News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

February 5, 2026
Lapidus, an MFA 2 student in CalArts’ Program in Film and Video, researched, wrote, directed, and edited the film. 
The Rauschenberg Residency is an invitation-only program that supports artists working across disciplines.
February 5, 2026
Lapidus, an MFA 2 student in CalArts’ Program in Film and Video, researched, wrote, directed, and edited the film. 
February 2, 2026
Samarasinghe’s film is a combination of documentary and fiction.

School of Theater Faculty Janie Geiser Awarded 2026 Robert Rauschenberg Residency

The Rauschenberg Residency is an invitation-only program that supports artists working across disciplines.

Mariia Lapidus Wins IFFR Tiger Short Award for ‘The Second Skin’

Lapidus, an MFA 2 student in CalArts’ Program in Film and Video, researched, wrote, directed, and edited the film. 

Rajee Samarasinghe’s ‘Your Touch Makes Others Invisible’ Wins Truer Than Fiction Independent Spirit Award

Samarasinghe’s film is a combination of documentary and fiction.

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Mariah Garnett Selected for 2026 Whitney Biennial

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