Last month the CalArts community lit up the David Geffen Theater at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures for a night of screenings at the 2024 Character Animation Producers’ Show! ✨ From belly laughs to heart-tugging moments, the evening offered a marvelous selection of student short films from the Character Animation BFA Program. Legendary Pixar director Pete Sohn graced the stage as the evening's guest of honor, and reminisced about his journey at CalArts, sprinkled with some breakfast burrit

We’re SO excited to be hosting Los Angeles National Portfolio Day right here at CalArts! Come to our campus, meet reps from more than 30 art institutions, and get feedback that could shape your future. See you this Sunday, Nov. 16 from 12 to 4 pm. RSVP via link in bio. 📹 Featuring: Acting BFA Tali and Graphic Design BFA Shivi #CalArts #ArtSchool #PortfolioReview #Admissions #CollegePrep | California Institute of the Arts

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CalArts’ legendary Halloween parties have evolved since kicking off in 1972. The annual event is now a large-scale production led by a student-run class, bringing together artists from all six schools. From designing the theme and storyline to orchestrating scenic design, lighting, and soundscapes, the class creates a cohesive, immersive experience. Along the way, they learn about marketing, building, budgeting, and working with vendors—all in the name of their peers experiencing their work whil