Weekly Announcements February 21 - 27
Student Advising
Advising Appointments will continue taking place through winter quarter for all BFA students. Appointments with Major Advisor, Sara Frantz, can be made via Bookings.
Additionally, our Dept. Chair’s office hours are Mondays: 11am -12pm and Thursdays: 12 -1pm. Make an office hours appointment with Sara via Bookings. Drop-In appointments are also welcome. Email artdesign@calpoly.edu if you have any questions.
The CLA also offers virtual, drop-in advising appointments daily: CLA Advising
Upcoming Events
Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Submissions are open to all ART majors and ART minors!
Entry Dates: Feb. 24 - Mar. 8
Accepted applicants will be notified on 3/13
Students are able to drop off work between 11am and 4pm on the following dates:
Mar. 14, 18, 19
Student Show dates: Thursday April 3 – Friday, April 25, 2025
The University Art Gallery and the Department of Art and Design reserve the right to photograph all works for publicity and/or curatorial purposes. All entries MUST be made for a Cal Poly Art and Design course.
Film Screening and Guest Lecture Director Fred Kuwornu
February 21st at 5pm in Bldg. 8 Rm. 123
The World Languages & Cultures Department, in collaboration with the Art & Design Department, will present a screening of “We Were Here – The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe,” followed by a guest lecture by award-winning filmmaker Fred Kuwornu. The screening and guest lecture will take place Friday, Feb. 21 beginning at 5 p.m. Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering 008-0123.
We Were Here – The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe examines the overlooked presence of African and Black individuals in Renaissance Europe and their depiction in masterpieces by some of the era’s most celebrated artists, raising critical questions.
Job Opportunities
Check out MustangJobs for current job opportunities
Clubs
Animation Club - @calpolyanimation
Design Lab - @Designlab_CalPoly
Fiber Arts Club - @Calpolyfiberarts
.RAW Journal of Art & Design - @artmag.raw
Studio Art Club - @Calpolystudioartclub
Club 34 - @club.thirtyfour
Other Opportunities
Campus Beautification Initiative: Utility Box Art Project
Applications are now being accepted for the Utility Box Art Project, a campus beautification initiative transforming utility boxes into works of public art to enhance the vibrancy of the campus and showcase local talent. All students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to submit an application via email to af@calpoly.edu. Applications are due Feb. 28. Selected artists will be notified in March and will receive a $250 VISA gift card to cover necessary materials.
Library Mural - Call for Proposals
As the Kennedy Library moves towards reopening in Fall 2025 (finally!), we are soliciting proposals for a new mural in the lobby of the renovated building. We are particularly seeking local artists/artist teams whose work will reflect the diverse peoples of Cal Poly and the greater SLO area, both contemporarily and historically. See the following links for more information:
If you know artists who would be interested in this project, please feel free to pass along this information and encourage them to apply. Please contact Suzie Smith (ssmit316@calpoly.edu) with any questions about the project.
Campus Events
Celebrate Black History Month with Rhythms of Resilience
Saturday, February 22nd from 4-6pm (RSVP Today)
In honor of Black History Month, the College of Liberal Arts Student Diversity Committee invites you to Rhythms of Resilience, an interactive workshop exploring the deep connection between dance and resilience within the African diaspora.
Black communities have long used movement as a form of expression, resistance, and cultural innovation—shaping the very foundation of many dance styles we see today. This event is all about celebrating that history, honoring our roots, and recognizing the power of resilience through rhythm. Whether you’re here to learn, experience, or just be in community, this is a space to reflect, connect, and move together.
It’s also a great chance to meet your College of Liberal Arts Student Diversity Committee and learn more about us and the work we’re doing.
Date: February 22, 2025
Location: The REC Center Dance Studio 2
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
RSVP here: RSVP Link
RSVP Deadline: February 21, 2025
We’d love to see you there—pull up, bring a friend, and let’s celebrate together!
More Quick Links
Faculty & Staff at Art & Design
ART Minors - Art History, Studio Art, Photo+Video, MAST and CIA Minors
Campus Map of All Gender Restrooms! - More on the campus Inclusive Restroom Program
Want your event or activity included in our Weekly Announcements?
Announcements are sent to members of the Art and Design Department each week while classes are in session. To submit an event or news item, please email information to Paula Rygg (pyrgg@calpoly.edu), by Friday at 8:00 am. Include title, date and time, participation information (Zoom link, registration, ticketing, fee, etc.), and a brief description. Small – email sized images may be included. Weekly announcements are approved by the chair before they are distributed.