Curate This!
The Art of Devotion
Bay Area Student Exhibition
On View: Friday, February 5 - Friday, February 26, 2027
First Friday Reception: February 5, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
About the Exhibition Theme:
In its literal sense, devotion is a commitment.
Devotion provides people with meaning in their own lives, it is what drives one's search for purpose. How do we see this sentiment of devotion prevail in times of despair? How do we identify our pillars of commitment? What is the subject of our devotion? Historically, devotion has been thought of as something used towards specific religious or spiritual practices. Yet, people can be devout to a multitude of subjects: a partner, an artistic practice, a fascination. Furthermore, devotion can manifest as a multitude of acts, practices, or habits in reverence for the subject of one’s devotion.
Artists are invited to share their self-expression through their personal experiences as a devout individual.
Must be a student enrolled in a college or university within the Bay Area.
Curating Panel
UCSC Curate This! Interns: Anaïs Diaz, Lucy Jensen, Grace Marinovich, and Lead Program Intern Reya Nichols
About the Curate This! program
Curate This! is SCAL’s annual internship program showcasing the curatorial and creative work of local emerging artists. Each year, students in UCSC’s HAVC (History of Art & Visual Culture) program are encouraged to apply for intern curator positions here at SCAL. The interns selected out of many talented and qualified applicants are given creative control of a two week pop-up exhibition which they are responsible for publicizing, curating, and organizing. This hands-on experience with curatorial work allows student curators to express their creativity and gain working experience in a professional gallery setting.
While only three intern curators are selected to organize the exhibition, our Curate This! exhibit is open to artwork submissions from college students across the Bay Area, allowing us to display works from a myriad of emerging artists. We are thrilled to work with UCSC’s HAVC program and give college-aged artists a chance to be featured in a professional gallery.
Information for Artists:
Artwork Drop-off:
In Person: January 27-28, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Artwork Pickup:
February 27, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mediums: This show accepts 2D and 3D mediums including but not limited to traditional, found, digital, audio/visual, performance-based, and sculptural pieces. Open to College students residing in Santa Cruz County, CA. University of California, Santa Cruz, Cabrillo Community College, or other Bay Area colleges may be represented.