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
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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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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,
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