College Night returns to the Getty Center. Join us for our annual after-hours celebration exclusively for college students—featuring art, food, music, behind-the-scenes experiences, artmaking, and more. All for free!
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ART EXHIBITIONS
- Beginnings: The Story of Creation in the Middle Ages
- How to Be a Guerrilla Girl
- Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985
- Virtue and Vice: Allegory in European Drawing
MUSIC and LIVE ART
- The evening is musically illustrated by DJ Hourglass and Brian Henry
- Performance artist, poet, and educator Gabrielle Civil presents "Black Weirdo School (Visiting Lectures)" at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm
- Graffiti artist Prime demonstrates the pioneering "LA Style"—a mix of bold, geometric block letters with calligraphic and monochromatic influences
SCREENINGS
- Watch short film and video works from Getty Research Institute archives
ACTIVITIES
- Customize a reusable tote bag with a silk screen designed by Nova Community Arts or DIY at Creation Stations
- Make art with the Paranormal LA course from Otis College of Art and Design
- Take a self-guided scent tour created by the Institute for Art and Olfaction
- Send yourself or someone someone special a postcard from a collage postcard-making station. Stamps provided.
- Personalize and upcycle materials with Collage Garage
- Join drawing demonstrations and live figure drawing led by artist Peter Zokosky
- Grab your friends and pose inside photo booths and play games on the Garden Terrace
TOURS
- Join a variety of tours to explore galleries, exhibitions, and behind-the-scenes areas.
- Tours depart from the Museum Entrance Hall from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
FOOD
- Enjoy a free meal (while supplies last).
- Additional snacks or beverages can be purchased at the Coffee Kiosk and Trellis Bar.
SHOP
- The Getty Museum Store will be open with a 20% discount for attendees
SUSTAINIBILITY
- Bring a refillable water bottle and get a sticker designed by LA graffiti legend Prime
- Carpooling, rideshares, and public transit encouraged
