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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

 
Venus Rising by Stephanie Godoy

Current Exhibition

Celestial Layers features recent work by MVC alumna and Moreno Valley-based artist Stephanie Godoy. The paintings in this exhibition weave together personal narratives, ancient mythologies, and scientific theories surrounding the night sky—exploring the stars that have guided and inspired civilizations across time and cultures.
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Upcoming Exhibitions

Join the MVC Art Gallery for an upcoming exhibition in fall 2025.
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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.

Contact Us

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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