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Ranked as America’s top college for students in the arts by Newsweek/The Daily Beast, California Institute of the Arts has set the pace for educating professional artists since 1970. California Institute of the Arts has set the pace for educating professional artists since 1970. Offering rigorous undergraduate and graduate degree programs through six schools—Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Vide

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A big thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday at The Reef for the opening of SHAPING INHERITANCE. The exh...
09/04/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday at The Reef for the opening of SHAPING INHERITANCE. The exhibition brings together all eight Charles Gaines Fellows for the first time, exploring inheritance as both a given and a material for transformation.

Curated by jeffrey martín, the works include painting, sculpture, installation, film, sound, performance, collage, and expanded media by Jo Xacto, Kiko Thomas, Angie Emily Joseph, Niema Lightseed, alex Escobedo, Erick Benitez, AJ Jenkins, and martín.

The exhibition is open through Saturday, Oct. 17, with programming to be announced.

Disover more about the fellows: https://calarts.pulse.ly/e0gfg827px
Photos by Nathan Cheung

Alum Aashray Harishankar (Music MFA 22) made his feature film scoring debut with NAMASLAY, a horror satire directed by R...
09/03/2026

Alum Aashray Harishankar (Music MFA 22) made his feature film scoring debut with NAMASLAY, a horror satire directed by Rish and Kanish Arhant-Sudhir.

Harishankar developed more than 80 minutes of music, traveling to India in 2025 to record the score with local musicians.

The score reflects the film's plot through two opposing themes: one rooted in Indian classical music, conveying warmth and self-belief, and a second for the Vital Soul Yoga studio, which begins with satirical, comedic tones before descending into horror as the story unfolds.

Learn more about Harishankar’s work on the film at 24700: https://calarts.pulse.ly/euqsmxyxca

Move-in day part two: First gathering in the books. New community, new chapter, and an entire universe of possibility li...
09/02/2026

Move-in day part two: First gathering in the books. New community, new chapter, and an entire universe of possibility lies ahead.

Move-in day part one: Our stars have arrived! From different cities, with different stories, following different dreams,...
09/02/2026

Move-in day part one: Our stars have arrived! From different cities, with different stories, following different dreams, and now they’re becoming part of a whole new constellation.

Let's get this paw-ty started. Welcome (back) to CalArts!New students arrive this week, and returning students roll in n...
08/28/2026

Let's get this paw-ty started. Welcome (back) to CalArts!

New students arrive this week, and returning students roll in next. Let the creativity commence! View the full orientation schedule here: https://calarts.pulse.ly/cz0pawwhny

Calling all high school and community college counselors!Join CalArts in September at AICCU’s Regional Counselor Confere...
08/27/2026

Calling all high school and community college counselors!

Join CalArts in September at AICCU’s Regional Counselor Conferences across Northern, Central, and Southern California as part of the initiative.

This is a free event to learn more about pathways for your students, meet with representatives from several AICCU campuses and connect with them on admissions, financial aid, and student support services.

📅 September 1, 2, 16, and 17
Register: https://caprivatecollegeispossible.pulse.ly/nwshe20fjb

MovieMaker Magazine has recognized CalArts in its 2026 list of the top 30 film schools in the United States and CanadaTh...
08/26/2026

MovieMaker Magazine has recognized CalArts in its 2026 list of the top 30 film schools in the United States and Canada

The publication highlighted the Institute’s emphasis on independence and creativity, attentive faculty, study-abroad opportunities, and our influential legacy in animation. We're honored to be included!

See the full story at 24700: https://calarts.pulse.ly/pdcydvhu6b
Image: Alum Jorge Gutierrez joins the School of Film/Video for Friday Night Talks. Photo by Rafael Hernandez.

This week is the start of something good: CalArtians returning to campus! Here’s to finding your place, your people, and...
08/26/2026

This week is the start of something good: CalArtians returning to campus! Here’s to finding your place, your people, and your purpose this fall.

✏️ Orientation schedule: https://calarts.pulse.ly/rl88hhujb7
🎒 New students: Watch for communications from your individual schools regarding specific events for your programs throughout the week.
💫 Returning students: You are welcome to all general orientation events, but attendance is not required.

🔹GET SETTLED 🔹

Wednesday, Aug. 26:
International Student Move-In Day

Thursday, Aug. 27:
International Student Orientation

Friday, Aug. 28:
International Student Excursion

Saturday, Aug. 29:
New Student Move-In Day and Convocation

Sunday, Aug. 30–Sunday, Sept. 6:
Returning Students Move-In

🔹GET CONNECTED🔹

Monday, Aug. 31–Tuesday, Sept. 1:
New Student Orientation

Wednesday, Sept. 2:
School Engagement Day

Thursday, Sept. 3:
Faculty Engagement Day

Friday, Sept. 4:
Community Gatherings & Orientation Concludes

Tuesday, Sept. 8:
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES!!

🔹MORE TO EXPLORE🔹

Saturday, Aug. 29:
Shaping Inheritance, an exhibition of all eight Charles Gaines Fellows at The Reef

Wednesday, Sept. 2:
School of Music Welcome Concert

Friday, Sept. 4:
The School of Art and Alumni Engagement invites you to Skirball Cultural Center

Thursday, Sept. 24-Saturday, Sept. 26
The 4th Annual Experiments in Electronic Sound Festival at The Herb Alpert School of Music

Friday, Oct. 16–Sunday, Oct. 18:
Family Weekend

A milestone for alum Dale Franzen (Music MFA 89), producer of the film HADESTOWN: THE MUSICAL, which has made box office...
08/26/2026

A milestone for alum Dale Franzen (Music MFA 89), producer of the film HADESTOWN: THE MUSICAL, which has made box office history earning more than $20 million in North American theaters to become the highest-grossing live stage capture of all time.

Franzen produced the film alongside Mara Isaacs, Hunter Arnold, and Tom Kirdahy, and served as lead producer of the award-winning Broadway production.

Learn more about the production and Franzen’s career at 24700: https://calarts.pulse.ly/ajhh28usgh

Move-in day looked a little different in 1971. This week, we do it again.A new generation of CalArtians will walk throug...
08/25/2026

Move-in day looked a little different in 1971. This week, we do it again.

A new generation of CalArtians will walk through those same doors, hauling boxes, meeting roommates, and starting something unforgettable.

Photos from the CalArts photo archive.

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