CalArts Graduation 2013 Bestows Artist, Alumnus Eric Fischl with Honorary Doctorate

Renowned painter, sculptor and printmaker Eric Fischl returns to CalArts today (May 17) as the commencement speaker for the Institute’s 2013 graduation ceremony. Fischl, who earned a BFA in Art from CalArts…

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EventMay 16 - 22, 2013

Films By CalArtians Screen at Cannes Film Festival

The Spirit Game Trailer from Craig Goodwill on Vimeo. The Cannes Film Festival started this Wednesday (May 15) in France and three films by CalArtians are joining the prestigious festival….

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EventMay 16, 2013

Ed Fella’s Retirement Party at CalArts on May 16

Legendary graphic designer Ed Fella is retiring from CalArts, and the school is sending him off in style with a farewell party at the campus in Valencia, Calif., tonight (May…

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EventMay 16, 2013

Autarky: Frontier Animation Features 26 CalArtian Films at Cinefamily Tonight

With the CalArts School of Film/Video Showcase wrapping up this week, there’s another chance to check out student animated films tonight in Los Angeles. Now in its fourth year, Cinefamily hosts…

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EventMay 16, 2013

The Problem of Social Practice Class Releases ‘Box’ Publication

Ashley Hunt‘s Fall 2012 School of Art class, The Problem of Social Practice, releases a publication of work created during the course at a reception Thursday (May 16) from 7-9…

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Meet the 2013 Alpert Award Winners

The Herb Alpert Foundation and CalArts have announced the winners of this year’s Alpert Award in the Arts. The five $75,000 grants are given to mid-career artists in the fields…

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CalArts Character Animation Producers’ Show Highlights A New Crop of Talent

“It’s so weird seeing everyone cleaned up,” joked Dan Hansen, director of CalArts’ Character Animation Program, as he took the stage for remarks at the 2013 Producers’ Show held last Wednesday…

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