News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

November 3, 2025
Knowles was a central figure in the emergence of Fluxus in the 1960s.
November 3, 2025
Knowles was a central figure in the emergence of Fluxus in the 1960s.
October 30, 2025
The project blends Celtic tonality with Indian classical textures, West African rhythms, and cinematic soundscapes.

‘Redrawing the Rancho:’ Artists Reclaim the Histories of the Rowland Mansion

In Memoriam: CalArts Mourns the Passing of Alison Knowles

Knowles was a central figure in the emergence of Fluxus in the 1960s.

CalArts Alum James Waterman Sets ‘In Spring’ Album Release Show in LA

The project blends Celtic tonality with Indian classical textures, West African rhythms, and cinematic soundscapes.

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CalArtians Awarded 2025 Creative Research Grants from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts

The program supports the early, exploratory stages of artistic work.

CalArtians Awarded 2025 Creative Research Grants from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts

The program supports the early, exploratory stages of artistic work.

Electronic Music Pioneer, CalArts Professor Emeritus Barry Schrader Releases First New Album in More Than a Decade

Composed in 2024 and 2025, ‘Ambient : Aether’ represents both continuity and exploration.

Electronic Music Pioneer, CalArts Professor Emeritus Barry Schrader Releases First New Album in More Than a Decade

Composed in 2024 and 2025, ‘Ambient : Aether’ represents both continuity and exploration.

John Warren Examines Nashville’s Past and Present in Experimental Film ‘Future Tense’

The film is featured in the Frist Art Museum’s exhibition ‘Avenues to a Great City.’ 

John Warren Examines Nashville’s Past and Present in Experimental Film ‘Future Tense’

The film is featured in the Frist Art Museum’s exhibition ‘Avenues to a Great City.’ 

CalArts Faculty Muriel Leung Wins Lammy Award for Bisexual Fiction

The award was presented by Lambda Literary, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing writers and amplifying LGBTQ+ storytelling.

CalArts Faculty Muriel Leung Wins Lammy Award for Bisexual Fiction

The award was presented by Lambda Literary, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing writers and amplifying LGBTQ+ storytelling.

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A CalArts student wearing a handmade bee-inspired costume with a large yellow and black headpiece and translucent yellow fabric interacts with oversized white and yellow flower sculptures in the Institute’s main gallery area. Other students and visitors are seen in the background, adding to the vibrant, communal energy of the space. The image captures creativity, performance art, and student engagement at CalArts.

Animation Gallery Night 2025

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