News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

January 7, 2026
In the 11th edition of the rankings, CalArts placed fourth overall nationally.
January 7, 2026
In the 11th edition of the rankings, CalArts placed fourth overall nationally.
January 6, 2026
The festival takes place Jan. 22–Feb. 1 in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Film/Video Dean Ranu Mukherjee Named 2026 Ruth Award Recipient

Mukherjee is one of five artists honored in 2026.

CalArts Ranks Among Top Graphic Design Schools in Animation Career Review’s 2025 Rankings

In the 11th edition of the rankings, CalArts placed fourth overall nationally.

CalArtians’ Films Selected for 2026 Sundance Film Festival

The festival takes place Jan. 22–Feb. 1 in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah.

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‘Map of the Bomb’ by Amanda Beech Exhibited at Sixth Research Pavilion in Helsinki

Beech will also deliver a keynote lecture at the exhibition opening on Thursday, Dec. 4.

‘Map of the Bomb’ by Amanda Beech Exhibited at Sixth Research Pavilion in Helsinki

Beech will also deliver a keynote lecture at the exhibition opening on Thursday, Dec. 4.

On 50th Anniversary of CalArts Character Animation Program, Model Anna Veedra Praises its Collaborative Spirit

‘It’s one of my favorite places to work. CalArts has an energy that’s very inspiring. It feels like a generator.’

On 50th Anniversary of CalArts Character Animation Program, Model Anna Veedra Praises its Collaborative Spirit

‘It’s one of my favorite places to work. CalArts has an energy that’s very inspiring. It feels like a generator.’

Two CalArtians’ Work Showcased at Singapore Biennal 2025

Tuan Andrew Nguyen (Art MFA 04) and Gala Porras-Kim (Art MFA 09) have featured installations in the 2025 Singapore Biennale.

Two CalArtians’ Work Showcased at Singapore Biennal 2025

Tuan Andrew Nguyen (Art MFA 04) and Gala Porras-Kim (Art MFA 09) have featured installations in the 2025 Singapore Biennale.

‘Crazy World Ain’t It: The Art of John Van Hamersveld’ Opens at Fullerton Museum Center

A Chouinard alum, Van Hamersveld is best known for his iconic 1964 ‘Endless Summer’ poster.

‘Crazy World Ain’t It: The Art of John Van Hamersveld’ Opens at Fullerton Museum Center

A Chouinard alum, Van Hamersveld is best known for his iconic 1964 ‘Endless Summer’ poster.

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Visitors stand in a white-walled art gallery, closely examining a table of colorful, rock-like sculptural forms in the foreground. Two people lean in to discuss the artworks, while others nearby look at the pieces or check a phone. Framed portrait paintings hang on the walls behind them.

CalArts Alumni walkthrough of Made In LA at the Hammer Museum with exhibiting artist Kelly Wall (Art MFA 19) and Curatorial Assistant Juan Silverio.

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