News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

October 8, 2025
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the 2025 recipients on Oct. 8.
The 34 artists are all recent graduates of the MFA programs in Art, Photography and Media, and Art and Technology. 
October 8, 2025
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the 2025 recipients on Oct. 8.
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October 6, 2025
The sprawling exhibit, which takes over much of the museum’s indoor and outdoor spaces, runs through March 1, 2026.

School of Art’s MFA Class of 2025 Presents ‘Proxy, Chimera, Oracle’ in Downtown Los Angeles

The 34 artists are all recent graduates of the MFA programs in Art, Photography and Media, and Art and Technology. 

CalArts Alums Tuan Andrew Nguyen and Gala Porras-Kim Earn MacArthur Fellowships

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the 2025 recipients on Oct. 8.

Made in L.A. 2025 Showcases Archival Works from Pat O’Neill, New Pieces by Mike Stoltz, Kelly Wall, and Nicole-Antonia Spagnola

The sprawling exhibit, which takes over much of the museum’s indoor and outdoor spaces, runs through March 1, 2026.

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Composer Hil Jaeger: Crafting Cirque du Soleil’s Brand Anthem Was a ‘Dream Commercial Project’

Jaeger’s sound design builds on the circus’s ‘Alegría’ theme.

Composer Hil Jaeger: Crafting Cirque du Soleil’s Brand Anthem Was a ‘Dream Commercial Project’

Jaeger’s sound design builds on the circus’s ‘Alegría’ theme.

Multimedia Artist Lisa Banta Chosen for 2025-26 Alice C. Cole Fellowship

The fellowship, which is awarded annually, provides one year of financial support to an early-career painter or sculptor.

Multimedia Artist Lisa Banta Chosen for 2025-26 Alice C. Cole Fellowship

The fellowship, which is awarded annually, provides one year of financial support to an early-career painter or sculptor.

Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans Discuss ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ at CalArts 

The animated feature has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon, recently earning the mantle of the most popular Netflix film of all time.

Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans Discuss ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ at CalArts 

The animated feature has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon, recently earning the mantle of the most popular Netflix film of all time.

Experiments in Electronic Sound Festival Returns to CalArts

Over three days, the festival features performances by 25 artists working at the forefront of experimental and electronic sound practices. 

Experiments in Electronic Sound Festival Returns to CalArts

Over three days, the festival features performances by 25 artists working at the forefront of experimental and electronic sound practices. 

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A large audience in a dark auditorium smiles and waves at the camera, with a bright light shining from the back of the room. The crowd appears cheerful and diverse, filling nearly every seat. There a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Friends, family, and colleagues gather in the Wild Beast to celebrate David Roistein’s 43 years of service as Director of the Jazz Program at The Herb Alpert School of Music.

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