Author Janet Sarbanes, faculty member in the School of Critical Studies, writes open letters to artists, academics, and activists (“Dear…
Archive Category: Events
Happenings at CalArts as well as events around the world that feature our students, faculty, staff and alumni.
CalArtian Films Selected for Sundance 2023
On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Sundance Institute announced the full programming for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, taking place Jan….
CalArtian Films Featured in Slamdance 2023
The Slamdance Film Festival returns for its 29th edition in a hybrid format, running in-person in Salt Lake City and…
Mindy Johnson Discusses ‘The Only Woman Animator’ – Women at the Dawn of an Industry
Editor’s Note: The name of the trailblazing animator has been revealed: Bessie Mae Kelley, whose works are now credited as…
LACO Presents World Premiere of Juan Pablo Contreras’ Lucha Libre!
A musical brawl between good and evil takes to the Ambassador Auditorium stage in Pasadena, California, this Sunday, Dec. 11…
CalArts Faculty Perform at REDCAT’s Celebration of Anthony Braxton
On Sunday, Dec. 4, a multigenerational collective of artists—including several CalArts faculty—perform at the Celebrating Anthony Braxton concert at REDCAT…
New Pamphlet Series Launch Celebration at 2220 Art + Archives
Migrating Pedagogies is a new pamphlet series co-edited by artist, writer, and CalArts Critical Studies faculty member Gabrielle Civil; Critical…
LACMA Presents Anniversary Performance of Raven Chacon’s Voiceless Mass
On Wednesday, Nov. 23, LACMA presents a one-year anniversary performance of Diné artist and composer Raven Chacon’s (Music MFA 04)…
Lewis Klahr Screens New Film Circumstantial Pleasures at Los Angeles Filmforum
On Sunday, Nov. 20, CalArts School of Theater faculty Lewis Klahr presents his feature film Circumstantial Pleasures for the first…
Icons and Instincts: Amy Tofte’s New Book with Choreographer and Director Vincent Paterson
Playwright, screenwriter, and CalArts alum Amy Tofte‘s (Theater MFA 11) new book Icons and Instincts: Choreographing And Directing Entertainment’s Biggest…