News and Events

With the recent spread of coronavirus across our region, we regret to inform you that out of an abundance of caution, The CalArts Gala at REDCAT, scheduled for March 21, has been postponed.

The Office of Alumnx and Family Engagement regrets that we are canceling the following gatherings: Special Viewing of 50 + 50: A Creative Century from Chouinard to CalArts on March 15 CalArts on the Road: Austin/SXSW, March 15; and CalArts on the Road: Houston/USITT on April 3. The...

Due to the measures put in place by the Institute to protect the CalArts community and prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), the CalArts Library’s physical spaces will be closed until the campus restrictions have been lifted.

The following message was distributed to the CalArts community from the CalArts Provost: Dear Faculty and Staff, I am writing tonight to update you on our ongoing response to COVID-19. First, I want to make clear that there are no known cases affecting our campus community, but it is...

The following message was distributed to the CalArts community from the CalArts Emergency Response Team: Dear CalArtians, One of the things we hold close in times of crisis and uncertainty is our values of community and respect. We know that the CalArts community will come together in...

The following message was distributed to the CalArts community from CalArts President Ravi Rajan: Dear CalArts Community, I am writing tonight to update you on our ongoing response to COVID-19. First, I want to make clear that there are no known cases affecting our campus community, but it...

The following message was distributed to the CalArts community from the CalArts Emergency Response Team: In an effort to keep our students, faculty, and staff as safe as possible, and to reduce potential for exposure to COVID-19, effective Tuesday, March 10, the Institute is postponing...

The following message was distributed to the CalArts community from CalArts President Ravi Rajan: March 9, 2020 Dear CalArtians, The tension and uncertainty stemming from the global COVID-19 outbreak have meant simmering unease and extra stress. For many here, the situation...

The following message was distributed to the CalArts community from CalArts President Ravi Rajan: As the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the globe, Los Angeles County has seen an increase in the number of cases over the past week. Out of an abundance of caution,...

The following message was distributed to the CalArts community from CalArts President Ravi Rajan: Dear CalArtians, I wanted to update you on activities at CalArts related to COVID-19 “coronavirus” and reassure you that we are doing all that we can to manage the situation and...