USC Roski Announces the MFA Art 2025 Solo Thesis Exhibition Schedule
The USC Roski School of Art and Design is pleased to announce the 2025 MFA Art solo thesis exhibitions, showcasing the work and talent of nine MFA Art candidates. After completing a rigorous two-year, studio-based graduate program, these emerging artists have developed distinct practices. The exhibitions, taking place throughout the spring, will feature interdisciplinary artworks including painting, video, installation, sculpture, ceramics, performance, drawing and photography. All exhibitions will be hosted at the USC Roski Graduate Gallery, located in the Los Angeles Arts District (1262 Palmetto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013). Following the public opening receptions, the exhibitions will be open for viewing from Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm – 5pm, and by appointment.
Jackie Castillo: New and Recent Works
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 17, 3pm
Exhibition on view: January 18 – 24, 2025
Gallery hours: Wed – Sat, 12 – 5pm, and by appointment
Callianne Jones: Runoff
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 30, 6pm
Exhibition on view: January 31 – February 7, 2025
Gallery hours: Wed – Sat, 12 – 5pm, and by appointment
Richard Ffrench: GUYS, gently
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 13, 6pm
Exhibition on view: February 14 – 21, 2025
Gallery hours: Wed – Sat, 12 – 5pm, and by appointment
Elias Hernandez: Midnight Fantasies
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 27, 6pm
Exhibition on view: February 28 – March 7, 2025
Gallery hours: Wed – Sat, 12 – 5pm, and by appointment
Sue Shu: We are becoming clouds
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 13, 6pm
Exhibition on view: March 14 – 29, 2025
Gallery hours: Wed – Sat, 12 – 5pm, and by appointment
Kali Victoria: Between Pleasure and Disgust
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 3, 6pm
Exhibition on view: April 4 – 11, 2025
Gallery hours: Wed – Sat, 12 – 5pm, and by appointment
Kiyo Gutierrez: bocas indomables/untamable mouths
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 17, 6pm
Exhibition on view: April 18 – 25, 2025
Gallery hours: Wed – Sat, 12 – 5pm, and by appointment
Leah King: Sonic Systems/Future Visions
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 1, 6pm
Exhibition on view: May 2 – 10, 2025
Gallery hours: Wed – Sat, 12 – 5pm, and by appointment
Donel Williams: The Incomprehensible Politic of Mark Making*
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 13, 6pm
Exhibition on view: May 14 – 23, 2025
Gallery hours: Wed – Sat, 12 – 5pm, and by appointment
