12/06/2026
Creativity took over Anne Common Space during RAW's Journal Launch Week!
To celebrate the release of the newest edition of its journal, students of the Review of Arts and Writing (RAW) society transformed the space into a vibrant exhibition showcasing the artwork, photography, writing, and creative projects featured in this semester's issue of RAW.
The fair brought together students from the UCR community through a journal exhibition, multiple workshops, and collaborations with other societies as well as independent artists, creating a space where creativity, self-expression, and community could flourish. Skills like weaving and sketch-booking, and technologies like CNC plotting were explored during the fair! The end of the fair was celebrated with the live performance of a local emergent band.
From inspiring artworks to meaningful conversations, the event highlighted the incredible talent, passion and curiosity that make UCR's creative community so unique.
Of course, this two-day event would not have been possible without the support of the newly-established UCR Community Initiative Fund, which allowed RAW to properly celebrate the end of a prolific year with an ambitious fair that was unforeseen in its history.
A huge congratulations to everyone involved in organizing the RAW Journal Launch Week, and to all contributors featured in the twenty-eighth issue of the journal! ๐
๐จ Sketchbooking artist: Margot Senden
๐ซ CNC plotter artist: Zahar Bondar
๐ธ Coffe and TV band
๐ท Gabi