Manzanita Gallery

October 21 – November 12, 2025

Exhibition artists:
Emely Aguilar · Ashley Carrasco · Kimberly Dang · José Galván Martínez · Veronica Gutierrez · Amy Sandoval · Melissa Termini

The Art Education Club invites you to explore WELCOME Home, an exhibition celebrating the many meanings of belonging. In today’s world, it’s easy to encounter moments and spaces where we may not feel welcome. As art educators, we strive to create inclusive environments—classrooms and communities—where everyone feels seen, valued, and at home.

“Home” can take many forms: a person, a place, an object, or even a passion. For many of us, art itself is that home—a space of comfort, expression, and connection. As you move through this exhibition, we hope you experience that sense of welcome and find your own way home through the art on display.

Image credit: Ashley Carrasco, Hogar mío, 2025, Mixed media on canvas

Are you a CSUN student interested in curating an exhibition—or organizing one through your club? Now is your chance!

Location: Manzanita Gallery (2nd Floor, Manzanita Hall)

A bright, glass-enclosed space with natural light, the gallery is designed to provide visibility for your club’s projects and student artwork within the larger CSUN community.

How to Apply

Submit your exhibition request to our Application Google Form.

If your request is approved, Erika Ostrander will reach out to confirm and begin the planning process.

Application Google Form

Requirements (if approved)

The Galleries will design and print materials, but you are responsible for submitting the following:

• Exhibition title
• Short exhibition description (the Gallery is happy to provide feedback and edits)
• Object label information for each work (Artist, Title, Year, Media)
• At least one image for use on the Gallery website and social media

All information is required! If materials are not submitted on time, or if the gallery is not returned in its original condition, this opportunity may not be extended again and could affect your club’s eligibility in the future.

Bonus: If your proposed exhibition connects with the Wende Museum’s upcoming show, Enrique Martínez Celaya: The Sextant—which explores home, migration, and utopia—your project may be eligible for social media highlights from the Wende Museum.

Next Steps

Once your exhibition date is confirmed, Erika will:

• Provide a timeline
• Schedule a planning meeting
• Coordinate installation and deinstallation times

Important Notes

This opportunity is not for solo exhibitions.

The intent is to give students the chance to curate a group exhibition of other artists’ work, not your own.