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
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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
LAFM Presents World Premiere of CalArtian-Studded Dark Comedy ‘Room Temperature’
March 28, 2025
Frights and frustrations slink out of a home haunt’s shadows in Room Temperature, a new feature film from author Dennis Cooper and visual artist Zac
Gail Rebhan Retrospective Travels to California Museum of Photography
March 20, 2025
CalArts alum Gail Rebhan (Art MFA 81) turns the time-slicing quality of the photographic medium on its head in Gail Rebhan, About Time, a major
Mike Ott Unmasks Terror in New Psych Thriller ‘McVeigh’
March 17, 2025
Director and CalArts alum Mike Ott (Film/Video BFA 03, MFA 05) reckons with the legacy of a national tragedy in McVeigh, painting a stark portrait
Anaís Azul Wraps Up Reef Residency, Kicks off Tour with Album Launch at The Reef
March 11, 2025
Composer, vocalist, and CalArts alum Anaís Azul (Music MFA 22) presents an immersive evening of experimental Andean music and storytelling at the launch of her
CalArtians Named Opera America 2025 Prize Winners and Grantees
February 26, 2025
Opera America, a nonprofit that supports opera in the United States, recently announced the 2025 recipients of two of its prestigious distinctions: the 2025 Robert
CalArtians Take Over The Reef During LA Art Week 2025
February 20, 2025
Long synonymous with its sprawling entertainment industry, vibrant culture, and sunny climate, the City of Angels reminds us to tack “international art hub” onto the
Julian Castronovo’s Debut Feature Screens at MoMA’s Doc Fortnight 2025
February 15, 2025
From Feb. 20 to March 7, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City marks 24 years of showcasing innovative filmmaking and storytelling
Peter Shire Featured in PBS Series ‘Craft in America’
February 13, 2025
The Peabody Award-winning PBS series Craft in America continues to explore the impact of craftsmanship with its recent episode, “Collectors.” The episode delves into the
‘The Wild Robot’ Sweeps the 2025 Annie Awards
February 11, 2025
This past Saturday night (Feb. 8), artists and creators from all corners of the animation world convened at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles to
CalArtians Featured in ‘Stage Raw’s’ Top 10 LA Theater Productions of 2024
February 5, 2025
Steven Leigh Morris, founding editor of Stage Raw, curated his list of the 10 best Los Angeles theater productions of 2024. Among them were three
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