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
Year: 2024
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
CalArtians in ‘Prompt & Circumstance’ at Good Mother Gallery
September 30, 2025
Good Mother Gallery presents the third annual edition of The MFAs of LA, a group exhibition showcasing the work of
Blue Echo, a CalArts-World Resources Institute Collaboration, Opens Sept. 27
September 26, 2025
A new exhibition created in partnership with the global research organization, World Resources Institute (WRI), and artists from CalArts opens
Mary Corse to Be Honored at LACMA’s 14th Art+Film Gala
September 24, 2025
This November, pioneering artist and Chouinard Art Institute alum Mary Corse (Chouinard 68) will be honored at the Los Angeles
CalArts Alum Gala Porras-Kim Receives Heinz Award for the Arts
September 17, 2024
Earlier today (Sept. 17), Teresa Heinz and the Heinz Family Foundation announced the nine recipients of the 29th Heinz Awards, which annually recognize a select
REDCAT Presents ‘All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace’ with PST ART
September 13, 2024
Exploring one of the most pressing issues of our time—the impact of artificial intelligence—REDCAT’s latest exhibition and performance series, All Watched Over by Machines of
Big Tent: CalArts Reef Residents Present Group Show
September 12, 2024
On Saturday, Sept. 14, CalArts celebrates the opening of Big Tent, a group exhibition of CalArts Reef Residents and their collaborators. Organized by residency program
Alyssa Dressman Lehner Wins 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Award
September 11, 2024
At the 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday, Sept. 7, CalArts alum Alyssa Dressman Lehner (Film/Video MFA 01) took home the Emmy Award for
Clara Plestis Wins 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Award
September 9, 2024
This past Saturday and Sunday, industry talents gathered at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles to honor excellence in artistic and technical achievement in primetime
Thomas Lawson Among the 2024 Rabkin Prize Winners
September 6, 2024
Thomas Lawson, artist, writer, magazine editor, and long-term faculty in the School of Art at CalArts has won a 2024 Rabkin Prize with its unrestricted
Tim Burton Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
September 6, 2024
CalArts alum and visionary filmmaker Tim Burton (Film/Video 79) was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Burton,
CalArts Participates in Armory Show This Week
September 4, 2024
For the first time ever, CalArts will take part in The Armory Show, New York’s leading art fair this week (Sept. 6-8). Heading east to
CalArtian Filmmakers Selected for 2024 ‘Fine Cut Festival of Films’
September 3, 2024
In August, PBS SoCal announced the 33 student finalists for the 25th season of the Fine Cut Festival of Films, showcasing the talents of emerging
CalArts Graphic Design Students Awarded PGSF Scholarships
August 28, 2024
On Monday, Aug. 19, the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) announced the scholarship recipients for the 2024-25 academic year. Among the winners are three
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