CSUF Department of Visual Arts

Celebrating the start of the Fall semester with new Fall paintings made by alumni and current CSUF staff member Miranda Dorantes, dorantesdraws! These illustrations double as Zoom Backgrounds and Laptop Backgrounds to bring the autumn vibe to your workstation. Download your copy through the CSUF IT website! Thank you, Miranda and the CSUF IT team, for this wonderful collaboration. @csufit @csufcota #csufcota #csufvisualarts #csufalumni

We thank Maddie Hicks and Edsurge.com for this wonderful article we pulled quotes from, featuring our new and renovated Visual Arts facilities. Article linked in bio. Come see the facilities yourself and visit The COTA Galleries, open to the public: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00am-4:00pm Wednesday 11:00am-6:00pm Parking is free Friday evenings after 5 p.m. and all-day Saturday - Sunday. Come see this week’s Gallery Exhibitions! Available for viewing during open hours Tuesday-Saturday Don’t miss the reception on Wednesday, 4/9, from 4-6pm. #CSUFcota #CSUFvisualarts

We have created a new submission form where you can share your art and projects with us to post on social media! DM for the submission form. Up next is Christine Lezama! Feel free to give them a follow @cyroiink "Illustrations for a trading card set portfolio. The work is based on the historical Bonnie and Clyde, following the art style of the popular card game named Magic the Gathering. Example of a physical prototype of the card included!" Spring 2026, Special Studies with Hunter, Illustration Concentration

⭐️Final critique after party with grads and undergrads in 487AC & 507AC. Congratulations Class of 2026! 🎉thanks to talented @drawhoyos_caricatures @rachel.kennedyart @yoncasso @haileyacisnerosart @riley_schrum @corinnefigueroaa @beat.byshelby @drawhoyos @darius_iron @taylor.celeste @kayhorchata @kendylschwartzart @jk._lab @jessy.keefe @jonabusst @ashley_angel714 @so.cal.artist @paintingwithlei @csufvisualarts @csufcota @csufmfa @csuf_arts_success @pinkrubyrose @madeline.dahlia.art @csuf_cota_associate_dean #csufdrawingandpainting #csufmfa #csufprintmaking #csufcota

We are thankful to the members of the Art Alliance. For the opportunities and support they provide for our CSUF Visual Arts students. Congratulations to the students that were honored with scholarships, and a huge thanks to their supporting family, friends, and donors! If you would like to help support our students, follow the link in our bio or visit our website. https://giveto.fullerton.edu/site/SPageServer?pagename=general_donation_form&des_id=1647&appeal_cd=26WWG

We have created a new submission form where you can share your art and projects with us to post on social media! So whether you would like your art shared on this page, or you just don’t feel like posting it yourself. Feel free to send it to us! DM for the submission form. Up next is Mikael Starks!Feel free to give them a follow @selkies.dream "A marker drawing of Malcolm X and MLK Jr., where their faces are split diagonally to form one portrait with both making up half of the portrait. This is meant to showcase how despite their two different schools of thought, together they formed a cohesive Civil Rights movement.” Spring 2026, AFAM 160 Final Project, Studio Arts (GE class)

We have created a new submission form where you can share your art and projects with us to post on social media! So whether you would like your art shared on this page, or you just don’t feel like posting it yourself. Feel free to send it to us! DM for the submission form. First to submit is Ezra Salazar! Here are 2 school related projects, feel free to take a look and follow their acc @Ezra_salazar for more art. (Slide 1) Sketch of still life featuring a bottle of wine, two glasses, three books and a rose. Class: Spring 2026, Life Drawing for Animation, Entertainment Art/Animation (Slide 2) background for final project in Principles of Animation class. Class: Spring 2026, Principles of Animation, Entertainment Art/Animation #csufcota #csufvisualarts

James Tao’s MFA exhibition, Simplification is now on view in the E-Gallery. Congratulations, Class of 2026! MFA in illustration! 🎉 @csufvisualarts @csufcota @csuf_cota_associate_dean @csuf_arts_success @presidentrochon @tetraforce13 @csufmfa #csufmfa #csufillustration

Congratulations, Class of 2026! It is an honor to feature some wonderful 2026 grads, continuing our commencement series, we have, Jonathan Hernandez! BFA Drawing and Painting We asked him about his time at CSUF: What is your greatest takeaway from being a student in the CSUF Visual Arts department? "My biggest takeaway from being a student in the California State University, Fullerton Visual Arts Department is gaining knowledge, experience, and networking opportunities that prepare. me for a career in the arts. Through the program, I’ve built a strong foundation of knowledge—not just technical skills, but also an understanding of art concepts, history, and how to think critically about my work. I’ve been grateful to land a job as a student assistant with the College of the Arts Gallery at California State University, Fullerton, which has given me valuable insight into how the gallery field operates. Through this experience, I’ve been able to see the behind-the-scenes work that goes into organizing exhibitions, handling artwork, and supporting artists, giving me a much deeper understanding of the professional art world. Equally important is the networking aspect. Being surrounded by peers, professors, and visiting artists has allowed me to build connections, receive valuable feedback, and learn from others’ experiences. These relationships are essential for future opportunities and collaborations in the art world. Overall, the combination of knowledge, experience, and networking has been the most valuable part of my time in the program." @yoncasso #csufcota2026grads #csufcota #csufvisualarts

The E-Gallery @cota_galleries_csuf held an exhibition for CSUF ceramics student Eunyou Park @giggleskeeper Congratulations! @csufcota @ceramics.csuf #csufcota #csufvisualarts

We are happy to present "Student Exhibitions – Group 5", as we approach the end of the semester. Swing by this Saturday to the College of the Arts Galleries, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Presented in this post: CINDY MARTINEZ General Studio Art, BA "Interruptions of Perfection" Stan Mark Ryan '75 Gallery @cindymartinez.jpg @csuf_painting #csufcota #csufvisualarts

We are happy to present "Student Exhibitions – Group 5", as we approach the end of the semester. Swing by this Saturday to the College of the Arts Galleries, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Presented in this post: MELISSA KIM Illustration, MFA "Paws and Drinks" Duff Gallery @me_lunchk @csufmfa #csufcota #csufvisualarts