College Night 2026

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!

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 provided until 8:30 p.m. or 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

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