School of Art’s MFA Class of 2025 Presents ‘Proxy, Chimera, Oracle’ in Downtown Los Angeles
October 10, 2025
On Oct. 11, 2025, the CalArts MFA Class of 2025 opens Proxy, Chimera, Oracle at CalArts at The Reef, the
Year: 2024
CalArts Alums Tuan Andrew Nguyen and Gala Porras-Kim Earn MacArthur Fellowships
October 8, 2025
On Wednesday, Oct. 8, two California Institute of the Arts alumni, artists Tuan Andrew Nguyen (Art MFA 04) and Gala
Made in L.A. 2025 Showcases Archival Works from Pat O’Neill, New Pieces by Mike Stoltz, Kelly Wall, and Nicole-Antonia Spagnola
October 6, 2025
The Hammer Museum kicked off its biennial exhibition Made in L.A. 2025, now in its seventh edition, showcasing new and
In Memoriam: Hartmut Bitomsky (1942-2025)
October 3, 2025
CalArts School of Film/Video remembers former Film/Video Dean Hartmut Bitomsky, a deeply dedicated filmmaker, writer, and critic who passed away in
Leonardo Pirondi Named One of Filmmaker’s ‘25 New Faces of Independent Film’
October 3, 2025
In its fall issue, Filmmaker Magazine unveiled its annual list of “25 New Faces of Independent Film,” a spotlight on
Lee Anne Schmitt Wins Cinematic Vision Award at Camden International Film Festival
October 1, 2025
The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) in Maine celebrated its 21st edition earlier this month in September with a slate
Back to the Drawing Board: Pete Docter Visits CalArts, Participates in Talkback at Special ‘Inside Out 2’ Screening
October 8, 2024
The cameras are already set up and ready to roll in The Palace, but before Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter (Film/Video BFA 90) can
‘Undertow (Contracorriente)’ by Javier Fuentes-León Screening at Vidiots in Eagle Rock
October 8, 2024
In honor of National Coming Out Day, Vidiots in Eagle Rock, California, holds a special 15th anniversary 35mm screening of Undertow (Contracorriente) by CalArts alum
CalArtians Shine on Animation and Kids Entertainment Power Lists
October 4, 2024
CalArts alums have long shaped the future of the animation industry. This year, CalArtians have earned recognition for their contributions, securing spots on two prestigious
Remembering Robert ‘Bob’ Fitzpatrick, CalArts’ Second President
October 2, 2024
CalArts was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Robert J. Fitzpatrick (1940-2024), the Institute’s second president, on Sept. 30. He leaves behind an
Celebrating the October Revolution in Jazz 60th Anniversary
September 27, 2024
The October Revolution in Jazz 60th Anniversary (ORJ 60) is a five-day event that celebrates the interdisciplinary and transformative power of free improvisation and collectivity.
Writer-Director Chris Sanders Brings ‘The Wild Robot’ to the Big Screen
September 26, 2024
On Friday, Sept. 27, DreamWorks Animation unveils The Wild Robot, its latest feature, helmed by acclaimed writer-director and CalArts alum Chris Sanders (Film/Video BFA 84).
Paul Turbiak Stars in 24th Street Theatre’s ‘Pascal & Julien’
September 25, 2024
CalArts alum Paul Turbiak (Theater MFA 08) stars in the US premiere of Pascal & Julien, running through Sunday, Oct. 27, at 24th Street Theater
Suzanne Méjean Pinney Wins 2024 Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards
September 23, 2024
Producer, editor, and CalArts alum Suzanne Méjean Pinney (Film/Video, Art MFA 09) received two Emmys at the 76th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards, held in
CalArtians Featured in PST ART Exhibitions Across Southern California
September 18, 2024
With more than 800 artists participating in more than 70 exhibitions, PST ART launched this week across the Southern California region. A Getty initiative (formerly
Gabrielle Civil Reads from ‘In & Out of Place’ this Weekend
September 18, 2024
This week Texas Review Press releases In & Out of Place, the latest performance memoir by Black feminist performance artist, poet, and Creative Writing faculty
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