Ethan Clarke’s (Film/Video MFA 12) thesis film is featured at Annecy. The Annecy International Animation Festival kicks off in Annecy, France, next week with special programming dedicated to CalArts films…
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Los Angeles Transit Authority Takes on Chicago
For the better part of a year, CalArts School of Art alum Jim Snyder (Art BFA 05) has dedicated his free time to a special music project: Arranging and recording…
Continue reading »Photo Gallery: School of Theater’s Portfolio Review 2012
[nggallery id=”258″] The School of Theater recently showcased the work of graduating and continuing students in the Design and Production programs. The annual Portfolio Review allows theater and entertainment industry professionals…
Continue reading »Alumna’s Debut Novel Takes on Monotony of the Office
Los Angeles Magazine recently described author Anne-Marie Kinney (Critical Studies MFA 08) as a “Southern California Camus” in a review of her debut novel Radio Iris. Published earlier this month…
Continue reading »CalArtian’s Work to Be Premiered by Santa Clarita Master Chorale
Last year, Santa Clarita Master Chorale (SCMC) instituted its annual CalArts composition contest, which commissions one CalArts composition student to write a piece for the ensemble. Now in its second year,…
Continue reading »An After-School Outlet: Teenage Wasteland of the Arts
[nggallery id=”259″] Teenage Wasteland of the Arts (TWA), a private after-school arts program for teens ages 14-19, offers free, two-hour courses on Wednesdays in Los Angeles. Founded last fall by…
Continue reading »‘Breaking and Entering’ Collaboration Combines Installation and Theater
[nggallery id=”255″] While many students dive into a much-needed summer break this week, several CalArts students are preparing a new production at the Human Resources gallery space in Downtown Los…
Continue reading »Photo Gallery: More Scenes from Graduation 2012
[nggallery id=”257″] As previously posted, CalArtians capped their time at CalArts with a celebratory graduation ceremony last Friday (May 18). The day was marked by speeches, fireworks, music and dancing. The…
Continue reading »Candid Photos from CalArts Graduation 2012
[nggallery id=256] On Friday (May 18), CalArts held its 2012 graduation ceremony, dispatching the usual pomp and circumstance of other college graduations, instead bringing creativity, levity—and pyrotechnics. The afternoon’s festivities…
Continue reading »Video: A Brief History of John Baldessari
Last week, LACMA’s Unframed blog posted this short film about artist, Chouinard alum (59) and former CalArts teacher John Baldessari. Narrated by musician Tom Waits, the film was originally screened…
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