MISSION
To present performing and media arts that engage, energize, and transform the diverse cultural life of the University and San Diego.
VISION
To develop more empathetic students and community members that are better prepared to engage in the world around them through their participation in high quality artistic programs that broaden thinking and awareness, deepen understanding, and encourage new dialogues across UC San Diego and the community.
Welcome to the
2025–26 ArtPower Season
Dear Friends,
We’re so excited to be sharing ArtPower’s upcoming, year-round season with you.
At its core, ArtPower has always been about connection—the powerful bonds between artists and audiences, the exchange of ideas between artists and students, and the meaningful interactions among audience members themselves. Our programs are designed to foster and deepen all of these connections, creating experiences that resonate long after the performance ends.
Building on this spirit of connection, ArtPower is proud to be part of UC San Diego’s ArtsConnect—the Chancellor’s arts initiative led by Vice Chancellor Alysson Satterlund (Student Affairs and Campus Life) and Dean Cristina Della Coletta (School of Arts and Humanities). Our campus has long offered a rich array of world-class arts programs. This initiative not only celebrates those offerings but connects them more fully—to each other, to students, and to the broader community.
This season, we’re thrilled to bring world-class artists to our stages and the greater San Diego region. And we’re just as committed to what happens beyond the stage. Whether it’s ArtTalks before chamber concerts, artist-led workshops in classrooms, or K–12 matinees that spark inspiration—ArtPower creates moments of engagement that last well beyond the final bow.
From the exhilarating jazz of Nate Smith and Keyon Harrold to the global rhythms of DakhaBrakha; from the elegance of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble to the joy of family programming like Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!; from the wit and innovation of Reggie Watts to the voice of food writer Priya Krishna—this season offers something for everyone. These events are just a glimpse of what’s ahead—there is so much more to discover within these pages.
And the more you experience with us, the more you save. When you purchase tickets to multiple performances, you’ll receive deeper discounts. Not sure where to begin? We’ve curated themed packages to help get you started—whether sampling “A Taste of ArtPower” or diving into the “Adventure Package,” there’s a path for everyone.
We can’t wait to see you at an upcoming performance.
Colleen Kollar Smith
Executive Director
Liz Bradshaw
Associate Director of Artistic Planning and Outreach
Albert Agbayani
Assistant Director of Artistic Planning and Outreach
A NOTE FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Since its inception, UC San Diego has nurtured a spirit of curiosity, creative problem solving, and diverse and inclusive collaboration to meet the needs of its campus and regional community. This ethos has created a
university evolving and transformed— a destination for globally ranked education, leading edge research, nationally recognized healthcare and world-class arts and culture. Our new performance venues and exhibit spaces, dynamic program offerings curated by ArtPower, and increased connectivity with the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley have expanded opportunities for deeper community connections and inspired artistic exploration. The result? Lively, engaging and exciting
cultural offerings that showcase the very best of our dynamic, multicultural region.
Our innovative arts and culture programming offer something for everyone. We invite you to join us soon to enjoy dance and musical performances at the Epstein Family Amphitheater, witness global music artists and up-and-coming jazz musicians at The Loft, or experience world-class chamber music and innovative artists through ArtPower’s programming. Wherever your curiosity leads you, we look forward to welcoming you to campus soon. Thank you for your continuous support of ArtPower and UC San Diego.
Pradeep K. Khosla
Chancellor, UC San Diego
STAFF
Colleen Kollar Smith, Executive Director, Campus Performances and Events Office
ArtPower supports the academic and career development of UC San Diego students through a variety of student assistant positions in programming, event management, marketing, production, and community outreach. For more information, email artpower@ucsd.edu.
TICKET SALES: 858-534-TIXS (8497)
GENERAL INQUIRIES: ARTPOWER@UCSD.EDU
For Marketing/Press Inquiries:
joanna@ucsd.edu / 858.230.0943
For Development Inquiries:
artpower@ucsd.edu
For Box Office:
boxoffice@ucsd.edu
MAILING ADDRESS
ArtPower at UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive #0029
La Jolla, CA 92093-0029
