CalArtians Featured in the ‘Best Art of 2023’ by The New York Times
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J.Lyn Co-Writes Taboo Zero’s Solo Debut Who Am I
“Can’t divide the dark from the light, I am stuck between—where do I begin?” Dark pop artist Taboo Zero...
CalArts Alum Mara Herbkersman’s Queer Bar Recognized by The New York Times
In November, The Ruby Fruit, a wine bar co-founded by CalArts alum Mara Herbkersman (Theater BFA 08) and Emily...
Mark Bradford Receives 2024 Getty Prize
Last week, the J. Paul Getty Trust named contemporary artist and CalArts alum Mark Bradford (Art BFA 95, MFA...
Class is in Session: CalArts’ Jazz Forum Welcomes Flying Lotus
The ROD (Roy O. Disney Music Hall) at CalArts was packed for David Roitstein’s Jazz Forum at noon on...
One Man’s Trash: Mark Chamness Presents Needlepoint Works in New Exhibition
While yarn and thread have long been traditional materials for needlepoint, or canvas hand embroidery, CalArts alum...
Sanjay Patel Reimagines Hindu Deities with New Series Ghee Happy
Preschool can be a rollercoaster ride of learning and growth—even more so when you’re a young Hindu deity...
Norman Klein on Cultural Legacy of Disney at Paris+ par Art Basel
Last month, Paris+ par Art Basel presented a panel discussion that examined the cultural legacy of The Walt Disney...
Anthology for Unseen Book Launch at Goes to Ocean
Anthology for Unseen, a photobook by alums Amanda Bauer (Art MFA 21) and Ruoyi Shi (Art MFA 21) has...
The Making of CalArts’ Halloween Party 2023
A tradition since 1972, CalArts’ Halloween celebrations have become legendary. What many might not realize is that...
CalArtian-Founded Studio’s Installation on View at Venice 2023 Architecture Biennial
Metropolitan Architectural Practice (MAP), a San Francisco-based transdisciplinary architecture and design practice...
Conversation and Celebration of An Indigenous Present at REDCAT
On Friday, Nov. 17, REDCAT, in collaboration with the CalArts School of Art and Indigenous Arts at CalArts, presents...
Academy Museum Screens Films by Maureen Selwood
This Friday, Nov. 17, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles presents Maureen Selwood: Animating the...
CalArtians Nominated for 2024 Grammys
On Friday, Nov. 10, the Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 66th Grammy Awards, with several CalArtians...
From Short to Series: Scavengers Reign, Written by Sean Buckelew, is Now on Max
Adapted from a 2016 short animated film by Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner, and produced by Green Street Pictures,...
At the Procreate Dreams Launch, CalArtians Glimpse New Animated Possibilities
In September, a group of CalArtians flew across the pond to try out a new mobile animation application—and catch...
Alexandra Cuesta’s Latest Documentary to Screen at IDFA 2023, LA Filmforum
Alexandra Cuesta (Film/Video MFA 08) takes viewers on a journey through the diverse landscapes of Ecuador in her latest...
CalArts Ranks #7 in TheWrap’s Best Film Schools of 2023
California Institute of the Arts earns the number seven spot in this year’s top 50 film schools in the...
Janie Geiser to Receive 2023 Brakhage Award
This Sunday, Nov. 5, School of Theater faculty Janie Geiser receives the 2023 Stan Brakhage Vision Award at the...
Hanna Wu Named Finalist for 2023 Inspired Dance Film Festival
Last weekend (Oct. 27-28), CalArts student Hanna Wu’s (Dance BFA 22, MFA 24) latest film work Kissing in the...
Bérénice Reynaud Honored with Tribute Program at REDCAT
On Sunday, Nov. 5, REDCAT presents a public tribute program in honor of writer, curator, and longtime CalArts School...
Mission Opera Presents West Coast Premiere of Girondines by Sarah Melnick
This weekend (Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29), Mission Opera presents Girondines at the Canyon High Performing Arts...
ToolKit: A Magazine on Making Created by Wieden+Kennedy Design Resident Kari Trail
In August, CalArts Graphic Design student Kari Trail (Art BFA 25) launched ToolKit: A Magazine on Making at an...
Yaasmeen Brown Makes Film Debut with Showtime’s Heist 88
A criminal mastermind and a team of young bank employees conspire to pull off the heist of the century...
Shirley Tse’s Exhibition Portal, Virus, Arctic Now on View at Pasadena City College
A contemplation of well-being and sustainability, School of Art faculty Shirley Tse’s current exhibition at...
Rafael Lopez-Barrantes Explores Vocal Training Methods in New Book Voice Made Invisible
School of Theater faculty Rafael Lopez-Barrantes’ new book, Voice Made Visible: Multi-Octave Voice Training and...
CalArtians Examine David Alfaro Siqueiros’ Mural in Artbound Documentary
In its newest season, the locally produced arts and culture series, Artbound, dives into the history and impact of...
In Memoriam: Jonathan Dolgen
Jonathan Dolgen, longtime entertainment industry executive and former CalArts trustee, passed away on Monday, Oct. 9....
CalArtians Present and Perform at 10th Annual LAX Festival
Artistic exchange and creative collaboration abound at Live Arts Exchange (LAX) Festival, a showcase of contemporary...
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