News From California Institute of the Arts

News From California Institute of the Arts

January 14, 2026
The project began as Imamović’s Aesthetics and Politics program graduate thesis.
Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, Johanna Hedva, Mercedes Dorame, Tanya Orellana, and Ty Defoe are working across theater, visual art, performance, writing, and interdisciplinary practice.
January 14, 2026
The project began as Imamović’s Aesthetics and Politics program graduate thesis.
January 13, 2026
Mukherjee is one of five artists honored in 2026.

Five CalArtians Among 2026 USA Fellowship Recipients

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, Johanna Hedva, Mercedes Dorame, Tanya Orellana, and Ty Defoe are working across theater, visual art, performance, writing, and interdisciplinary practice.

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

The project began as Imamović’s Aesthetics and Politics program graduate thesis.

Film/Video Dean Ranu Mukherjee Named 2026 Ruth Award Recipient

Mukherjee is one of five artists honored in 2026.

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‘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.

‘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.

CalArtians Nominated for 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards

The CalArtian nominees include Rajee Samarasinghe (Film/Video MFA 16), Sean Buckelew (Film/Video MFA 14), and the late Paul Reubens (Theater BFA 73).

CalArtians Nominated for 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards

The CalArtian nominees include Rajee Samarasinghe (Film/Video MFA 16), Sean Buckelew (Film/Video MFA 14), and the late Paul Reubens (Theater BFA 73).

‘Map of the Bomb’ by Amanda Beech Exhibited at Sixth Research Pavilion in Helsinki

Beech will also deliver a keynote lecture at the exhibition opening on Thursday, Dec. 4.

‘Map of the Bomb’ by Amanda Beech Exhibited at Sixth Research Pavilion in Helsinki

Beech will also deliver a keynote lecture at the exhibition opening on Thursday, Dec. 4.

On 50th Anniversary of CalArts Character Animation Program, Model Anna Veedra Praises its Collaborative Spirit

‘It’s one of my favorite places to work. CalArts has an energy that’s very inspiring. It feels like a generator.’

On 50th Anniversary of CalArts Character Animation Program, Model Anna Veedra Praises its Collaborative Spirit

‘It’s one of my favorite places to work. CalArts has an energy that’s very inspiring. It feels like a generator.’

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Visitors stand in a white-walled art gallery, closely examining a table of colorful, rock-like sculptural forms in the foreground. Two people lean in to discuss the artworks, while others nearby look at the pieces or check a phone. Framed portrait paintings hang on the walls behind them.

CalArts Alumni walkthrough of Made In LA at the Hammer Museum with exhibiting artist Kelly Wall (Art MFA 19) and Curatorial Assistant Juan Silverio.

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