Pop-Up Exhibitions
In addition to our marquee exhibitions, The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California hosts small, short-term pop-up exhibitions in the Altura Credit Union Media Center. Pop-up exhibitions are temporary exhibitions hosted in the Altura Credit Union Media Center that focus on a particular topic related to civil rights and social justice in Inland Southern California.
Pop-Up Exhibitions can be proposed by community groups and/or organizations and should be aligned with The Civil Rights Institute’s mission and vision to lift up Inland Southern California’s civil rights stories.
Previous Pop Up Exhibitions
Out in the I.E.: A 50 Year Retrospective of the Inland Empire LGBTQ+ Community’s Tenacity, Triumphs, and Trailblazers
Presented by The Civil Rights Institute, June 2024
Out in the I.E. highlighted the regional LGBTQ+ history for future generations and uplifts the unsung heroes who fought for inland queer civil rights.
Power of the Press: The Black Voice News @ 50
Presented by Black Voice News, August 2024
The Black Voice News’s Power of the Press exhibition celebrates over 50 years of impactful journalism, community stories, and the unyielding power of the Black Press.
Care in the IE
Presented by Black Voice News in partnership with United Domestic Workers, November 2024
Care in the IE explores the heartfelt world of family caregiving. Through photographic portraits the exhibition highlighted the 75-80% of family caregivers who step up to care for their loved ones. See more at Black Voice News.
Live From the Frontline: Eastside, Riverside
A People’s History of the I.E., January 2025
Live from the Frontline reflects Eastside Riverside’s rich multicultural history and its connections to today’s logistics industry. See the project at livefromthefrontline.org.
Between Progress and Preservation
Presented by Black Voice News in partnership with CatchLight Local, April 2025
The exhibition provides a 360-degree photographic perspective on warehousing and its growing impacts across the Inland Region through the work of Aryana Noroozi. See more at Black Voice News.
Labor of Love
Presented by IE Labor Council, September 2025
Labor of Love, created by the IE Labor Council documents the unique history of labor resistance in the Inland Empire through interviews with local labor leaders. See more at IE Labor Council.
East Meets West
Presented by The Civil Rights Institute, November 2026
East Meets West brought together Storyteller Alyce Smith Cooper and Eastside and Westside photographers Bryan “June” Garcia, Gilbert Gonzales, Sonny Pacheco, and Mario Rojas. Explore the archive here.
The Legacy of Clarence Muse: Artifacts from the Collection of Dr. Norman Towels
Presented by The Civil Rights Institute, February 2026
This exhibition brings to life the incredible story of Clarence Muse through some of Dr. Towels’ many artifacts about Muse’s life and career.
PRIME History
UCR PRIME Program, May 2026
The UCR PRIME African, Black, and Caribbean Exhibit was an inspiring celebration of the PRIME Program, its scholars, and Black physicians whose work has helped shape the Inland Empire.
If you and/or your organization is interested in hosting a pop-up exhibition at The Civil Rights Institute contact Public History Director, Audrey Maier.
For additional details please read The Civil Rights Institute’s pop-up exhibition guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I start planning a pop-up exhibition?
To ensure a smooth process we recommend reaching out to us as soon as possible to check our pop-up exhibition schedule and to ensure your idea aligns with our mission and vision. Ideally pop-up exhibitions should be planned at least 5 months in advance.
How much does a pop-up exhibition cost?
The Civil Rights Institute charges a nominal fee for use of the Altura Credit Union Media Center and to install the exhibition. Individuals/groups/organizations creating pop-up exhibitions will need to cover the costs of the pop-up exhibition’s creation and fabrication. Costs for pop-up exhibition fabrication vary depending on the materials chosen for the exhibition and the rates of local print shops.
How do I create my own pop-up exhibition?
Many pop-up exhibitions hosted at The Civil Rights Institute were already created prior to being installed in The Civil Rights Institute’s Altura Credit Union Media Center. In some cases the pop-up exhibition had been installed at another site before being hosted at The Civil Rights Institute. If you have a pop-up exhibition that has already been created, The Civil Rights Institute is happy to work with you to ensure it can be adapted to the Altura Credit Union Media Center space.
If you and/or your organization is interested in creating a pop-up exhibition from scratch we recommend assembling a team to complete the project. Team members can include an exhibition researcher, writer, designer and identifying a company to fabricate the pop-up exhibition.
Will The Civil Rights Institute help me create a pop-up exhibition?
The Civil Rights Institute does not offer free assistance in the creation of pop-up exhibitions for outside organizations unless a partnership has been previously established and approved by The Civil Rights Institute’s Exhibition Committee. If a partnership is desired, please ensure this is included in your email inquiry to The Civil Rights Institute’s Public History Director, Audrey Maier.
For a fee The Civil Rights Institute can provide support for the creation of Pop-Up exhibitions. Please see the guidelines for additional information.
The Civil Rights Institute will provide information about the pop-up exhibition space and procedures but does not assist in the research, writing, design, or fabrication of pop-up exhibitions.
The Civil Rights Institute will need to approve all of the pop-up exhibition’s content a week before the pop-up exhibition is sent for fabrication.
How long do pop-up exhibitions last?
Pop-up exhibitions generally last 4-8 weeks.