Art. Action. Community. CHANGE.
The University of California Climate Actions Arts Network (UC CAAN) is a bold, system-wide initiative uniting researchers, scholars, students, and community partners to confront the climate crisis through the transformative power of the arts. Bridging all creative arts UC campuses and communities across the University of California and beyond, UC CAAN harnesses creativity as a catalyst for cultural change, turning urgent challenges into collective action and imaginative solutions.
Welcome to UC CAAN
What We DO
Launch climate EXHIBITIONS across UC campuses & surrounding communities
Host PUBLIC PROGRAMS: publications, podcasts, and symposia
Support collaborative RESEARCH for faculty & students
Partner with COMMUNITIES through inclusive, ethical projects
Who we ARE
UC CAAN is led by faculty from across the UC system, with founding leadership at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Our network comprises artists, scientists, designers, and graduate fellows collaborating at the intersection of creativity, research, and climate action, including:
UC Santa Cruz – Jennifer Parker, Karolina Karlic
UC San Diego – Fonna Forman, Teddy Cruz
UC Berkeley – Jill Miller, Asma Kazmi
UC Davis – Brett Snyder, Glenda Drew
UC Santa Barbara – Sarah Rosalena
UC Riverside – Latipa
UC Merced – Patricia Vergara, Jayson Beaster-Jones
UC Irvine – Juli Carson
Get involved
Join us in shaping climate futures.
Collaborate with UC members & partners.
Share ideas for projects and community action.