University Art Gallery

Carson, CAmuseum
5.0

About

The University Art Gallery, located at 1000 E. Victoria Street in Carson, offers an accessible and welcoming space for anyone interested in experiencing contemporary and diverse artistic expressions. As an academic museum, it serves as both a vital resource for students and faculty at California State University, Dominguez Hills and a meaningful destination for the broader Carson community. The gallery provides a unique opportunity to engage with art in an educational setting where exhibitions are thoughtfully curated to challenge, inspire, and provoke meaningful dialogue about visual culture and artistic practice. Visitors to the University Art Gallery can expect to encounter a thoughtfully programmed schedule of exhibitions that showcase a wide range of artistic disciplines and perspectives. The venue's programming reflects the university's commitment to supporting emerging and established artists while fostering critical engagement with contemporary issues through visual art. Rather than maintaining a permanent collection, the gallery functions as a dynamic space where exhibitions rotate regularly, ensuring that there is always something new to discover and experience. This approach allows the gallery to remain responsive to current conversations in the art world and to provide platform opportunities for artists working across diverse mediums and conceptual frameworks. When you visit the gallery, located in room A-107 of the LCH building, you will find a professional yet approachable atmosphere that encourages exploration and contemplation. The intimate scale of the space creates an inviting environment where you can spend as much or as little time as you wish engaging with the work on view. The gallery's connection to the university means that exhibitions often include artist talks, panel discussions, and other public programming that enrich the viewing experience and provide opportunities to learn directly from creative practitioners. Whether you are an experienced art enthusiast or simply curious about what contemporary artists are creating, a visit to the University Art Gallery offers a genuine encounter with artistic expression in a thoughtfully maintained institutional setting. For more information about current exhibitions and events, you can visit the California State University, Dominguez Hills website.

Current Exhibitions

CurrentGroup Exhibition

Act on It! Artists, Community, and the Brockman Gallery in Los Angeles

Mildred Howard, John Valadez, Dale Brockman Davis, Timothy Washington

A traveling exhibition organized by LACMA exploring the historic Brockman Gallery and its central role in the Black Arts Movement in Los Angeles.

February 15, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Opening Reception: March 4, 2026
Curated by: Aandrea Stang
Black Arts MovementSouth Los AngelesBrockman GalleryAfrican American artcommunity-focused art+2 more
Tickets: Free
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Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

Contact Information

Address

1000 E. Victoria Street, LCH A-107

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