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Summer in Iceland: On Glaciers, Light, and a Farm-Turned-Residency

Posted on Friday, September 23, 2011, by Lindsey Lyons

Summer Study Abroad 2011: Iceland

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The date is May 22, 2011, just one day before my flight to Iceland to join 13 other CCA graduate and undergraduate students for John Zurier's three-week Iceland: Reykjavik and the Icelandic West study-abroad course. We'll spend three days exploring Reykjavik, followed by two weeks on a remote farm on the Snaefellsness Peninsula, then three more days in Reykjavik.

Call for Work: New Alumni Gallery online

Posted on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, by Lindsey Lyons

The CCA Alumni Exhibition Committee has launched the CCA Alumni Gallery online! This is a great opportunity to showcase your work and view the work of your fellow alumni. There are no entry fees and work will be reviewed by curators for future alumni exhibitions. The site is entirely run by alumni volunteers so upload times may vary. Please be patient!

Holiday Fair: a winter arts and crafts bazaar. December 5, Oakland campus

Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, by Lindsey Lyons

Please join the CCA community for the Holiday Fair. If you'd like to sell items at the fair, details about signing up for a table are below.

Saturday, December 5, 2009, 11 am–3 pm
Main walkway, Oakland campus

Fall Semester at CCA off to a Great Start: Orientation, Taco-Truck Party, Alumni Mixer, and more

Posted on Monday, September 21, 2009, by Lindsey Lyons

Here are a few highlights from an event-filled fall semester for the Alumni Association: In August, Alumni Kari Marboe (Ceramics 2008), Priscilla Barton (Industrial Design 2005), and Joshua Gorchov (Graphic Design 2001) shared stories and advice with new students during Orientation on the San Francisco campus. In September, alumni enjoyed free tacos at the Alumni/ Student Taco-Truck Party on Macky Lawn at the Oakland campus, and many came out for the alumni mixer at the Homestead in San Francisco last Friday evening.

Exhibition Reception for Marty Streich: Metal Artist, Sculptor, Teacher brings an alumni party to Meyer Library

Posted on Monday, September 21, 2009, by Lindsey Lyons

On September 16, over fifty alumni and guests attended a reception for Marty Streich: Metal Artist, Sculptor, Teacher. A teacher of metal arts and design at CCA from 1959 to 1999, Marty's rapport with his students, as well as his teaching methods, influenced many during his 40 years at the College. This exhibit showcases the designs created by Marty from 1960 to 1995. It was created by the CCA Alumni Council Archive Committee and is on view through October 9, 2009. With a strong mid-20th century aesthetic, Marty's work looks modern and fresh today.

Great alumni walk-through of Squeak Carnwath: Painting Is No Ordinary Object with the artist

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, by Lindsey Lyons

Over fifty alumni and friends attended a special alumni walk-through of Squeak Carnwath's (MFA Ceramics 1977) retrospective Squeak Carnwath: Painting Is No Ordinary Object at the Oakland Museum of California on August 20. Squeak and museum exhibition curator Karen Tsujimoto led alumni through the exhibition. Alumni then gathered for drinks and discussion at The Ruby Room in downtown Oakland. Thanks to everyone who came, and we look forward to seeing you at upcoming events. View photos here.

East Bay Alumni Potluck well worth the trek!

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2009, by Lindsey Lyons

Nearly 20 alumni and friends made the trek out to rural Martinez on Saturday, July 25 for an alumni gathering at the home of Patricia Vader (MFA Sculpture 2001). Patricia's 26 acre property is filled with her beautiful kinetic sculptures, amazing gardens and a menagerie of animals. Alumni mingled outside and enjoyed a potluck lunch overlooking the colorful gardens and views of the hills. Leland Byrd (Art Education 1973) gave us a demonstration of his tesla coil art and Patricia led us on a tour of her outdoor sculptures as well as the art inside her home.

New Grads - Keep in Touch!

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009, by Lindsey Lyons

Congratulations to new graduate Anna Baumann for winning our alumni update drawing. Anna won a Blick gift certificate by submitting her alumni update form by June 1. The drawing is over, but you'll want to be sure your contact information is up-to-date to receive the alumni e-newsletter, notices about Bay Area, national and international alumni events, a subscription to Glance - the college magazine, invitations to select CCA events, and more.

Wheely Whirly Peacock Party: an alumni potluck: July 25 in Martinez

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009, by Lindsey Lyons

Please join us at the Martinez home of Patricia Vader (MFA Sculpture 2001) for a special East Bay alumni gathering. View Patricia's outdoor sculptures, enjoy art and performances by alumni, or bring something of your own to exhibit or perform. The event is a potluck so please come with a dish or drinks to share and bring your family and friends, too. Are you about to trash something that Patricia could use for her artworks, such as bicycle wheels or other treasures? Consider bringing it to the party instead to be immortalized in a sculpture.

When: Saturday, July 25 from 1-4 p.m.

Alumni walk-through for Squeak Carnwath exhibition at the Oakland Museum of California: August 20

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009, by Lindsey Lyons

You are invited to a special alumni walk-through of Squeak Carnwath: Painting Is No Ordinary Object, an exhibition at the Oakland Museum of California honoring Squeak Carnwath (MFA Ceramics 1977). Please join museum exhibition curator Karen Tsujimoto and fellow alumni for an in-depth tour followed by drinks at the Ruby Room in downtown Oakland.

When: Thursday, August 20 from 4:15-5:30 p.m.