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News From California Institute of the Arts

Rafael Hernandez/CalArts
September 18, 2025
The animated feature has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon, recently earning the mantle of the most popular Netflix film of all time.
A round logo with a woman in the center. The text reads Wellesley College Alice C. Cole '42 Award
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The fellowship, which is awarded annually, provides one year of financial support to an early-career painter or sculptor.
Rafael Hernandez/CalArts
September 18, 2025
The animated feature has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon, recently earning the mantle of the most popular Netflix film of all time.
© Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts
September 12, 2025
The career-spanning exhibition focuses on Prina’s performance art and music, and includes a revival of 1992’s ‘Beat of the Traps.’

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.

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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Character Animation alum Carlos Ramos returned to campus for the Alumni and New Student Welcome Social during 2025 orientation week.

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