Fine Arts Calendar & Events
View the 2026-2027 Arts Calendar
The Alvin College Art Department hosts several events throughout the year that are open to everyone. Come and see the excellent work produced by our students and participate in our Empty Bowls fundraiser.
2026 Events
August
Art Gallery, E-Building. July 8-Sept. 4
September
VISITING ARTIST SERIES
Art Gallery, E-Building. Sept. 11-Oct. 1
Artist Reception: TBA
Artist Master Class: TBA
October
EMPTY BOWLS
Fundraising Event for Alvin Meals On Wheels
Student Center, Building E. Oct. 6
4-6:30 p.m.
SUSTAINABLE STORIES FILM FESTIVAL & ART EXHIBITION
Art Gallery, E-Building. Oct. 12-Nov. 6
Reception: TBA
November
DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION
Art Studio J-Building. Nov. 2
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
STUDENT ART SALE
Student Center, E-Building. Nov. 10
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
STUDENT ART SHOW
Art Gallery, E-Building. Nov. 16th – Dec. 8th
Reception: Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
2027 Events
January
VISITING ARTIST SERIES
Featuring: Eric DePan of Houston House of Glass
Art Gallery, E-Building. Jan. 11-Jan. 29
Reception: TBA
Artist Master Class: TBA
February
JURIED ART EXHIBITION: The Shape of Our Story
Art Gallery, E-Building. Feb. 8-March 4
Reception: TBA
March
AISD STUDENT SHOW
Art Gallery, E-Building. March 15-April 9
Reception: TBA
April
STUDENT ART SALE
Student Center, E-Building. April 6
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ALVIN COLLEGE STUDENT ART SHOW
Art Gallery, E-Building. April 15-May 6
Reception: April 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
May
EMPTY BOWLS THROW-A-THON
Art Studio, J-Building. May 13
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMING/EXHIBIT
Art Gallery, E-Building. May 17-June 10
Reception: TBA
July
ART ENRICHMENT EXHIBITION
Art Gallery, E-Building. July 7-Aug 26
Reception: TBA
2025 Events
September
1 Film screened each week.
Sept. 8-Oct. 3
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
October
Oct. 14, 2025
4-6:30 p.m.
Alvin College Building E, Cafe
Oct. 14-Nov. 7
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
Opening Reception: Oct. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sustainable Stories Film Festival Theatre Screenings
Alvin College Theatre: Oct. 30, noon-12:50 p.m.
November
Nov. 19-Dec. 12
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
Opening Reception: Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
December
Student Art Sale
Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
Art is part of our Liberal Arts Career Pathway. Click the box below to see other Liberal Arts programs that may interest you.