January 7, 2026
In the 11th edition of the rankings, CalArts placed fourth overall nationally.
Mukherjee is one of five artists honored in 2026.
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.
December 11, 2025
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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.’
‘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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Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans Discuss ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ at CalArts
Last week, the Character Animation Program kicked off its 2025-26 Friday Night Talk series with a panel discussion featuring the directors of one of the
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CalArts Alumni walkthrough of Made In LA at the Hammer Museum with exhibiting artist Kelly Wall (Art MFA 19) and Curatorial Assistant Juan Silverio.