News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

February 25, 2026
The films are available to watch virtually through March 6 on the Slamdance Channel.
Watch films by CalArtians at the 25th anniversary edition of the Museum of Modern Art’s annual festival celebrating trailblazing new documentary cinema.
February 25, 2026
The films are available to watch virtually through March 6 on the Slamdance Channel.
February 13, 2026
The show features Barrois’ meticulously hand-made “sportraits,” sculptural works crafted from gum wrappers, glue, paint, and other materials.

CalArts Alumni and Faculty Selected for MoMA’s Doc Fortnight 2026

Watch films by CalArtians at the 25th anniversary edition of the Museum of Modern Art’s annual festival celebrating trailblazing new documentary cinema.

CalArtians Premiere Short Films at Slamdance 2026 

The films are available to watch virtually through March 6 on the Slamdance Channel.

Lyndon Barrois Sr. Debuts ‘Fútbol Is Life’ Exhibition at LACMA

The show features Barrois’ meticulously hand-made “sportraits,” sculptural works crafted from gum wrappers, glue, paint, and other materials.

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CalArts Alum Brendan Burch on Using Animation to Reimagine Civic Engagement

The founder of Six Point Harness has created the nonprofit Now What!? which uses animation to tackle civics and political issues.

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Five CalArtians Among 2026 USA Fellowship Recipients

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, Johanna Hedva, Mercedes Dorame, Tanya Orellana, and Ty Defoe are working across theater, visual art, performance, writing, and interdisciplinary practice.

Five CalArtians Among 2026 USA Fellowship Recipients

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, Johanna Hedva, Mercedes Dorame, Tanya Orellana, and Ty Defoe are working across theater, visual art, performance, writing, and interdisciplinary practice.

CalArts Alum Maisa Imamović Launches Book at Los Angeles Event Jan. 16

The project began as Imamović’s Aesthetics and Politics program graduate thesis.

CalArts Alum Maisa Imamović Launches Book at Los Angeles Event Jan. 16

The project began as Imamović’s Aesthetics and Politics program graduate thesis.

Film/Video Dean Ranu Mukherjee Named 2026 Ruth Award Recipient

Mukherjee is one of five artists honored in 2026.

Film/Video Dean Ranu Mukherjee Named 2026 Ruth Award Recipient

Mukherjee is one of five artists honored in 2026.

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An outdoor performance shows several people arranged around a patch of soil on a grassy lawn, with some standing, one seated on the ground, and two jumping in midair near tiered concrete seating.

We are going to destroy what we have by Gema Galiana

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