CSU, Chico HFA

👀 Take a peek into the innovative world of 1970s computer art in our new exhibition “Grace C. Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate“ (A Gallery, September 29-December 5, 2026)

Grace C. Hertlein, a Chico State graduate and longtime faculty member in the Department of Computer Science, was at the forefront of the exploration and development of early digital art in the 1970s. This exhibition is the first to bring to light her innovative artistic vision as well as her important role as an advocate for the emerging art form of “computer art.” 

🥂Curator Talk & Opening Reception
Thursday, October 8 at 5:30pm, Performing Arts Center Rm 134

Mark your calendars for a talk by exhibition curator Leslie Jones, art historian and former Curator of Prints and Drawings at LACMA, followed by an opening reception in the galleries.

🎟️ Exhibition Hours
Tuesday-Saturday, 12-4pm
Open late Thursdays until 8pm
Admission is always free!

Artwork images:
Grace C. Hertlein, "Beasts in the Forest,” ca. 1972. Plotter drawing on mylar and paper. monca
Grace C. Hertlein, ”Untitled (Sea Fans Series)," ca. 1975. Gelatin silver print from original microfilm. Collection of Muir Hugues
Grace C. Hertlein, Detail from "Untitled Picasso Derivation (Automated Man Series)," ca. 1973. Plotter drawing. Collection of Muir Hughes
Grace C. Hertlein, "Genesis: the Womb of Water (From the Creation Series)," ca. 1972. Plotter drawing on mylar and paper. monca

Are you still looking for the most unique costume? Look no more, and come shop at the Chico State Theatre Costume Sale where you'll find one of a kind pieces!

Prices up to 50 dollars or LESS!

This week, the HFA Art and Art History Department was thrilled to host visiting artist John Hitchcock! ✨ Our students had the amazing opportunity to collaborate directly with John, creating a stunning collaborative installation featuring ceramic tiles, sewn ribbon, and screenprints.
📍 Location: BSO Gallery (Ayers Hall)
⏳ On Display: Until October 15

The College of Humanities and Fine Arts is VERY excited to welcome our new Assistant Professor in Glass, Victoria Ahmadizadeh Melendez! ✨

Victoria creates poetic installations that merge glass, neon, imagery, and text, drawing from her Puerto Rican and Persian heritage. She was the inaugural winner of the Adele and Leonard Leight Award from the Speed Art Museum (Louisville, KY) and has held residencies at Blue Mountain Center, MASS MoCA, Pilchuck Glass School, and the Corning Museum of Glass, among others.

Her work has been exhibited internationally at the Museum of Craft and Design, Traver Gallery, Tacoma Museum of Glass, BWA Wrocław, and Glasmuseet Ebeltoft. Passionate about social change and arts education, she previously directed the Bead Project at UrbanGlass, supporting femmes from diverse backgrounds in learning glasswork.

Welcome Victoria!

📸: From her solo exhibition at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, KY. Photos by Ma**er Media.

More info on the bazaar coming soon…🤪🤫

Only 3 weeks until classes start! 📚✨
Check out this year’s Impulse magazine to see what the College of Humanities and Fine Arts has planned for Fall—and spot yourself or your friends!
🔗 Link in bio for the full issue. See you soon!

Congrats to our amazing HFA graduates! You should all be proud of yourselves for making it through the WINDIEST commencement ever! Cheers to your success and to your future! ❤️❤️❤️❤️💨💨💨💨🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓

We are sooooo close to the end of the semester! Here is just a small fraction of some of memories from the 2026-2027 semesters.. more to come!
❤️🌯🎨🖼️🎭🍦📘

From an early age, Jesse Gard was designing spaces. He didn’t realize it at the time, but the sketches filling his childhood notebooks were early glimpses of a future career. Jesse is finishing his 3rd year as an Interior Architecture BFA student. During his time here at Chico State, Jesse has worked for Professor Rouben Mohuiddin at his design firm, Design SI. “Jesse is a dedicated, caring, and reliable individual. I first met him as a student and later brought him into a professional role through an internship, where he became a key contributor to projects and community outreach, gaining a strong understanding of design’s impact,” said Mohiuddin. He has also worked with Professor Kijeong Jeon on a sensory room design for children with autism at the Far Northern Regional Center in Redding. “That project was really meaningful” he said. “It showed me how design can directly impact people’s lives. Read more about Jesse in Chico State TODAY. Congratulations to Jesse on so many academic and professional accomplishments!

Camryn Kennedy is a Junior in our Languages and Cultures Department. We were able to sit down with Camryn for a quick interview! Besides majoring in Spanish, Camryn is pursuing the English Department’s TESOL certificate, partaking in a study abroad program in Madrid this summer, and is the vice president of Expressions, the competitive dance team here at Chico State. 🎉