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Public Events

Since 1985, CSU Summer Arts has featured dozens of the world’s top artists to teach our students and hold public performances. Each summer, we produce public events spanning the spectrum of vi​sual, performing, and literary arts.

CSU Summer Arts is now hosted by California State Polytechnic University, Pomona​.

2024 Events Calendar

 

JUNE 26 | 7:00 PM

¡VIVA MEXICO! ¡VIVA AMERICA!

Music, Dance | Performance
Satellite Student Union

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JUNE 30 | 5:00 PM

PAPER POUR: A COMMUNITY 
WORKSHOP WITH DREW CAMERON

Visual Art & Design | Workshop
Conley Art

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JULY 1 | 7:00 PM

ASANTE DRUMMING AND DANCING

Music | Performance
TBA

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JULY 5 | 7:00 PM

SANDRA MARQUEZ AND OTHER(S)

Theatre | Performance
Concert Hall

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JULY 7 | 4:00 PM

MAKING THINGS UP

Theatre | Showcase
John Wright Theatre

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JULY 8 | 11:00 AM

ART WORK & REMAKING THE DISCARDED

Visual Art & Design | Showcase
Phebe Conley Art Gallery

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JULY 8 | 2:00 PM

LATINX VOICES ONSTAGE

Theatre | Showcase
John Wright Theatre

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JULY 8 | 4:00 PM

CREATING DIGITAL WORLDS

Media | Showcase
TV Studio

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JULY 8 | 7:30 PM

ASANTE DRUMMING AND DANCE

Music, Dance | Showcase
TBA

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JULY 14 | 7:00 PM

K-POP DANCE EVENT

Dance | Performance
John Wright Theatre

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JULY 15 | 4:00 PM

RAPIER AND DAGGER & THE ART OF FIGHT DIRECTION

Theatre | Lecture, Demonstration
John Wright Theatre

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JULY 17 | 7:00 PM

RYKA AOKI & ERIN KATE RYAN

Writing | Reading
Concert Hall

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JULY 21 | 4:00 PM

K-POP DANCE

Dance | Showcase
John Wright Theatre

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JULY 21 | 7:30 PM

CREATING WITH CONSENT

Theatre | Showcase
John Wright Theatre

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JULY 22 | 11:00 AM

WOODBLOCK TYPE

Visual Art & Design | Showcase
Phebe Conley Art Gallery

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JULY 22 | 2:00 PM

VOICE ACTOR BOOT CAMP

Theatre | Showcase
John Wright Theatre

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JULY 22 | 4:00 PM

THE NOVEL

Writing | Showcase
Concert Hall

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JULY 22 | 7:30 PM

RAPIER & DAGGER

Theatre | Showcase
John Wright Theatre

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Tuesday, July 6
7:00 - X:00 PM

An Evening of Chicago-Style Comedy

Kick-off the CSU Summer Arts season with geniuses of improv comedy. Prepare for spontaneous laughter and bursts of joy!
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Wednesday, July 7
1:00 - X:00 PM

Justin Torres Reading

Justin Torres" work has been published widely. Justin"s novel We The Animals was translated into 15 languages and adapted into a film that that premiered at Sundance.
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Sunday, July 18
1:00 - X:00 PM

Student Showcases - Session One

Join us for an afternoon presentation of student work featuring participants from the first session courses at CSU Summer Arts: 

  • Cutting-Edge Collaboration with Pilobolus and Jacob Jonas The Company
  • The Complete 21st Century Flutist
  • The Voice Actor"s Ultimate Tool Kit
  • Chicago-Style Comedy
  • The Flash Form: Cross-Genre Writing and Publishing
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Tuesday, July 20
7:00 - X:00 PM

Octavio Solis

Experience the captivating and inspiring words of multiple award-winning playwright and director Octavio Solis.
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Sunday, August 1
1:00 - X:00 PM

Student Showcases - Session Two

Join us for an afternoon presentation of student work featuring participants from the second session courses at CSU Summer Arts:

  • Advanced Painting Masterclass
  • Know Your Streets: Knowledge, Moves, and Hip-Hop Legacy with Rennie Harris Puremovement
  • Storytelling with Virtual Reality
  • The Art of Scoring for Video Games
  • Collaboration and Devised Theatre
  • Performance of Identity: Past and Present Voices Meet
  • Social Action Writing: Creating Internet Content
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Tickets & Information

bOX OFFICE INFORMATION

Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 559-365-7274
Hours: Open on ticketed event days 1 hour prior to event. 
Location: 
Near the north entrance ofthe Speech Arts building near the John Wright Theatre. 

​TICKET PRICING AND SEATING

Prieto Automotive

​Thanks to a generous donation from Prieto Automotive​, prices for all ticketed events are:
$10 for adults
$5 for seniors (60+) and Cal Poly Pomona faculty and staff
Free for children and students (current and valid student ID and/or proof of age required) 

  • ​Your receipt is your ticket for admission. Your receipt will be emailed to the email address provided at purchase. Please check your spam/junk folder for the emailed receipt.
  • Seating for all events is general admission, and on a first-come basis.
  • Events begin at the time indicated on the calendar. Late arriving patrons are not guaranteed admission.
  • Ticket fees are not refundable nor exchangeable. Not all events are appropriate for children. Please contact the box office about age-appropriate events before purchasing tickets.
  • Student showcase events are non-ticketed and are free for all attendees.

ACCESSibility

CSU Summer Arts is committed to providing access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request any reasonable accomodations that will facilitate your full participation in our events, please contact the box office at [email protected]​ or 559-365-7274 to request disability accommodation. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for accesibililty needs. 

COVID-19 PROTOCOL

More information about COVID protocols, restrictions, and reporting can be found through the links below:
https://www.cpp.edu/safer-return/events.shtml
https://www.cpp.edu/safer-return/index.shtml 
https://www.cpp.edu/safer-return/self-reporting-form.shtml


Event Venues

More information to come.
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Parking

Valid parking permits must be displayed by all vehicles 7 days a week​. Please follow posted parking restrictions. CSU Summer Arts is not responsible for parking violations. 
 Cal Poly Pomona website.