News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

December 11, 2025
‘Elio’ is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15), Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), and Domee Shi.
His debut short film, created in collaboration with Justin Hogan, screens at the Santa Clarita International Film Festival this weekend.
December 11, 2025
‘Elio’ is directed by CalArtians Madeline Sharafian (Film/Video BFA 15), Adrian Molina (Film/Video BFA 07), and Domee Shi.
December 5, 2025
The conference takes place on Saturday, Dec. 6 at The Reef in downtown Los Angeles.

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.

‘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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Sharon Lockhart’s ‘Windward’ Featured in the 15th Shanghai Biennale 2025

‘Windward’ documents the rugged coastline and close-knit community of Fogo Island, Newfoundland.

Sharon Lockhart’s ‘Windward’ Featured in the 15th Shanghai Biennale 2025

‘Windward’ documents the rugged coastline and close-knit community of Fogo Island, Newfoundland.

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.

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.

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.

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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Photo of the Week

A group of five actors in colorful, vintage-inspired costumes gather closely around a seated firefighter character onstage. The background is filled with clocks of various sizes. The actors gesture expressively toward the firefighter, creating a humorous and dramatic tableau.

The School of Theater presents Ionesco’s The Bald Soprano. Photo by Julian Shelton.

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