News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

November 12, 2025
The film is inspired by Justin Henriksen’s real-life decision to leave a lucrative investment banking job to pursue acting.
Wurtz’s art is currently on view in B. Wurtz: 13 Works at Garth Greenan Gallery in Manhattan.
November 12, 2025
The film is inspired by Justin Henriksen’s real-life decision to leave a lucrative investment banking job to pursue acting.
November 11, 2025
The 2026 ranking cites CalArts’ interdisciplinary programs, accomplished alumni, and strong student-to-faculty ratio.

CalArts Alum B. Wurtz Featured in ‘New York Times Magazine’

Wurtz’s art is currently on view in B. Wurtz: 13 Works at Garth Greenan Gallery in Manhattan.

Catch ‘Playing the Protagonist’ at Los Angeles International Film Festival

The film is inspired by Justin Henriksen’s real-life decision to leave a lucrative investment banking job to pursue acting.

CalArts Ranks #2 in Art & Object’s 2026 List of Best Art Schools

The 2026 ranking cites CalArts’ interdisciplinary programs, accomplished alumni, and strong student-to-faculty ratio.

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Animator James Baxter Gives Live Demo During Friday Night Talk

Baxter’s visit to CalArts was part of the Character Animation Program’s Friday Night Talks series.

Animator James Baxter Gives Live Demo During Friday Night Talk

Baxter’s visit to CalArts was part of the Character Animation Program’s Friday Night Talks series.

Amy Tofte’s ‘Contact Tracing’ Premieres at Awareness Film Festival

The film screens on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Santa Monica, California.

Amy Tofte’s ‘Contact Tracing’ Premieres at Awareness Film Festival

The film screens on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Santa Monica, California.

CalArts MFA Student Ilse Castro Corona Directs ‘Life Is a Dream’ at Highways Performance Space

The production was created and directed by an international collective of artists, including current CalArts students and alums.

CalArts MFA Student Ilse Castro Corona Directs ‘Life Is a Dream’ at Highways Performance Space

The production was created and directed by an international collective of artists, including current CalArts students and alums.

‘Unfolding Visions’ at REDCAT Showcases Film and Moving-Image Works by CalArts Faculty

Visiting faculty Irina Leimbacher introduces the program, and Film and Video Faculty and Film at REDCAT curator Jheanelle Brown hosts a post-screening discussion.

‘Unfolding Visions’ at REDCAT Showcases Film and Moving-Image Works by CalArts Faculty

Visiting faculty Irina Leimbacher introduces the program, and Film and Video Faculty and Film at REDCAT curator Jheanelle Brown hosts a post-screening discussion.

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Visiting artist Alison Saar and a student engage in an animated conversation inside a bright studio space. The walls are adorned with vibrant paintings and mixed-media pieces, while art supplies and works-in-progress line the floor. The moment captures mentorship, artistic dialogue, and the collaborative learning environment central to CalArts.

School of Art visiting artist Alison Saar visits art MFA Mira Gandy’s studio.

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