‘Redrawing the Rancho:’ Artists Reclaim the Histories of the Rowland Mansion
November 4, 2025
CalArts alum Eva Aguila (Theater BFA 05) is one of four artists reimagining the layered histories of the historic Rowland
Category: Faculty
In Memoriam: CalArts Mourns the Passing of Alison Knowles
November 3, 2025
CalArts mourns the passing of one of our original faculty members and pioneering artist Alison Knowles, who died on Oct.
CalArts Alum James Waterman Sets ‘In Spring’ Album Release Show in LA
October 30, 2025
Alum and CAP Program Manager James Waterman (Music MFA 15) joins multi-instrumentalist Joel Reed Mankey to release In Spring—a Celtic-inspired album and live concert
Q&A with Alum Ishika Muchhal on her Stand-Up Comedy/Thesis Defense Presentation in NYC on Saturday
October 29, 2025
This Saturday, Nov. 1, CalArts alum Ishika Muchhal (Acting BFA 23) brings her comedy special, Please Don’t F*ck the Funny Out
Reimagining Carceral Spaces: An Interview with Ashley Hunt
October 28, 2025
Ashley Hunt, faculty in CalArts’ Photography and Media program, has spent more than two decades using film, writing, and collaborative
Animator James Baxter Gives Live Demo During Friday Night Talk
October 27, 2025
On Friday, Sept. 25, the Character Animation Program’s Friday Night Talks series welcomed legendary animator James Baxter to the Bijou
CalArts Animation Earns No. 1 Spot in Animation Career Review Rankings
January 22, 2024
CalArts’ animation programs (Character Animation and Experimental Animation) continue to set the standard for excellence, ranking no. 1 in all categories eligible in the Animation
Works by CalArtians in New Show at Cirrus Gallery
January 19, 2024
From Saturday, Jan. 20 through Tuesday, April 2, Cirrus Gallery in Los Angeles presents The Love of the Marvelous and the Disbelief of the True,
CalArts Music Showcase Shines a Spotlight on Innovation and Creativity
January 17, 2024
On Wednesday (Jan. 17), The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts, in collaboration with REDCAT, is presents the inaugural CalArts Music Showcase, featuring innovative
CalArtians Nominated for 2023 Annie Awards
January 12, 2024
The International Animated Film Society (ASIFA-Hollywood) announced the nominees and honorees for the 51st annual Annie Awards on Jan. 11, with CalArtians named among those
Olivia Fries-Farr Celebrates New Single at LA’s Silverlake Lounge
January 9, 2024
Olivia Fries-Farr (Music BFA 23) celebrates the release of her latest single “Illusions”—and her birthday—this Wednesday, Jan. 10 at the Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles.
Luciana Souza Talks New Album with DownBeat Magazine
December 18, 2023
Last month, acclaimed jazz singer and faculty of The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts Luciana Souza graced the cover of “The Latin Issue”
Sundance Festival Announces 2024 Short Film Program
December 14, 2023
Update: On Jan. 23, the Sundance Film Festival announced that the Short Film Jury Award in Animation was awarded to CalArts alum Phoebe Jane Hart
REDCAT Announces Winter/Spring 2024 Season
December 13, 2023
This week, REDCAT announced its upcoming Winter/Spring 2024 season, showcasing a dynamic lineup of multidisciplinary artists who are pushing the boundaries across various media. REDCAT’s
Norman Klein on Cultural Legacy of Disney at Paris+ par Art Basel
November 21, 2023
Last month, Paris+ par Art Basel presented a panel discussion that examined the cultural legacy of The Walt Disney Studios—one of the most influential myth
Anthology for Unseen Book Launch at Goes to Ocean
November 17, 2023
Anthology for Unseen, a photobook by alums Amanda Bauer (Art MFA 21) and Ruoyi Shi (Art MFA 21) has its launch event and reception on
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