Past Events | OXY ARTS

overhead color photograph of the 2016 Now Be Here participants

Conversation, Off-Site, Presentation

Now Be Here: 2026 Los Angeles Anniversary

May 31, 2026 | 9:00am - 3:00pm

A day of events including a new Now Be Here community photo and opportunities for connection and critical conversations between…

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Community Hall, Installation

Neococo: Threads of Resilience Exhibition

May 27 - May 28, 2026 | 11:00am - 8:00am

Join us for an exhibition of art, storytelling, and community showcasing textile works from…

color composite image of eight artworks cropped to fit a long rectangle

2025-26 Studio Art Senior Comps Exhibition: Interwoven Opening Reception

April 30, 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Celebrate the opening reception for the 2025-26 Studio Art Senior Comps Exhibition: Interwoven

Purple and black flyer with star graphics on it. The text reads "Poets of Color Open Mic: Catch our Words Like Stars"

Poets of Color Open Mic + Poetry Reading: Catch Our Words Like Stars

April 24, 2026 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Poetry reading and open mic, presented by the ICC.

Participant at workshop

Making Space Workshop: Natural Pigment Watercolors

April 10, 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Make your own natural pigment watercolors, inspired by Roksana Pirouzmand's exhibition.

overhead color image of mushrooms connected to a sound system

Presentation, Workshop

Fruiting Bodies: A Speculative Sound and Story Workshop with Umi Hsu

April 9, 2026 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm

An artist talk and concept-based activities that explore mushrooms, mycelium, and trans temporality.

black & white close-up portrait of Sholeh Wolpé

An Evening of Poetry with Sholeh Wolpé

March 28, 2026 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm

A reading with Iranian-American poet, writer, and librettist Sholeh Wolpé.

Two people are creating an art project together in a gallery space. One is older and one is younger.

Making Space Workshop: Clay Imprints

March 21, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm

All ages, hands on art workshop inspired by Roksana Pirouzmand's exhibition.

diptych of color closeup portraits of Roksana Pirouzmand and Candice Lin

Artist Talk: Roksana Pirouzmand & Candice Lin in Conversation

March 3, 2026 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Join us for a conversation between Roksana Pirouzmand and Candice Lin, current and past Wanlass Artists in Residence.

full-body color portrait of Roksana Pirouzmand in the OXY ARTS exhibition

Off-Site, Presentation

Public Walkthrough | Roksana Pirouzmand at OXY ARTS & JOAN

February 28, 2026 | 11:00am - 1:30pm

A public walkthrough with Roksana Pirouzmand, at both OXY ARTS and JOAN.

Artists painting

Making Space Workshop: Foil Embossed Stamps

February 27, 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

All ages, hands on art workshop inspired by Roksana Pirouzmand's exhibition.

screen capture image from the film THE TUBA THIEVES featuring a mirror image of a hand signing ASL, with open captions

Conversation, Screening

THE TUBA THIEVES: Film Screening & Conversation with Director Alison O'Daniel

February 23, 2026 | 7:00pm - 9:30pm

An open captions screening of THE TUBA THIEVES followed by a conversation with director Alison O'Daniel.