News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

March 30, 2026
CalArts faculty members Arne De Boever (Critical Studies) and Michael Pisaro-Liu (Music) are leading a series of workshops, presentations, and performances in Paris centered on their collaborative course “Silent Music.”
The BFA2 solos are highly anticipated as an opportunity for dancers to showcase their creative freedom, ability, and vision.
March 30, 2026
CalArts faculty members Arne De Boever (Critical Studies) and Michael Pisaro-Liu (Music) are leading a series of workshops, presentations, and performances in Paris centered on their collaborative course “Silent Music.”
March 30, 2026
CalArts’ animation programs (Character Animation and Experimental Animation) have earned the top spot in all eligible categories in Animation Career Review’s 15th annual Animation School Rankings, marking the sixth consecutive year at No. 1.

BFA 2 Dance Students Share Original Solo Works

The BFA2 solos are highly anticipated as an opportunity for dancers to showcase their creative freedom, ability, and vision.

CalArts Faculty Lead “Silent Music” Workshops, Symposium, and Performance in Paris

CalArts faculty members Arne De Boever (Critical Studies) and Michael Pisaro-Liu (Music) are leading a series of workshops, presentations, and performances in Paris centered on their collaborative course “Silent Music.”

CalArts Ranks No. 1 in Animation Career Review’s 2026 Rankings

CalArts’ animation programs (Character Animation and Experimental Animation) have earned the top spot in all eligible categories in Animation Career Review’s 15th annual Animation School Rankings, marking the sixth consecutive year at No. 1.

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CalArtians Brent Charles and Kalean Ung Named Stage Raw Theater Awards Recipients

The actors are being honored for their supporting performances with the Independent Shakespeare Company in Los Angeles.

CalArtians Brent Charles and Kalean Ung Named Stage Raw Theater Awards Recipients

The actors are being honored for their supporting performances with the Independent Shakespeare Company in Los Angeles.

Green Street Pictures’ Wins 4 Annie Awards, Chris Sanders Receives Winsor McCay Lifetime Achievement Honor at 2026 Ceremony

The 53rd annual Annie Awards ceremony was held Saturday, Feb. 21 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

Green Street Pictures’ Wins 4 Annie Awards, Chris Sanders Receives Winsor McCay Lifetime Achievement Honor at 2026 Ceremony

The 53rd annual Annie Awards ceremony was held Saturday, Feb. 21 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

CalArts Alumni and Faculty Selected for MoMA’s Doc Fortnight 2026

Watch films by CalArtians at the 25th anniversary edition of the Museum of Modern Art’s annual festival celebrating trailblazing new documentary cinema.

CalArts Alumni and Faculty Selected for MoMA’s Doc Fortnight 2026

Watch films by CalArtians at the 25th anniversary edition of the Museum of Modern Art’s annual festival celebrating trailblazing new documentary cinema.

CalArtians Premiere Short Films at Slamdance 2026 

The films are available to watch virtually through March 6 on the Slamdance Channel.

CalArtians Premiere Short Films at Slamdance 2026 

The films are available to watch virtually through March 6 on the Slamdance Channel.

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A solitary performer in purple clothing stands illuminated center stage against a projection displaying numerous reaching hands in dark blue and purple tones.

KATHA: THE CHARIOTEER’S CODE, a School of Dance production directed, choreographed, and written by MFA Choreographer Rishi Sharma.

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