Resources
The Richard L. Nelson Gallery
The collection is the major resource and repository for art objects on the UC Davis Campus, and contains over 4,000 works of art in various material and media. It represents diverse historical periods and cultures, as well as significant holdings in contemporary art, most notably artists associated with the Davis faculty of the "Funk" period: Arneson, Wiley, Thiebaud, Gilhooley, de Forest, Hudson, et al.
Visit the The Richard L. Nelson Gallery website.
mediaworks
Mediaworks is a team of professionals who program course content for delivery online and in a wide variety of media formats (i.e. CD/DVD). Our multitude of media services includes Video, Audio, Photography, Art, Illustration and Animation. Mediaworks services support the University's mission/mandate of instruction, research and outreach.
Visual Resources Library
The Visual Resources Facility -- a department slide and digital image library and computer lab -- is located on the second floor of the Art Building (Art 203). It serves primarily as a teaching collection for department classes although visitors are welcome. The collection contains over 200,000 35mm slides and 20,000 digital images covering most periods and phases of Western and non-Western art and architecture. In addition, the Visual Resources Facility circulates audio-visual equipment and contains current periodicals, numerous art and art history reference materials, a video collection and MA Art History theses.
Visit the Visual Resources Library website.
Craft Center
Experience new growth at the Craft Center! The Craft Center has over 100 classes, ranging from one-day workshops to seven-week courses. Craft Center classes are small, enabling hands-on experience. The Craft Center provides a comfortable atmosphere that encourages users to develop their creative skills. After training, users may use the facilities on their own time with Day Use or Quarter Use passes.
Visit the Craft Center website.
Meyer Media Lab
The Meyer Media Lab is the main general access media production computer lab on the UC Davis campus. We provide access to media equipment and software for students, staff and faculty to create their own projects utilizing our scanner, video, audio, and general computer stations.
Visit the Meyer Media Lab website
Experimental College
The Experimental Colleges brings an alternative voice to the Davis culture. They strive to provide a forum for learning and an outlet for individuals to share their interests and skills in an informal, cooperative setting. They do this through holding courses every quarter and through managing a community garden and a library.