CalArts Named One of Best MFA Programs For Acting
In May, Backstage, the largest online casting platform in the United States, released a list of “The Best 24 MFA & MA Acting Programs in the U.S. and U.K.” and among…
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Alumnus Receives 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant for Musical Theater Writers
Lyricist, playwright, performer and CalArts alumnus Ty Defoe (Theater BFA 10), along with collaborator Tidtaya Sinutoke, is one of the recipients of the 2017 Jonathan Larson Grants for emerging musical…
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EventMay 13 - November 26, 2017
CalArtians in 57th Biennale International Art Exhibition
While Mark Bradford and Sharon Lockhart represent the United States and Poland, respectively, in the prestigious Venice Bienniale (La Biennale di Venezia), two other CalArtians’ work are also on view….
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EventMay 13 - November 26, 2017
Faculty Sharon Lockhart Represents Poland at 2017 Venice Biennale
Above: Exhibition walkthrough of Sharon Lockhart’s ‘Little Review.’ School of Art faculty Sharon Lockhart is representing Poland at the prestigious 2017 Venice Biennale (La Biennale di Venezia) with the work…
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EventMay 13 - November 26, 2017
Mark Bradford Represents US in 2017 Venice Biennale
Artist, MacArthur “Genius” Grant award-winner and CalArts alumnus Mark Bradford (Art BFA 95, MFA 97) is representing the United States in the 2017 Venice Biennale (La Biennale di Venezia), the most…
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Slideshow: 2017 Evelyn Sharp Choreographic Residency Showcase
In May, The Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance at CalArts hosted a performance of works-in-progress by guest choreographer Pat Graney of dance group Pat Graney Company, along with CalArts…
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Xiya Lan’s You look scary Shortlisted by BAFTA
Above: Xiya Lan’s ‘You look scary.’ Last month, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced a shortlist of films in the running for the 2017 BAFTA Student…
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Sofia Coppola is Second Female to Win Best Director at Cannes Film Festival
Above: Trailer for Sofia Coppola’s ‘The Beguiled.’ Academy Award-winning filmmaker and CalArts alumna Sofia Coppola (Art 94) has won Best Director at the recently concluded 2017 Cannes Film Festival held…
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EventMay 19 - June 11, 2017
Amy Tofte’s Women of 4G at Zephyr Theatre
Fierce Backbone and Drive Theatre Company present the world premiere of Women of 4G, a new sci-fi mystery by playwright and CalArts alumna Amy Tofte (Theater MFA 11), on stage…
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Slideshow: More CalArts Graduation Photos
The class of 2017, their classmates, professors and friends gathered on campus in a celebration of their achievements in last Friday’s (May 12) CalArts Graduation. Musical performances, speeches and a…
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