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News From California Institute of the Arts

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June 17, 2026
Best joins MoMA in September, where she will oversee the world-renowned Department of Photography.
The exhibition features works by Rachel Handlin (Art BFA 20) and Kite (Music BFA 14).
Unique Nicole
June 17, 2026
Best joins MoMA in September, where she will oversee the world-renowned Department of Photography.
June 15, 2026
He was on the cusp of his largest world tour, billed as ‘The World’s First World Tour,’ playing more than 70 shows on all seven continents.

CalArtians Featured in MoMA PS1’s ‘Greater New York 2026’

The exhibition features works by Rachel Handlin (Art BFA 20) and Kite (Music BFA 14).

CalArts Alum Makeda Best Appointed MoMA’s Chief Curator of Photography

Best joins MoMA in September, where she will oversee the world-renowned Department of Photography.

CalArts Mourns the Passing of Music Artist and Alum Oliver Tree

He was on the cusp of his largest world tour, billed as ‘The World’s First World Tour,’ playing more than 70 shows on all seven continents.

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Ariel Osterweis Serves as Dramaturg/Producer for ‘Wandering’ at Marian Goodman Gallery

The series of live dance performances runs May 20-23 in New York.

Ariel Osterweis Serves as Dramaturg/Producer for ‘Wandering’ at Marian Goodman Gallery

The series of live dance performances runs May 20-23 in New York.

New Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years of Punk Co-Curated by CalArts Faculty Michael Worthington Opens at the Skirball

The exhibition explores the visual culture, politics, and community-building spirit of punk through the lens of Jewish artists, musicians, and creatives who helped shape the movement.

New Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years of Punk Co-Curated by CalArts Faculty Michael Worthington Opens at the Skirball

The exhibition explores the visual culture, politics, and community-building spirit of punk through the lens of Jewish artists, musicians, and creatives who helped shape the movement.

LA Metro’s Newly Opened D Line Extension Includes Works by CalArts Alumni Todd Gray and Soo Kim

Subway riders can now travel between downtown Los Angeles and Beverly Hills while encountering a new collection of site-specific public artworks.

LA Metro’s Newly Opened D Line Extension Includes Works by CalArts Alumni Todd Gray and Soo Kim

Subway riders can now travel between downtown Los Angeles and Beverly Hills while encountering a new collection of site-specific public artworks.

CalArts Alum Sarah Wang Releases Debut Novel ‘New Skin’ This Week

In the novel, Wang explores the dark side of Los Angeles’ cosmetic surgery industry through the story of an enmeshed mother-daughter relationship.

CalArts Alum Sarah Wang Releases Debut Novel ‘New Skin’ This Week

In the novel, Wang explores the dark side of Los Angeles’ cosmetic surgery industry through the story of an enmeshed mother-daughter relationship.

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Band performing on an outdoor stage with decorative star and cloud-like elements.

Live performance at CalArts 2026 Graduation ceremony.

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