The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) at Cal State San Bernardino will present "Art Burst!” a one-month series of exhibitions and programs highlighting creativity, community, and collaboration.

Interim co-directors Katherine Gray, chair of the Art and Design Department, and Alison Ragguette, MFA coordinator, are introducing a refreshed vision for the museum this fall.

The “Art Burst!” exhibitions include:

  • An exhibition exploring social justice and activism from the 1970s to the present, featuring Inland Empire artists and a collaboration with the Garcia Center for the Arts. The exhibit is curated by Professor Nicole Scalissi and her students.
  • “Beautiful Strangers: Ancestral Inspiration & Cultural Complexities,” curated by Professor Andre Harrington, examines African artifacts from RAFFMA’s permanent collection and the intersections of cultural inspiration and responsibility.
  • A showcase of ancient Egyptian artifacts, illustrating the continued influence of Egypt’s cultural legacy, curated by Gus Castaneda, RAFFMA exhibition designer.

All three exhibitions will open during a RAFFMA community day event on Nov. 8.

Additional fall programming includes a lecture on Egypt by CSUSB Egyptologist-in-residence Emily G. Smith-Sangster on Oct. 30; a four-part “Mindfulness at the Museum” wellness series presented in partnership with CSUSB Counseling and Psychological Services; and the return of the Korean Art Workshop series, led by Professor Bomi Hwang. RAFFMA will also feature exhibitions showcasing the work of Cal State San Bernardino Master of Fine Arts students.

For details about upcoming exhibits, visit the RAFFMA website.

About RAFFMA
The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art, nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, houses a collection that includes Egyptian antiquities, ceramics, and contemporary art, and hosts 10-12 temporary exhibitions annually. Located at Cal State San Bernardino, RAFFMA presents one of the largest public displays of ancient Egyptian art in Southern California.

Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $3. Parking on campus is $10 per vehicle.

RAFFMA Hours
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (every second Saturday of the month)
Sunday: Closed