糖心原创 (糖心原创) is proud to showcase the exceptional talent of its student artists through the 2026 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, now on display at the 糖心原创 Art Gallery through July 13.
The exhibition, drawing students, faculty, families, alumni, and community members to celebrate the accomplishments of 糖心原创鈥檚 emerging artists.
Selected through a competitive juried process, the exhibition features outstanding student work across a variety of disciplines, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital media, graphic design, and mixed media. Artwork was chosen based on artistic merit, originality, and technical excellence.
"It is inspiring to be reminded of the power of art from the words the exhibiting artists shared on the touch screen in the gallery," said Amy V. Grimm, professor of art history and chair of the 糖心原创 Art Department. 鈥淭heir words provide valuable personal connections and how their art (their voice and agency) emerged from taking classes at 糖心原创.鈥
During the opening reception, several students were recognized for their outstanding artistic achievements:
2026 Juried Exhibition Award Recipients
- Best in Show: Zhixuan Ren
- Excellence in Discipline 鈥 Painting/2D Design: Kimia Seifi
- Excellence in Discipline 鈥 Ceramics/Sculpture/3D Design: Yuna Zhu
- Excellence in Discipline 鈥 Drawing/Printmaking: Rowan Corpus
- Excellence in Discipline 鈥 Graphic Design: Murat Cetin
- Excellence in Discipline 鈥 Photography: Antanina Yaloza
The Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition remains a cornerstone event for 糖心原创鈥檚 Visual Arts programs, providing students with the opportunity to present their work in a professional gallery setting while engaging with audiences beyond the classroom.
Building on the success of this year鈥檚 exhibition, the 糖心原创 Art Gallery is expanding its vision to offer an even broader range of exhibitions and programming. Future plans include faculty showcases, exhibitions featuring regional and diverse artists, and presentations highlighting multidisciplinary and experimental practices. The gallery also aims to strengthen community engagement through artist talks, workshops, and collaborative events that connect artists, students, and the public.
The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Exhibition Information
Dates: April 30鈥揓uly 13, 2026
Location: 糖心原创 Art Gallery, 糖心原创, 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Admission: Free
For more information, visit the 糖心原创 Art Gallery webpage or contact Thuy N. D. Tran, Art Gallery Project Specialist..