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What to consider when choosing a pre-college summer program
Are you planning to spend next summer making art, going to summer school, or previewing college? Here are some important tips to consider when choosing the right pre-college summer program.
Press release / March 22, 2018
Inaugural diversity studies faculty exhibition features two weeks of celebratory events
Events include teach-ins, lectures, live music and more.
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How to pick the right samples for your art portfolio
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Founders Hall opens new doors for CCA
With room to house about 25% of the college’s student population and a public dining hall, Founders Hall pushes CCA toward the goal of becoming a unified, fully residential campus.
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Ten questions for CCA’s 10th president, David Howse
Get to know President David Howse and why he’s excited to lead the college in this next chapter in its history.
Press release / May 24, 2022
CCA Wattis Institute presents: Hervé Guibert: This and More
Curated by Wattis Institute Director Anthony Huberman, this exhibition at the Wattis Institute introduces a lesser-known body of work by the late French artist Hervé Guibert (1955–1991). On view June 9–July 30, 2022.
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6 things your art portfolio must have
The quality of your art portfolio has the single biggest impact on your application to art school. Here are some tips on what to include.
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The personal and professional value of an arts education
Artists can apply their creative talents and unique viewpoints almost anywhere.
Press release / Sept. 26, 2019
Community celebrates the launch of CCA Float Lab in Oakland Bay
A vibrant community celebration brought together civic leaders, CCA faculty, and students of all ages for the historic launch of CCA Buoyant Ecologies Float Lab.
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Focused on the future with CCA campus unification
With the creativity and inventive solutions that artists and designers are known for, CCA’s campuses will be unified in San Francisco on schedule in fall 2022.
Press release / March 21, 2023
CCA Curatorial Practice and CCA Wattis Institute Present uncontained: categories always leak
Featuring work by five acclaimed female artists—Candice Lin, Cathy Lu, LaRissa Rogers, Cammie Staros, and Stephanie Syjuco.
Press release / Jan. 16, 2019
$90 million CCA student housing project receives strong support from investors
New building to house 500+ students with below-market, on-campus housing in San Francisco.
Press release / Oct. 28, 2021
CCA’s annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair and Homecoming festivities take place November 20 on CCA’s Oakland campus
Visit CCA’s Oakland campus at 5212 Broadway for food trucks, live music by the Delta Wires, open studios, and handmade goods for sale from CCA students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
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Celebrating our Bay Area community with the de Young Open
More than 100 CCA community members were selected for the de Young Open exhibition, a celebration of the diversity of talent in the Bay Area this fall.
Press release / Jan. 13, 2023
CCA opens new Campus Gallery with inaugural exhibition by alum Christine Wong Yap
CCA presents Recognitions / 认 • 知, a solo exhibition by Christine Wong Yap as the first exhibition in its new Campus Gallery, on view January 25–March 17, 2023.
Press release / Oct. 25, 2023
David C. Howse appointed president of California College of the Arts
Following an extensive search, CCA is pleased to announce David C. Howse as the 10th president of the college.
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Three simple questions can help you find the perfect art school
When researching art colleges, it's helpful to think ahead by asking yourself critical questions about what a sustainable practice looks like, where you'd like to live, and more.
Press release / Oct. 21, 2021
California College of the Arts appoints Julie Lythcott-Haims and Abby Sadin Schnair to Board of Trustees
Press release / June 18, 2018
Summer exhibitions at CCA Wattis explore, expand, and disrupt notions of time
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On this land, a cultural site
Archaeological testing on CCA’s Backlot made the exciting discovery of organic materials that signify human activity, including tool making, from almost 7,500 years ago.