USC Roski School Announces Fall 2025 Roski Talks Lineup

The USC Roski School of Art and Design is excited to present the Fall 2025 edition of its Roski Talks lecture series. Celebrated for its thought-provoking conversations and diverse range of voices, this season will launch on September 2nd and run through December 2nd, showcasing an inspiring lineup of artists, designers, curators, filmmakers, and scholars who are shaping contemporary creative practice.

Held weekly, Roski Talks offer an intimate and interactive setting that fosters open dialogue between the speakers and attendees. Each session encourages active audience participation and concludes with thought-provoking group discussions and Q&A opportunities. These events, popular within the Roski community and open to the public, provide a unique platform for exploring diverse perspectives in art and design.

The talks will be held at the USC Roski Graduate Building in DTLA’s Arts District and the University of Southern California’s Wong Auditorium.

Fall 2025 Roski Talks Schedule:

• September 2: Gozié Ojini (Artist) – USC Roski Graduate Building (Mateo)
• September 2: Stefan Bucher (Design) – USC Roski Graduate Building (Mateo)
• September 16: MA Alumni Panel: Seymour Polatin (Curatorial) and Sarah Williams (Curatorial) – USC Roski Graduate Building (Mateo)
• September 16: Kevin Circosta (Branding)– USC Roski Graduate Building (Mateo)
• September 23: Ken Gonzales Day (Artist) – Gin D. Wong Auditorium, USC Campus, Harris Hall 101, 823-29 Exposition Boulevard, Room 100, Los Angeles, CA 90089
• September 30: Jen Bressler (Design) – USC Roski Graduate Building (Mateo)
• October 14: Selene Preciado (Curatorial) – USC Roski Graduate Building (Mateo)
• October 14: Olga Severina, (Design, Curatorial) – USC Roski Graduate Building (Mateo)
• October 28: Amanda Ross Ho (Artist, USC MFA Alum) – USC Roski Graduate Building (Mateo)
• November 4: Lizzie Borden (Filmmaker) – USC Roski Graduate Building (Mateo)
• November 18: Francesco Urbano Ragazzi (Curatorial) – USC Roski Graduate Building (Mateo)
• December 2: Antonio Pagano (AI Specialist) – USC Roski Graduate Building (Mateo)

Unless stated otherwise, all Roski Talks will take place at the USC Roski Graduate Building, located at 1262 Palmetto St., Los Angeles, CA, 90013.

Please note that the locations are subject to change; for the latest updates, visit our website or contact the Roski School directly.

Roski Talks are free and open to the public, offering a valuable opportunity for art enthusiasts, students, and professionals to engage with leading voices in the creative field. We invite everyone to join us for an enriching season of inspiring lectures and discussions.

For more information, please visit roski.usc.edu or contact the USC Roski School of Art and Design at roski@usc.edu.

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