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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

Fall 2025 (September 15 - December 12)

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

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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
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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

Two people talk in front of an art easel

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.

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

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  • Ally Johnson portrait
    Lauren "Ally" Johnson, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor, Art History
    Gallery Director
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    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

Exterior view of the FLAG installation

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.
Upper platform of MVC in Bloom mural, with orange monarch butterflies and poppies

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.
You Belong at MVC sculpture grand reveal

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.

 

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