Banner Image

Art Gallery

Where Art Meets Community

The MVC Art Gallery exhibits art from a diverse group of emerging and established artists, and connects students with real-world creative practice, providing opportunities for professional development, critical thinking, personal enrichment, and community engagement through art.

Hours

Find us in Student Services 217

Summer 2025 (June 23 - July 31)

  • Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 2 pm
  • Closed: July 23

Fall 2025 (September 15 - December 12)

  • Tuesday and Thursday: 9 am - 2 pm
  • Closed November 11 and 24 - 30

Contact Us

Visitors browse the art gallery

 
Ocotillo by Matthew Luther

Current Exhibition

This inaugural faculty exhibition features work by the exceptional artists who teach art in Moreno Valley College’s School of Visual and Performing Arts. Featured image: Ocotillo, 2022 by Matthew Luther
Learn More

Upcoming Exhibitions

Join the MVC Art Gallery for an upcoming exhibition in fall 2025.
Stephanie Godoy, Venus Rising, 2023 - part of an upcoming exhibit

Stephanie Godoy: Celestial Layers

September 15 - December 12, 2025
  • Opening Reception: Thursday, September 18, 1 - 2:30 pm
  • Codex Printing Workshop: Tuesday, October 21, 10 am - 2 pm, at the MVC Farmers Market
  • Gallery Tour with Artist: Wednesday, November 12, 2 pm; RSVP requested

Featured: Stephanie Godoy, Venus Rising, 2023
Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 60 inches

Placeholder Image

Juried Student Art Exhibition

Spring 2026

This annual exhibition showcases exceptional artwork created by MVC students enrolled in studio art, applied digital media, and photography. Works are selected through a rigorous review process by the Gallery Director in collaboration with VPA faculty.

The resulting collection represents the breadth of artistic exploration and technical skill developed throughout the academic year.

Contact Us

For more information, to schedule a class tour, or to propose a collaboration, contact the Gallery Director.

Send an Email
  • Ally Johnson portrait
    Lauren "Ally" Johnson, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor, Art History
    Gallery Director
    Contact
  • Map pin icon
    Gallery Location
    Student Services, Room 217

Find Art on Campus

Moreno Valley College celebrates art, performance and the vibrant culture of our community. Check out how we celebrate creativity on campus.

More About MVC Arts and Culture

Two Column

Free Little Art Gallery

Take Art, Leave Art
The MVC Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) encourages our community to make, share, and collect art. FLAG runs regular exhibitions of student artwork and is located in front of the Humanities building.
Two Column

MVC In Bloom

Campus Mural
Painted by muralist Rosy Cortez, MVC in Bloom is a bold mural featuring MVC's areas of study, native flora and fauna, and topography in one cohesive, vibrant visual decorating the College's central plaza.
Two Column

You Belong at MVC

Sculpture
Sculpted by Frank Heyming, You Belong at MVC is a corten steel sculpture in front of the Student Services building that underscore's MVC's commitment to seeing, valuing, and welcoming all.

 

MVC graduates

Ready to become a Mountain Lion?