Fine Arts Calendar & Events
Download the 2025-2026 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.
2027 Events
January
VISITING ARTIST SERIES
Featuring: Eric DePan of Houston House of Glass
Art Gallery, E-Building. Jan. 11th – Jan. 29th
Reception: TBA
Artist Master Class: TBA
February
JURIED ART EXHIBITION: The Art of Becoming
Featuring: Eric DePan of Houston House of Glass
Art Gallery, E-Building. Jan. 11th – Jan. 29th
Reception: TBA
Artist Master Class: TBA
March
AISD STUDENT SHOW
Art Gallery, E-Building. March 15th – April 9th
Reception: TBA
April
STUDENT ART SALE
Student Center, E-Building. April 6th
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ALVIN COLLEGE STUDENT ART SHOW
Art Gallery, E-Building. April 15th – May 6th
Reception: April 22nd, 11:30am – 1:30pm
May
EMPTY BOWLS THROW-A-THON
Art Studio, J-Building. May 13th
10:00AM – 6:00PM
June
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMING/EXHIBIT
Art Gallery, E-Building. May 17th – June 10th
Reception: TBA
July
ART ENRICHMENT EXHIBITION
Art Gallery, E-Building. July 7th – Aug 26th
Reception: TBA
2026 Events
January
January 12th – 29th
Artist Exhibition Closing Reception: Thursday January 29th 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
Visiting Artist Studio Workshop/Demo: Jeff Forster, Ceramic Artist
Monday January 26th 9am – 5pm
Located in J-Building Ceramic Studio
February
February 2nd – February 27th
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
March
March 6th – April 7th
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
Reception: Wednesday March 18th 11:30 am – 1:30 pm & 4 pm – 6 pm
(Foto Fest Official Dates: March 6th – May 3rd)
April
April 15th – May 15th
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
Reception: Tuesday April 15th 11:30 – 1:30 pm
May
Student Art Sale
Tuesday May 5th 9 am – 3 pm
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
Empty Bowls Throw-A-Thon
Thursday May 14th 10 am – 6 pm
J-Building Ceramic Studio
May 14th - June 22nd
Artist Talk & Reception: Tuesday May 19 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
July
July 6th – September 4th
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
Reception: Wednesday July 8th in Build-E Art Gallery 10 am - Noon, Followed by Potluck
in J-Building 12 Noon
August
Art Gallery, E-Building. July 8th – Sept 4th
September
VISITING ARTIST SERIES
Art Gallery, E-Building. Sept 11th – Oct. 1st
Artist Reception: TBA
Artist Master Class: TBA
October
EMPTY BOWLS
Fundraising Event for Alvin Meals On Wheels
Student Center, Building E. October 6th
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
SUSTAINABLE STORIES FILM FESTIVAL & ART EXHIBITION
Art Gallery, E-Building. Oct. 12th – Nov 6th
Reception: TBA
November
DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION
Art Studio J-Building. Nov 2nd
Noon – 1:30PM
STUDENT ART SALE
Student Center, E-Building. Nov. 10th
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
STUDENT ART SHOW
Art Gallery, E-Building. Nov. 16th – Dec 8th
Reception: Nov 19th, 11:30 – 1:30PM
December
No Events, just the final week of the Student Art Show.
2025 Events
September
1 Film screened each week.
September 8th – October 3rd
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
October
Tuesday October 14th 2025
4:00 – 6:30 pm
Alvin College Building E, Cafe
October 14th – November 7th
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 16th 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Sustainable Stories Film Festival Theatre Screenings
Alvin College Theatre: Thursday, October 30th. Noon – 12:50 pm
November
November 19th – December 12th
Alvin College Art Gallery, E-Building
Opening Reception: Wednesday November 19th 11:30 - 1:30 pm
December
Student Art Sale
December 2nd
9 am – 3 pm
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.