The Luckman Fine Arts Complex

05/28/2026

EXTENDED SUBMISSION DATE
The Luckman is partnering with curators Erika Hirugami, founder of and co-founder of UNDOC+Collectiv , and Steve Galindo , LA-based curator, for an exhibition of lens-based student artwork exploring the intergenerational euphoric ecstasy of q***r brown celebrations and their evolution across the Southern California landscape. This exhibition will be part of by CuratorLove, a constellation of exhibitions bringing together more than 20 college galleries and affiliated spaces across the region.
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04/29/2026

In honor of , we are excited to premiere the latest episode of our series Luckman Sessions, Raiford Rogers: The Architect of Los Angeles Dance. NOW STREAMING
In this episode, we dive into the creative process of the internationally acclaimed, Los Angeles–based choreographer, Raiford Rogers, who has been a central force in the city’s dance scene since the early 1990s. A two-time recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Choreographer Fellowship, he has created numerous ballets with prominent musicians and dancers around the globe. The episode follows him and his company from the early rehearsal process their opening night at The Luckman, and highlights the tremendous work and dedication it takes to bring a ballet to life.
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Now streaming:
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Raiford Rogers, choreographer
Lisa Gillespie, assistant choreographer
Zbyněk Matějů, composer
Mike Nava, painting projections
Sadie Black, Bobby Briscoe, Joshua Brown, Sara Pena Cagigas, Laura Chachich, Lester Gonzalez, Hanna Keene, Tate Lee, Tetyana Matyanova, Thel Moore, Tigran Mkztchyan, Elise Pekarek, Jasmine Perry, Mate Szentes, dancers
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Nicholas Mestas, producer, director
Justin Cone, producer, director
Michael Thomas, producer, director of photography
Anaïs Bernard, camera operator
John A Garafalo, lighting design

04/22/2026

Students in Art 4680: Problems in Advanced Design, taught by Lecturer Becca Lofchie, transformed Raymundo T. Reynoso’s 2024 Luckman Gallery exhibition Spooky Action at a Distance into bold new curatorial concepts, complete with merch, posters, and digital experiences. They presented their final work to artist Raymundo Reynoso and Luckman Gallery Manager Aaron Gomez 🎨🖌

04/22/2026

04/13/2026

John Waters talks about wanting to host the Oscars, AI and seeing Donald Trump at Studio 54.

04/13/2026

Variety The Luckman Fine Arts Complex

John Waters talks about wanting to host the Oscars, AI and seeing Donald Trump at Studio 54.

04/10/2026

Time is running out! Don’t miss John Waters in his new show Going to Extremes. This special birthday edition of Waters’s presentation is a high-voltage celebration of going too far, laughing too hard, and embracing the extreme. Whether you’re a devoted fan or simply curious about on of America’s most audacious voices, this event promises a wildly entertaining trip through the mind of a true original. - Tuesday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. (limited tickets remain)
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04/07/2026

The Luckman is proud to be a partner institution for the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program, offering paid summer internships at museums and visual arts organizations across Los Angeles for college students from backgrounds underrepresented in the arts.
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This summer, we are offering a 10-week, full-time, paid curatorial position at The Luckman Gallery.
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Letters of inquiry are due by April 15, 2026.
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More info at the link in bio.

04/03/2026

Experience Second Chance in Action: Education, Policy, Possibility.

Cal State LA invites you to the 3rd Annual Prison Graduation Initiative (PGI) Convening in recognition of Second Chance Month—a day of connection, reflection, and community impact.

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore reentry resources at the Resource Fair, engage in a Legislative Panel on reform and second chances, and attend the world premiere screening of The People in Blue, a powerful film produced entirely by incarcerated filmmakers.

📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
📍 Luckman Theater & Street of the Arts
🕒 Resource Fair: 3–6 p.m.
🎤 Legislative Panel: 7 p.m.
🎬 Film Screening: 8 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public.



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Promotional graphic for Cal State LA’s Prison Graduation Initiative event. A man in a suit smiles as he ties a pink ribbon on a young girl’s wrist outdoors. Text reads: “Experience Second Chance in Action: Education, Policy, Possibility.” Event details include Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles. Schedule lists a resource fair from 3–6 p.m., a legislative panel at 7 p.m., and a film screening at 8 p.m. Logos of partner organizations appear along the bottom.

04/02/2026

Join us when we welcome the Pope of Trash, John Waters, as he presents Going to Extremes: An 80th Birthday Celebration on Tuesday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. With his trademark blend of razor-sharp wit and irreverent insight, the legendary filmmaker delves into what it truly means to shock, delight, and challenge audiences. This will be an evening you won’t forget!
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Step into the outrageous world of legendary filmmaker, writer, and cultural provocateur John Waters as he celebrates his 80th birthday with a gloriously unfiltered look back at a lifetime of boundary-breaking art. In Going to Extremes, Waters reflects on eight decades of gleeful provocation — revi...

03/30/2026