News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

April 15, 2026
Among this year’s honorees are four CalArts alums recognized in Creative Arts categories: Marina Rosenfeld, John Miller, Fariba Hajamadi, and James Brandon Lewis.
Since its release in 1988, the Chiodo Brothers’ horror-sci-fi-comedy film ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space,’ has earned the mantle of cult classic (aka “kult klassic”).
April 15, 2026
Among this year’s honorees are four CalArts alums recognized in Creative Arts categories: Marina Rosenfeld, John Miller, Fariba Hajamadi, and James Brandon Lewis.
April 13, 2026
CalArts was ranked No. 7 nationally and No. 2 in California.

‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’ Closes the UK’s For the Love of Horror Convention

Since its release in 1988, the Chiodo Brothers’ horror-sci-fi-comedy film ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space,’ has earned the mantle of cult classic (aka “kult klassic”).

CalArtians Named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows

Among this year’s honorees are four CalArts alums recognized in Creative Arts categories: Marina Rosenfeld, John Miller, Fariba Hajamadi, and James Brandon Lewis.

CalArts’ School of Art Named Among Nation’s Top MFA Programs by U.S. News

CalArts was ranked No. 7 nationally and No. 2 in California.

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CalArts Alum Todd Gray Debuts ‘Portals’ at Perrotin Los Angeles, and a New LACMA Installation

Gray opens Portals at Perrotin Los Angeles on Saturday, March 21, marking his debut with the gallery.

CalArts Alum Todd Gray Debuts ‘Portals’ at Perrotin Los Angeles, and a New LACMA Installation

Gray opens Portals at Perrotin Los Angeles on Saturday, March 21, marking his debut with the gallery.

David Salle on CalArts, Machine Learning, and ‘My Frankenstein’ with CHANEL Connects

Artist and CalArts alum David Salle (Art BFA 73 / MFA 75) is having an LA moment. Again.

David Salle on CalArts, Machine Learning, and ‘My Frankenstein’ with CHANEL Connects

Artist and CalArts alum David Salle (Art BFA 73 / MFA 75) is having an LA moment. Again.

CalArts Well-Represented During Frieze LA Art Week 

Artists, galleries, and art enthusiasts descended upon Los Angeles last month for more than a week of talks, gallery visits, receptions, dinners, and art fairs.

CalArts Well-Represented During Frieze LA Art Week 

Artists, galleries, and art enthusiasts descended upon Los Angeles last month for more than a week of talks, gallery visits, receptions, dinners, and art fairs.

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers,’ Directed by CalArts Alum Daniel Chong, Debuts at No. 1 at the Box Office

Pixar’s new animated feature ‘Hoppers,’ directed by CalArts alum Daniel Chong (Film/Video 04), topped the box office this past weekend, earning an estimated $46 million domestically and $88 million worldwide in its debut.

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers,’ Directed by CalArts Alum Daniel Chong, Debuts at No. 1 at the Box Office

Pixar’s new animated feature ‘Hoppers,’ directed by CalArts alum Daniel Chong (Film/Video 04), topped the box office this past weekend, earning an estimated $46 million domestically and $88 million worldwide in its debut.

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A jazz ensemble featuring a trumpeter, two saxophonists, an upright bass player, and a drummer rehearsing indoors against a tan curtain backdrop.

Ralph Alessi (Music MFA 91), at left, in open rehearsal with music students for 2026 Project Week in March at The Herb Alpert School of Music.

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