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Press release / Jan. 9, 2024
California College of the Arts announces scholarship to fund senior year tuition for Fine Arts students
Jeanette G. and Michael J. Lopez gift $2 million to create an endowed scholarship program at CCA.
Press release / Jan. 25, 2021
The Wattis Institute's winter/spring 2021 schedule features free, artist-centric events, lectures, screenings, and programming
The Wattis Institute presents a robust schedule of events centered on the question that drives the institution’s core mission: What and how can we learn from artists today?
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Digital Craft Lab enlivens San Francisco's Market Street
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Interior design junior wins major scholarship
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Students research at Autodesk Technology Centers in tranSTUDIO
During an Interior Design course lab called tranSTUDIO, students explore new frontiers in advanced manufacturing and design at Autodesk.
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You got into art college. Now what?
From exploring current student work to learning about first-year programs, here’s our best advice on how to choose between colleges.
Press release / June 16, 2022
The Wattis Institute presents: Drum Listens to Heart
Opening September 1, this 3-part exhibition with an accompanying performance series brings together contemporary artists and performers from around the world.
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JD Beltran and Scott Minneman: Learning interactively
Press release / Aug. 17, 2023
CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts presents an exclusive solo exhibition Ana Jotta: Never the Less
CCA and CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts proudly presents Ana Jotta: Never the Less, a new solo exhibition by acclaimed Portuguese artist Ana Jotta.
Press release / Aug. 23, 2023
California College of the Arts welcomes 10 new chairs across the college
CCA is delighted to welcome 10 new chairs to the college, including both new hires and current professors and faculty.
Press release / Jan. 10, 2017
CCA Wattis Institute appoints Kim Nguyen as new curator and head of programs
Former director and curator of Artspeak begins in January 2017.
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Hoang and Anh Nguyen: Creative Session
Brothers Hoang and Anh Nguyen started a club for students to help each other and improve their skills.
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Meet three CCA alumni who made it big
They share their CCA experience, the boundary-defying projects they worked on, and the industry-leading internships they secured.
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Jeanne Gang on Double Ground
Jeanne Gang and President Stephen Beal discuss the intentionality behind Double Ground, the concept that will physically unite CCA in San Francisco.
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Alum spotlight: Reimagining health care with social impact designer Megan Moyer
Press release / June 10, 2021
CCA announces Lorna Meyer Calas as the new chair of the Board of Trustees
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Which graduate Design degree is right for me?
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Three MFA Fine Arts students win Cadogan awards
Katayoun Bahrami, Ester Karnoski, and Bryce LeFort honored at September 10 ceremony and featured in annual SOMArts Cultural Center exhibition.
Press release / Feb. 23, 2023
CCA Announces 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Regional Winners
Young artists and writers recognized for their original works by nationally renowned award.
Press release / May 18, 2023
CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts presents new site-specific work by Caitlin Cherry
A new solo exhibition Caitlin Cherry: The Regolith Was Boiling, featuring a site-specific installation of large-scale oil paintings and digitally reproduced prints inspired by the architecture of the Wattis.