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Faculty Spotlight is an editorial series that showcases CCA's wide range of faculty members. The article features Sunny A. Smith, Dean of Fine Arts.

Exhibitions feature west coast debut of video installation by Gilligan and a new mixed-media installation by Kimura.

CCA alumni are bringing public art to the streets and parks of NYC.

Learn how the Oakland Campus Legacy Committee is working to archive the campus’s rich history and bring its unique spirit to San Francisco.

New campus housing and dining in San Francisco, opening fall 2020, make CCA a full residential campus for the first time in its history.

From face shields to face masks, faculty, alumni, and staff are contributing their time and talent to address nationwide shortages of personal protective equipment.

Two initiatives champion BIPOC student talent and contributions while building their skills for leadership and success.

After 25 years of remarkable leadership at California College of the Arts, President Stephen Beal retires to devote more time to travel, his painting practice, and family.

Exhibitions, town hall meetings, and installations encourage artists and designers to participate in civic life.

CCA partnered with Pixar during an intensive summer program—focused on new voices, collaboration, and storyboarding—for students pursuing an animation degree.

While sheltering in place, Assistant Chair of Illustration Michael Wertz has been making tiny illustrations that deliver a big message.

California College of the Arts announces the appointment of Ritu Kalra to the Board of Trustees for an initial three-year term. Kalra is the treasury director and special advisor to the executive vice president of Harvard University.

Wiens joins CCA from the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), where she served as director of marketing communications.

CCA is launching a search for a new Chief Financial Officer following the announcement that current CFO Ed Prohaska intends to step down in early 2022.

A series of new storefront galleries opens one block from the San Francisco campus and features the work of students, faculty, and visiting artists.

The new four-year, fine arts-focused degree program is designed for students who want to become game industry professionals and artistic leaders who shape the future of games and play.

Architecture faculty Adam Marcus, Margaret Ikeda, and Evan Jones reach a major milestone in their award-winning Float Lab project. Public celebration is 1–3pm September 21 at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.

After completing CCA’s BFA in Comics program, graduates will have attained both broad and specialized technical and conceptual competencies to employ in their postgraduate careers.

Tricia Brand, our inaugural vice president of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, talks about what sets CCA apart from other colleges and why she’s hopeful for the future.

Globally recognized curator Maria Lind helps CCA curatorial graduate students think more broadly about the field of curating.