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
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.
The Making of CalArts’ Halloween Party 2023
November 16, 2023
A tradition since 1972, CalArts’ Halloween celebrations have become legendary. What many might not realize is that there’s a dedicated class and a team of
At the Procreate Dreams Launch, CalArtians Glimpse New Animated Possibilities
November 8, 2023
In September, a group of CalArtians flew across the pond to try out a new mobile animation application—and catch a glimpse of exciting new possibilities
Hanna Wu Named Finalist for 2023 Inspired Dance Film Festival
November 1, 2023
Last weekend (Oct. 27-28), CalArts student Hanna Wu’s (Dance BFA 22, MFA 24) latest film work Kissing in the Cold: the Film screened at the
ToolKit: A Magazine on Making Created by Wieden+Kennedy Design Resident Kari Trail
October 26, 2023
In August, CalArts Graphic Design student Kari Trail (Art BFA 25) launched ToolKit: A Magazine on Making at an exhibition at global advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy.
More than a Dozen Films by CalArtians Screen at 30th Chicago Underground Film Festival
September 5, 2023
Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF), the world’s longest-running annual underground film festival, returns with its 30th edition at The Harper Theater and the Gene Siskel
Diplomas in One Hand, Picket Signs in the Other: CalArts Theater Graduates Respond to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strike
August 29, 2023
Over the last four years, graduates from CalArts’ School of Theater have faced many uncertainties. Some graduated into a global pandemic that’s made lasting impacts
CalArtians Selected as 2023 Fine Cut Festival Finalists
August 24, 2023
Innovative work by student filmmakers will be showcased during the upcoming 24th season of KCET’s Fine Cut Festival of Films, which presents an annual slate
2023 Student Academy Awards Semifinalists Announced
July 24, 2023
Last week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (The Academy) announced the semifinalists for this year’s Student Academy Awards, with CalArtians making the
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