across the University of California. Stream on demand and discover the creativity shaping our university.