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School of Critical Studies
Faculty / Critical Studies
December 2, 2025 |
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Artist, writer, and School of Critical Studies faculty Amanda Beech will present her five-channel video…
Critical Studies
October 14, 2025 |
Muriel Leung, faculty in the School of Critical Studies' MFA Creative Writing program, was recognized…
Critical Studies / Alumni
June 30, 2025 |
Susan Kinsolving (née Baumann), a member of CalArts' first MFA class in 1972, released her…
Theater / Music / Institute / Faculty / Design / Dance / Critical Studies / Art
June 5, 2025 |
On Saturday, June 7, the CalArts Reef Residency will host Open Studios, featuring work by…
Theater / Music / Institute / Film/Video / Dance / Critical Studies / Art
May 20, 2025 |
On Friday, May 16, the CalArts community, friends, and family saw Graduation Courtyard live up…
Theater / Music / Institute / Film/Video / Dance / Critical Studies / Art / Alumni
May 13, 2025 |
The creativity of the CalArts community will be on full display at 2025 CalArts Expo…