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Your future with an MBA in Design Strategy
Delving into the unique blend of design and strategy, the chair of the MBA in Design Strategy (DMBA) program explores the distinct edge a DMBA degree offers.
Media coverage / April 17, 2024
How CCA alum Justin Marks founded the coolest skate shop in San Francisco
CCA alum Justin Marks (BArch Architecture 2013) and SFAI graduate Zachariah āTurtleā Dawson founded Low Key, a storefront that serves as both a skate shop and an art gallery.
Media coverage / April 16, 2024
CCA alum Elena Calabrese reaches new heights with interior design
Elena Calabrese (BFA Jewelry & Metal Arts 1995) pivoted creative lanes from accessory design to interior design, and founded her successful studio Elena Calabrese Design & Decor based in Sausalito, CA.
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Three Questions with BFA Fashion Design student Ashley Robles-Rasgado
Second year BFA Fashion Design student Ashley Robles-Rasgado is striving for a more connected world through accessibility in fashion. Here she shares her thoughts on community, inspiration, and hearing the needs of others.
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Go beyond the classroom with CCA faculty
CCA faculty from across the Design, Fine Arts, Architecture, and Humanities and Sciences divisions reveal insights into their creative professions beyond academia and what inspires their work.
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Three reasons Bay Area parents love this summer studio program
Middle schoolers in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade from all over the Bay Area make art at the Young Artist Studio Program in San Francisco.
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Curious courses at °µĶų³Ō¹Ļ
Make magic with your art, design the footwear of the future, and capture photos of your favorite ghosts in these curious courses offered only at CCA.
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Life in San Francisco as an art student
CCA students Layla Namak, Jennifer Guo, and Angel Lusky, and alum Wally Corona give us an insiderās view of what itās like to live and learn in San Francisco.
Press release / April 3, 2024
°µĶų³Ō¹Ļ Graduate Curatorial Practice Program and CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts present Absolute Memory: An Archive of Softness
Absolute Memory: An Archive of Softness is a group exhibition featuring five artists working in themes of the everyday and subjective narrative, Widline Cadet, Xandra Ibarra, Michael Jang, Clifford Prince King, and Kenneth Tam.
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Awakening the senses through storytelling with Alison OāDaniel
What does it mean to be brave as an artist? Filmmaker and CCA faculty member Alison OāDaniel dives deep into her creative process, pursuits outside of teaching, pushing the boundaries in film, and more.
Press release / March 22, 2024
°µĶų³Ō¹Ļ gala honoring Jack Wadsworth raises over $1.24 million
CCA celebrated long-time supporter Jack Wadsworth at its annual gala, raising over $1.24 million for student scholarships.
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A newly donated robot opens up possibilities for architecture and design
A large industrial KUKA robot joins CCA Architectureās Digital Craft Lab, paving the way for faculty and students to extend their explorations of digital fabrication and material innovation.
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A state-of-the-art campus for todayās makers has arrived
Picture what itās like to explore the newly expanded °µĶų³Ō¹Ļ this fall.
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Three questions with BFA Interaction Design student Colin Chan
The senior in the BFA Interaction Design program discusses what belonging feels like as an international student, holding on to hope in times of rapid change, and grounding his design practice.
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CCA@CCA energizes campus voting ahead of the primary elections
Creative Citizens in Action (CCA@CCA) inspires democratic engagement and creative activism year long and during efforts to get out the vote.
Media coverage / March 4, 2024
NBC Bay Area news features CCA's multi-year partnership with Greenville where students help rebuild for resilience
Architecture faculty members Janette Kim and Peter Anderson, along with students Melissa Gomes, Bennett Grisley, and Manthan Rasal share about their Greenville projects and vision to rebuild for resilience, longevity, and sustainability.
Press release / Feb. 28, 2024
°µĶų³Ō¹Ļ presents the 2024 MFA Fine Arts graduate exhibitions at the CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts
This two-part exhibition debuts work from 20 emerging artists in CCAās graduate program in fine arts.
Press release / Feb. 27, 2024
Daisy Nam appointed director of the CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts
Daisy Nam is announced as the new Zlot Family Director and Chief Curator of the Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts at °µĶų³Ō¹Ļ.
Media coverage / Feb. 27, 2024
Artforum highlights Daisy Nam to lead CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts
Artforum shares more about Daisy Nam's previous role at Ballroom Marfa, where she has worked as a curator since 2020 and as director since 2022.
Media coverage / Feb. 27, 2024
San Francisco Chronicle highlights the new director of CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts
CCA has named Daisy Nam the new director and chief curator of the schoolās Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts museum.