Begovich Gallery
EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW THROUGH MAY 16, 2026
Soo Kim: (Charlie sings in the quietest voice)
October 4, 2025 – May 16, 2026
Public Reception: October 4, 2025, 1:00-4:00 PM
Carol Caroompas:
Mystical Unions
October 4, 2025 – March 28, 2026
Public Reception: October 4, 2025, 1:00-4:00 PM
COTA GALLERIES ARTIST LECTURE SERIES
Behind the Build: A Walkthrough in Exhibition Design
Friday, November 21, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Bldg. G
Presented in partnership with Exhibition Design ART 453 A/B
Ever wonder what it takes to bring an exhibition to life? This fall, the COTA Galleries present Soo Kim: Charlie sings in the quietest voice and Carole Caroompas: Mystical Unions, two exhibitions brought to fruition through creative problem-solving in design and installation.
In collaboration with the COTA Galleries staff, student team members explored how artworks shape and are shaped by space while experimenting with layout, lighting, and flow to create immersive, intentional environments for each exhibition. This behind-the-scenes walkthrough offers a glimpse into how design thinking transforms curatorial concepts into meaningful visitor experiences.
past lectures
Cliff Benjamin
October 9, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Visual Arts Bldg. G – Gallery Classroom
Presented in partnership with Art Education
Cliff BEnjamin's Website
Soo Kim
October 15, 2:00-3:00 PM | Visual Arts - Building G – Gallery Classroom
Presented in partnership with Creative Photography + Experimental Media
Jenene Nagy
October 28, 2:00–3:00 PM
Visual Arts Bldg. G – Gallery Classroom
Presented in partnership with Painting and Drawing
IMAGE: Installation view of Soo Kim: (Charlie sings in the quietest voice)
IN CONVERSATION
Studio Inside Out: The Pedagogy of Carole Caroompas, with Matthew Carter, Zeal Harris, Mary Anna Pomonis and Vincent Ramos
November 8, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Visual Art Bldg. H - Mezzanine
Presented in partnership with Art Education
IN CONVERSATION is a series connecting artists, thinkers, and communities through meaningful dialogue. This season, join us for a Saturday morning conversation exploring the enduring influence of artist and educator Carole Caroompas, whose groundbreaking work continues to shape generations of artists. Moderated by Mary Anna Pomonis , this discussion brings together Matthew Carter , Zeal Harris , and Vincent Ramos – artists/educators each deeply connected to Caroompas’ legacy, to reflect on her impact as a teacher, mentor, and creative force.
Generous support for the program comes from the Art Alliance, CSUF’s Instructional Related Activities Grant, the College of the Arts, and the Department of Visual Arts.
Images (top to bottom, left to right): matthew carter, zeal harris, mary anna pomonis, vincent ramos.
MARILYN AND CLINE DUFF GALLERY
JONATHAN MONROY
(Creative Photography &
Experimental Media, BFA)
What is it doing here?
Public Reception | November 12, 4:00–6:00 pm
Exhibition on view November 12–15
LEO FREEDMAN FOUNDATION STUDIO
AND MFA ART Gallery
PAULA ELISA SONTAY VICENTE
(Drawing & Painting, BFA)
Kul Chuee', Me Acuerdo, I Remember
Public Reception | November 12, 4:00–6:00 pm
Exhibition on view November 12–15
STAN MARK RYAN '75 Gallery
ALYSSA MARIE RIVERA
(Drawing & Painting, BFA)
Homeward Bound
Public Reception | November 12, 4:00–6:00 pm
Exhibition on view November 12–15
