News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

May 11, 2026
From May 1–3, CalArts’ annual MAYhem festival brought a whirlwind of performances, exhibitions, screenings, conversations, and community gatherings.
In the novel, Wang explores the dark side of Los Angeles’ cosmetic surgery industry through the story of an enmeshed mother-daughter relationship.
May 11, 2026
From May 1–3, CalArts’ annual MAYhem festival brought a whirlwind of performances, exhibitions, screenings, conversations, and community gatherings.
May 8, 2026
Student filmmakers, surrounded by their families, friends, classmates, and industry representatives, watched their films screen at the DGA theater complex in Hollywood.

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.

Inside MAYhem 2026: One Student Reflects on a Weekend of Creative Chaos at CalArts

From May 1–3, CalArts’ annual MAYhem festival brought a whirlwind of performances, exhibitions, screenings, conversations, and community gatherings.

2026 Producers’ Show Returns to the Directors Guild of America

Student filmmakers, surrounded by their families, friends, classmates, and industry representatives, watched their films screen at the DGA theater complex in Hollywood.

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CalArts Named Among Nation’s Top Design Schools by Graphic Design USA

CalArts has been included in Graphic Design USA’s 2026 list of the nation’s top design schools, a roundup from an industry publication highlighting programs that “blend craft, innovation, and critical thinking” in preparing students for evolving creative industries.

CalArts Named Among Nation’s Top Design Schools by Graphic Design USA

CalArts has been included in Graphic Design USA’s 2026 list of the nation’s top design schools, a roundup from an industry publication highlighting programs that “blend craft, innovation, and critical thinking” in preparing students for evolving creative industries.

CalArtians Featured in L.A. Municipal Art Gallery’s Latest Show, ‘Heavy Metal’

Among the exhibition’s 20 artists are CalArts alums Claire Chambless, Beatriz Cortez, Ting Ying Han, Andrea Hidalgo, and Kelly Wall.

CalArtians Featured in L.A. Municipal Art Gallery’s Latest Show, ‘Heavy Metal’

Among the exhibition’s 20 artists are CalArts alums Claire Chambless, Beatriz Cortez, Ting Ying Han, Andrea Hidalgo, and Kelly Wall.

‘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”).

‘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.

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.

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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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