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News From California Institute of the Arts

CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Earns Oscar Nomination

January 23, 2026
The film is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15) and Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), along with Domee Shi.
A graphic against a forest green background titled "2026 Creative Capital Awardees" features a grid of 56 portrait headshots of diverse artists.

CalArts Alumni and Faculty Recognized with 2026 Creative Capital and State of the Art Awards

Five CalArtians have been recognized by the nonprofit organization dedicated to championing artistic freedom of expression.

CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Earns Oscar Nomination

January 23, 2026
The film is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15) and Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), along with Domee Shi.
A political cartoon poster featuring a hand lifting the dome of the U.S. Capitol building like a lid to reveal the words "OLIGARCHY DOES NOT ROCK" inside in bold, yellow block letters. The top of the poster reads "Now What?! ANIMATION" in a retro, stylized font against a bright blue sky.

CalArts Alum Brendan Burch on Using Animation to Reimagine Civic Engagement

January 20, 2026
The founder of Six Point Harness has created the nonprofit Now What!? which uses animation to tackle civics and political issues.
A graphic against a forest green background titled "2026 Creative Capital Awardees" features a grid of 56 portrait headshots of diverse artists.

CalArts Alumni and Faculty Recognized with 2026 Creative Capital and State of the Art Awards

Five CalArtians have been recognized by the nonprofit organization dedicated to championing artistic freedom of expression.

CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Earns Oscar Nomination

The film is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15) and Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), along with Domee Shi.
A political cartoon poster featuring a hand lifting the dome of the U.S. Capitol building like a lid to reveal the words "OLIGARCHY DOES NOT ROCK" inside in bold, yellow block letters. The top of the poster reads "Now What?! ANIMATION" in a retro, stylized font against a bright blue sky.

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.

Five CalArtians Among 2026 USA Fellowship Recipients

January 15, 2026

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

January 14, 2026

Film/Video Dean Ranu Mukherjee Named 2026 Ruth Award Recipient

January 13, 2026

CalArts Ranks Among Top Graphic Design Schools in Animation Career Review’s 2025 Rankings

January 7, 2026

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Mariah Garnett Selected for 2026 Whitney Biennial

The 82nd biennial opens on March 8, 2026, at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.

Mariah Garnett Selected for 2026 Whitney Biennial

The 82nd biennial opens on March 8, 2026, at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.

Q&A with Justin Henriksen on Leaving Investment Banking and Finding his Voice at CalArts

His debut short film, created in collaboration with Justin Hogan, screens at the Santa Clarita International Film Festival this weekend.

Q&A with Justin Henriksen on Leaving Investment Banking and Finding his Voice at CalArts

His debut short film, created in collaboration with Justin Hogan, screens at the Santa Clarita International Film Festival this weekend.

CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe Award

‘Elio’ is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15), Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), and Domee Shi.

CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe Award

‘Elio’ is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15), Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), and Domee Shi.

‘Yesterday + Today + Tomorrow: Book Design from the CalArts Community’ Showcases Works That Shaped Faculty, Students and Alumni in One-Day Exhibit

The conference takes place on Saturday, Dec. 6 at The Reef in downtown Los Angeles.
Poster graphic that reads 'Yesterday + Today + Tomorrow: Book Design from The CalArts Community' in black and white.

‘Yesterday + Today + Tomorrow: Book Design from the CalArts Community’ Showcases Works That Shaped Faculty, Students and Alumni in One-Day Exhibit

The conference takes place on Saturday, Dec. 6 at The Reef in downtown Los Angeles.
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Julie Delpy visits to present a screening of Agnès Varda Vagabond.

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