News and Events

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) and Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA) announced a formal affiliation that will join CalArts and VCFA together in the ongoing delivery of transformative arts education at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) announced the appointment of Lareese Hall as its new dean of Library. Hall will begin her work as a member of the Institute’s academic leadership team in June 2024.

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) announced the appointment of Kathleen (Katie) Nicely as its new Senior Vice President for Advancement. Nicely will begin her work as a member of the Institute’s senior leadership team Feb. 5, 2024.

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is pleased to announce world-renowned writer and artist Denise Ferreira da Silva as its 2024 Theorist in Residence.

The Creative Writing MFA Program of the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is pleased to announce critically acclaimed poet, translator, and CalArts alumnx Don Mee Choi (Art BFA 84, MFA 86) as its 2024 Katie Jacobson Writer in Residence. 

The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) and California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) announced today a first-of-its-kind scholarship to support students who have extensive knowledge of and passion for the Fernandeño Tataviam community. 

To expand convenient access to high-quality medical care for California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) students, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is now providing primary care medical care services on the CalArts campus. The services are intended for students who require care for...

Tapper, who comes to CalArts from the Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U) in Toronto, Canada, will begin work Aug. 14.

Garrison-Engbrecht brings a wealth of experience from various California institutions, including his most recent position as Assistant Vice Chancellor & Senior Advisor, and former Chief of Staff for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of California, Merced.

2023 marks the 29th annual celebration of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA), which will be presented to 11 risk-taking, mid-career artists.