Art & Ideas
Overview
The Mary Porter Sesnon Art Galleries are a dynamic education and cultural resource at UC Santa Cruz. We share the research and practices of our faculty, students, and other leading artists with our campus, alumni and the public through exhibitions and programming. With an emphasis on experiential learning, we offer students object based-learning, skills in close looking, critical thinking, and professional development opportunities. A deep belief in the arts as a force for social change informs our exhibitions and education programs, which foster cultural awareness, diversity, and inclusiveness.
Public Programs
The Mary Porter Sesnon Gallery offers the on- and off-campus communities a series of programs and events to complement our exhibitions and collection. Programs are free of charge. Check out our calendar for dates and times.
People
The Mary Porter Sesnon Galleries serves as a laboratory and a space to showcase the creativity and scholarship of UCSC students, faculty and alumni. The Sesnon Galleries deepens university students’ engagement with the arts through a variety of programs and professional opportunities. Faculty in the Arts Division are invited to reserve a tour for their students to the Sesnon Galleries, and present their research through exhibitions and programs such as the Sesnon Salons. We invite Alumni to share their accomplishments through exhibitions and to inspire our students through workshops, conversations, and programs
Visit
Gallery Hours
- Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm
- Wednesdays, 12-8pm
- Closed Sundays, Mondays
- Guided Public Tours on Saturdays at 1pm starting November 24
Admission is free and open to the public.
The Galleries are closed during academic holidays and summer break.
Thank you
Your gift of any size will allow the Sesnon Galleries to continue providing world-class contemporary art programming to UC Santa Cruz, support student success and professional development opportunities, and uplift the creativity of students, faculty, and alumni.
For more information
Contact: 831.459.3606
Porter College, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, 95064
Email: sesnon@ucsc.edu
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