Phyllis Gill Gallery

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Phyllis Gill Gallery

Phyllis Gill Gallery is an exciting space on the UCR campus for the display and discussion of student art. The gallery’s principle mission is to provide a venue for undergraduate student exhibitions. All forms of exhibition and performance are encouraged, including individual shows, class projects, screenings, multi-media events, collaborations and experiments. Priority is given to students and shows generated from within the Art Department.

Phyllis Gill Gallery is located in room 245 on the 2nd floor of the Arts Building, just down the hall from the Art and Art History offices.

Application Process

Art Department policy regarding use of the Phyllis Gill Gallery:

Students, classes, and collaborative groups are encouraged to experiment with the process of installation, and to use the space as a venue for taking new risks with their work. Students have the freedom to transform the space to best serve their exhibition. However, the Phyllis Gill Gallery must be returned to its original condition upon completion of the exhibition, without exception. Students who do not return the space to its original condition will not be allowed any further exhibitions in the gallery.

UC Policy regarding events and receptions:

Please review UCR policy regarding events and receptions in the Phyllis Gill Gallery Guidelines.

Brandon Lattu
Faculty Gallery Advisor
Email: brandonl@ucr.edu

Monica Gonzalez
Gallery Director
Email: monica.gonzalez003@ucr.edu

2026 Dates

To apply, click any available dates below and fill out the form. You will be contacted when your exhibition is approved. Exhibitions are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Application availability for Fall quarter: September 23 at 12 pm

Fall Quarter 2026

Week 1: Monday Sept 28 – Friday Oct 2

Week 2: Monday Oct 5 – Friday 9

Week 3: Monday Oct 12 – Friday 16 Rivkah Gevinson

Week 4: Monday Oct 19 – Friday 23 James McBride

Week 5: Monday Oct 26 – Friday 30 Beginning Sculpture Section 002

Week 6: Monday Nov 2 – Friday Nov 6 Cori Liu and Isabella Hogan

Week 7: Monday Nov 9 – Friday 13 Gaolexin Jiang

Week 8: Art studio 1 Monday Nov 16 – Friday 20

Week 9: Unavailable – Holiday

Week 10: Art studio 2 Monday Nov 30 – Friday Dec 4

The student gallery is named in honor of the ineffable, effervescent, loving and dedicated Phyllis Gill. Phyllis’ natural ability to nurture and organize the Department of Art made it possible to function, grow and thrive over three decades. She joined the staff in 1973 following her graduation from UCR in English. Phyllis oversaw every aspect of an increasingly complex institution with energy, fresh roses, tireless commitment, and a finely honed wit — all in arguably the best wardrobe in Arts. Her heart and innumerable gifts were sincerely dedicated to the well-being and happiness of the faculty, staff, visitors and most importantly the students. This gallery is named as a token of thanks to someone who was the core of the department and whom we remember with great fondness since her retirement in 2006. We love her madly and owe much of the longevity, passion and health of our UCR community to her selfless and stellar legacy.