Muse: Calliope at 55 is the first-ever retrospective of Calliope, Pacific’s own Art & Literary Journal, curated by the publication’s current production team. The exhibition uncovers the lore, labor and lineage behind Calliope, revealing how an annual student publication has been shaped by five decades of shifting styles, editorial choices, and personal contributions.

The show features art and literary selections from the university’s archival collection of editions from 1970 to the present; original art from 2025’s Issue 54: Steadfast; reproductions of cover designs; and an interactive creative zone. Select artworks are accompanied by interpretive context drawn from conversations with contributing artists, offering insight beyond what appears on the printed page. 

The public is warmly invited to attend the opening reception on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, 6–8pm, at Reynolds Gallery. Located at 1071 W. Mendocino Ave, the gallery is free and open to the public Monday - Friday, 9am - 4:30pm. For more information contact lcooperman@pacific.edu.