Our Origin Story

Founded in 1971, the Arts Council serves as a community resource for California State University, Northridge in its sponsorship and presentation of the arts and its educational arts programs.  The Arts Council provides funding for annual student awards and additional gifts to the departments when requested. Funds are derived from membership dues, donations and various fund raising events held throughout the year.

Specifically created to support the Art Galleries and the Departments of Art, Cinema and Television Arts, Music and Theatre, The Arts Council provides ushering assistance during music and theatre performances, providing receptions for Gallery Show Openings, and conducting tours in the main Art Gallery.

What is the Arts Council?

Four men holding violins and a cello.

Private Performances by Faculty and Students

A woman awarding two young female visual artists an award.

Weekly Guest Speakers

People walking and talking through a busy art gallery.

Interaction with Student Artists

A photo of an art gallery with many art pieces on the wall.

Tours to Museums and Attractions

An ensemble of orchestra players preparing to play music together.

Discounts on concerts and performance (free when ushering!)

A student shaking a professor's hand during a ceremony.

Scholarship Winners Share Their Talents

The Arts Council

for CSUN

Office of the Dean
Mike Curb College of Arts,
Media, and Communications
18111 Nordhoff Street,
Northridge, CA 91330-8236

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