News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

May 20, 2026
The series of live dance performances runs May 20-23 in New York.
Felleman (Critical Studies MFA 13) recently released a young adult romance centered on Sera Watkins and Luke Tisdale, two teens connected since infancy through a heart transplant procedure that forever intertwines their lives.
May 20, 2026
The series of live dance performances runs May 20-23 in New York.
May 19, 2026
The exhibition explores the visual culture, politics, and community-building spirit of punk through the lens of Jewish artists, musicians, and creatives who helped shape the movement.

CalArts Alum Jessica Felleman Discusses Debut YA Novel ‘Last Kiss of Summer’

Felleman (Critical Studies MFA 13) recently released a young adult romance centered on Sera Watkins and Luke Tisdale, two teens connected since infancy through a heart transplant procedure that forever intertwines their lives.

Ariel Osterweis Serves as Dramaturg/Producer for ‘Wandering’ at Marian Goodman Gallery

The series of live dance performances runs May 20-23 in New York.

New Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years of Punk Co-Curated by CalArts Faculty Michael Worthington Opens at the Skirball

The exhibition explores the visual culture, politics, and community-building spirit of punk through the lens of Jewish artists, musicians, and creatives who helped shape the movement.

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CalArts Faculty Michael Pisaro-Liu and Sociologist John Holloway Present ‘Sitting on an Earthquake, Dancing on a Volcano’

What does it mean to find harmony between silence and noise, or between the individual and the collective? A collaboration between CalArts faculty Michael Pisaro-Liu and sociologist John Holloway takes up those questions.

CalArts Faculty Michael Pisaro-Liu and Sociologist John Holloway Present ‘Sitting on an Earthquake, Dancing on a Volcano’

What does it mean to find harmony between silence and noise, or between the individual and the collective? A collaboration between CalArts faculty Michael Pisaro-Liu and sociologist John Holloway takes up those questions.

CalArts Alum Spencer Lenain Performs with sombr at Coachella

CalArts Alum Spencer Lenain (Dance BFA 24) performed on one of the most high-profile stages in live music earlier this month, dancing in both of sombr’s sets at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. 

CalArts Alum Spencer Lenain Performs with sombr at Coachella

CalArts Alum Spencer Lenain (Dance BFA 24) performed on one of the most high-profile stages in live music earlier this month, dancing in both of sombr’s sets at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. 

CalArts Alum Katey Sagal Brings Choral Concert ‘Khorus Harmonia’ to Hollywood

Acclaimed actor, longtime singer-songwriter, and CalArts alum Katey Sagal (Theater 73) conceived ‘Khorus Harmonia,’ a new limited-run choral concert now playing at the Hudson Theatres in Hollywood through Saturday, May 2.

CalArts Alum Katey Sagal Brings Choral Concert ‘Khorus Harmonia’ to Hollywood

Acclaimed actor, longtime singer-songwriter, and CalArts alum Katey Sagal (Theater 73) conceived ‘Khorus Harmonia,’ a new limited-run choral concert now playing at the Hudson Theatres in Hollywood through Saturday, May 2.

MOCA Exhibition Explores the Work and Legacy of CalArts Professor Michael Asher

A new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) explores the work and legacy of pioneering conceptual artist and longtime CalArts faculty member Michael Asher.

MOCA Exhibition Explores the Work and Legacy of CalArts Professor Michael Asher

A new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) explores the work and legacy of pioneering conceptual artist and longtime CalArts faculty member Michael Asher.

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A fashion designer measures a smiling model wearing a green sleeveless shirt and a bolo tie in a studio setting with sketches on the wall.

Cosume Design MFA student Odessa Newman styles an outfit for the School of Theater production, IS GOD IS.

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