Take two. 🎬 Pixar Chief Creative Officer and CalArts alum Pete Docter (Film/Video BFA 90) chats with BFA students about how the industry has changed throughout his career, and where animation is headed with advancements like AI. Video by Nicolas Savignano. | California Institute of the Arts

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

Last Friday, School of Dance alumni and faculty gathered at the home of Dean Rosanna Gamson for an intimate reception before attending the Winter Dance performance at REDCAT. Huge thanks to Rosanna for hosting a beautiful evening! | California Institute of the Arts

From celebrating CalArts' 50th anniversary to looking forward to our future, 2023 was a year of memories and milestones. Wishing you a 2024 filled with peace, art, and joy! Watch our year in review at the link in bio. GIF design by @handbuiltstudio, a Los Angeles-based graphic design practice of three #CalArts alumnx from three different decades: founder Juliette Bellocq (Art MFA 00), Brooke Irish (Art BFA 14), and Makena Janssen (Art MFA 22). | California Institute of the Arts