UCR Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA isn't just classes and residencies and degrees. It's a relationship with the community, a constant attention to growth and support, and non-stop progress on behalf of our entire faculty, alumni, and student bodies to go out into the world and create incredible art. We're here to champion all of their successes, so make sure to check out our latest news for all updates on publications, awards, productions, and more!

Community Engagement

UCR Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA is dedicated not only to serving our students, but also our community. We understand that the arts are a critical resource to the world, and we have the responsibility as an institution to support those arts wherever possible. Whether we're sponsoring an event, appearing as presenters, or providing a platform for others to speak from, we are proud to be strong supporters of our community. See below for a few of the events and programs we've been a part of.

LA Times Festival of Books
Arts & Letters
Lit Flicks Film Series
Pride on the Page
Palm Springs Readers Festival
Palm Springs International Film Festival 
Palm Springs International ShortFest
Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation's Know Your Rights Event
Sixty Seconds to Impact
Coachella Valley Storytellers Series - partnership with the Desert Sun
Open Book Podcast - partnership with College of the Desert/KCOD radio
And many, many more!

Interested in partnering?

We're always looking for more ways to serve our community, so if you're interested in working with us, email palmdesertmfa@ucr.edu today!