News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

May 21, 2026
Felleman (Critical Studies MFA 13) recently released a young adult romance centered on Sera Watkins and Luke Tisdale, two teens connected since infancy through a heart transplant procedure that forever intertwines their lives.
Kwaśniak (Theater MFA 24) is part of a small group of actors from around the world to participate in Biennale College Teatro 2026.
May 21, 2026
Felleman (Critical Studies MFA 13) recently released a young adult romance centered on Sera Watkins and Luke Tisdale, two teens connected since infancy through a heart transplant procedure that forever intertwines their lives.
May 20, 2026
The series of live dance performances runs May 20-23 in New York.

CalArts Alum Karolina Kwaśniak Selected for Willem Dafoe-Led Theater Residency in Venice, Italy

Kwaśniak (Theater MFA 24) is part of a small group of actors from around the world to participate in Biennale College Teatro 2026.

CalArts Alum Jessica Felleman Discusses Debut YA Novel ‘Last Kiss of Summer’

Felleman (Critical Studies MFA 13) recently released a young adult romance centered on Sera Watkins and Luke Tisdale, two teens connected since infancy through a heart transplant procedure that forever intertwines their lives.

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.

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CalArts Alum Kevin Adams Earns Tony Nomination

Adams, a four-time Tony Award winner, is nominated for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for ‘Chess.’

CalArts Alum Kevin Adams Earns Tony Nomination

Adams, a four-time Tony Award winner, is nominated for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for ‘Chess.’

CalArts Faculty Michael Pisaro-Liu and Sociologist John Holloway Present ‘Sitting on an Earthquake, Dancing on a Volcano’

What does it mean to find harmony between silence and noise, or between the individual and the collective? A collaboration between CalArts faculty Michael Pisaro-Liu and sociologist John Holloway takes up those questions.

CalArts Faculty Michael Pisaro-Liu and Sociologist John Holloway Present ‘Sitting on an Earthquake, Dancing on a Volcano’

What does it mean to find harmony between silence and noise, or between the individual and the collective? A collaboration between CalArts faculty Michael Pisaro-Liu and sociologist John Holloway takes up those questions.

CalArts Alum Spencer Lenain Performs with sombr at Coachella

CalArts Alum Spencer Lenain (Dance BFA 24) performed on one of the most high-profile stages in live music earlier this month, dancing in both of sombr’s sets at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. 

CalArts Alum Spencer Lenain Performs with sombr at Coachella

CalArts Alum Spencer Lenain (Dance BFA 24) performed on one of the most high-profile stages in live music earlier this month, dancing in both of sombr’s sets at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. 

CalArts Alum Katey Sagal Brings Choral Concert ‘Khorus Harmonia’ to Hollywood

Acclaimed actor, longtime singer-songwriter, and CalArts alum Katey Sagal (Theater 73) conceived ‘Khorus Harmonia,’ a new limited-run choral concert now playing at the Hudson Theatres in Hollywood through Saturday, May 2.

CalArts Alum Katey Sagal Brings Choral Concert ‘Khorus Harmonia’ to Hollywood

Acclaimed actor, longtime singer-songwriter, and CalArts alum Katey Sagal (Theater 73) conceived ‘Khorus Harmonia,’ a new limited-run choral concert now playing at the Hudson Theatres in Hollywood through Saturday, May 2.

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