UCLA Arts Newsletter

July 2018

July 19, 2018

Since fall 2014, UCLA Arts has invited a member of its community to handpick five things to see and do around Los Angeles each quarter for its ongoing You See LA series. From off-the-beaten-track historic sites, to quirky eateries and neighborhood institutions, to self-guided walking tours and the best arts and culture offerings in a given season, UCLA Arts faculty and alumni have shared their personal insights into the only-in-LA attractions that make our city so vibrant. Read on for selected recommendations to check out this summer, and peruse past editions for a glimpse into the UCLA Arts community's Los Angeles.

 

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The Hammer Museum at UCLA’s “Made in L.A. 2018” has been receiving rave reviews as a showcase for artists from the greater Los Angeles area. Of the 32 artists featured in this year’s exhibition, which is the fourth in the biennial series, 11 are UCLA alumni and 10 of those received their degrees from the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture.

 

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The UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance is proud to announce that Tula Strong ’20 (M.F.A., Dance) is the inaugural recipient of the James A. Doolittle Centennial Scholars Fund. A Los Angeles native, Strong is an accomplished artist and scholar who believes in the ability of the arts—especially dance—to break down barriers and unite diverse populations. 

 

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In the News  

Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions Hires UCLA Alumna Cultural Executive		UCLA Faculty & Alumni Win 2018 AIA|LA Residential Architecture Awards

Inside Jobs: These Bruins Have Built Rewarding Careers in Interior Design		The Disturbing Meets the Sweet in Alex Anderson's New Sculptures at Galvlak

 

 

Dance Alumnus Uses Choreography to Explore, Teach New Styles		DMA Student Wins Miss Korea USA Pageant Rocking Design From Fellow Bruin

 

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Are you registered for the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture's newest class, 10 Questions? This fall, Dean Brett Steele is bringing together the leading voices across campus to discuss 10 big ideas. Register now.

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