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The Culver Center at UCR ARTS

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About

The Culver Center at UCR ARTS is a dynamic arts hub in downtown Riverside, combining contemporary art exhibitions with a 72-seat screening room for independent and foreign films. Its Coil Atrium Gallery, under a soaring 35-foot skylight, hosts performances and events, creating a versatile setting for intimate business gatherings.

Beyond exhibitions, the center offers dance studios and a black-box theater, supporting creative programming and research. Its proximity to the California Museum of Photography adds depth, making it a distinctive venue for corporate events that value culture and innovation.

Best for

  • Intimate client presentations & screenings
  • Creative team brainstorming sessions
  • Cultural receptions & networking events

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Venue Details

Standout features

Extensive contemporary and photographic art holdings
Art Collections
Extensive contemporary and photographic art holdings
The Culver Center houses over 1,500 contemporary artworks, while the adjacent California Museum of Photography holds more than 500,000 pieces spanning photography history, making it a significant cultural resource for researchers and visitors
State-of-the-art 72-seat film and video screening room
Performance & Screening Spaces
State-of-the-art 72-seat film and video screening room
Features a dedicated screening room that shows over 250 independent, foreign, documentary, and experimental films annually, one of the few venues in the region offering such diverse cinematic programming.
Coil Atrium Gallery with 35-foot skylight
Architectural Design
Coil Atrium Gallery with 35-foot skylight
A bright, versatile gallery space used for exhibitions, music, and performances beneath a dramatic 35-foot skylight, creating an inspiring atmosphere for events and cultural programming.

At a glance

Rated 4.8 on Google · 79 reviews