CalArts has identified a possible threat to campus security. The Institute's security personnel are working with law-enforcement to evaluate the situation. CalArts will err on the side of caution and close the campus today, June 4, 2018, at 11:30 am to ensure the safety of its students, staff, and faculty. Please check the CalArts News page for further updates. We will post updates at this url as new information arises. For more information, please contact Jim Wolken at 603-933-2023.
3:30 pm PST - UPDATE: At this time, the investigation is still on-going. Continue to check this web page for when the campus will re-open.
6:30 pm PST - UPDATE: Earlier today, local law enforcement investigated a threat to the CalArts campus. After a full investigation, law enforcement determined that the threat was not credible. The campus has re-opened and will resume normal activities beginning Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
The safety of our students, staff, and faculty is always a top priority. CalArts take such threats seriously and will always err on the side of caution when it comes to protecting our community.