Day 1: On-campus together
Friday, October 16
| Time | Event | About |
|---|---|---|
| 12 - 1 pm | Lunch at Steve’s Cafe | Grab a bite at the campus’s culinary hub and get a true taste of student life! Lunch is hosted by CalArts and will be offered in Steve’s Café. It’s the perfect, casual setting to connect with your student, meet other families, and refuel before an afternoon of artistic exploration. Enjoy the buzz and see where the CalArts community comes together. |
| 12 pm | School of Music Concert (Main Gallery) | Join our School of Music students for the daily lunchtime concert in the Main Gallery. No ticket required, just sit and enjoy the music from students in programs and ensembles across the school. |
| 1 - 1:30 pm | Community Welcome (Main Gallery) | Join CalArts President Ravi Rajan and Vice President for Student Affairs Anthony Garrison-Engbrecht for a warm community welcome. This gathering is an opportunity to connect, meet fellow families, and kick off the afternoon’s events. |
| 2 - 3 pm | Campus tour (Reception Desk - Main Lobby) | Go behind the scenes! Explore the legendary, unique setting that is CalArts—from performance halls to woodworking shops—where creativity thrives. Our student guides will share personal anecdotes and give you an intimate look at the inspiring environment where your artist works and lives. Campus tours will depart from the Main Lobby near the reception desk. |
| 2 - 4 pm | Open classes and studios | Witness creativity in action in select open classes and studios. This is your unique chance to peek into diverse classes, observe student critiques, and see the artistic process unfold live in the studios. Experience the intensity and dedication that makes a CalArts education so transformative and exciting. |
| 4 - 6 pm | Mural unveiling and reception (Outside Tatum) | Join us for the unveiling of the new mural outside Tatum and stay for a reception and to meet the artists. |
| 8 pm | Open House Dance Concert | Join us for an evening of dance with our new BFA 1 students with choreography by Rosanna Gamson, Lilian Ortega and Nathan Makolandra. RSVP separately for Dance Concert tickets here *Please arrive no later than 10 minutes before the performance to claim your reservation. Late arrivals will not be admitted into the performance. |