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Five questions with Ron Arana
Graduating from CCA with a BFA in Architecture in 2009, Ron Arana is now the co-founder and managing partner of Arana Group, and was just recognized by Autodesk as one of its 40 Under 40 Champions of Construction.
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CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts announces fall 2026 artists-in-residence, exhibitions, and public programs
The Wattis is pleased to announce its fall programming with exhibitions, an artist residency, talks, screenings, and gatherings that invite visitors to engage with contemporary artists and ideas.
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Two CCA Fashion Design students receive 2026 CFDA scholarships
Congratulations to Jane Eunchong Lee for winning the CFDA x Veronica Beard Creative Futures Scholarship, and to September Zheng for receiving the 2026 Next Thread Initiative Scholarship.
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Meet the artists of Closer Reading and explore the books up close
In this video series, Macy Chadwick, Kate Laster, and Vivian Sming guide viewers through the pages and details of their artist books.
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Explore moments from The Last First Show reception
CCA’s MFA Fine Arts first-year cohort came together this spring for The Last First Show, a group exhibition at SFArtsED at Minnesota Street Project.
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Complexity → Clarity : Zoox
This spring, °µÍø³Ô¹Ï partnered with Zoox and Autodesk to explore the future of autonomous mobility.
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Highlights from our 2026 All-Campus Celebration
Experience what's next in art and design, fresh from the studios and minds of the Class of 2026. This event took place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at °µÍø³Ô¹Ï in San Francisco.
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SF Design Week 2026 events on campus
Join us on campus for hands-on workshops, cocktails and conversation, or stop by Union Square to see student creations on display.
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CCA students bring more eyes to the Bay through a creative campaign
Nina Mayne (BFA Communication Design 2026) and Ben Cardoza (BFA Communication Design 2025) developed an awareness campaign for San Francisco Baykeeper that calls on Bay Area residents to take collective action in protecting local wildlife.
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Shining Bright
Experience a glimpse of the Design Division's graduating student work as they prepare to enter the next phase of their design lives.
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Routed West: Quilts as Cultural Testimony
Jasmine Narkita Wiley reviews Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts, featuring Eli Leon’s collection curated by Elaine Yau, exploring quilts as living traditions and tools for preserving heritage.
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Three Questions for Sara Raffo
Communication Design Associate Professor Sara Raffo answers three questions about why it’s essential to get out of the studio for experiential learning.
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Capstone Intricacies
In this feature, we discuss Susan Skeele's, Capstone Intricacies, a thoughtful review of the Week One BFA Senior Exhibit showing at the Novack Gallery.
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Three CCA students named to prestigious 2026 Metropolis Future 100
Congratulations to Zi Ching Ooi (BArch Architecture), Gabriela Mierkalne (BFA Interior Design), and Anna Myasnikova (BFA Interior Design) on being recognized among the top architecture and interior design students.
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°µÍø³Ô¹Ï presents the 2026 MFA Fine Arts graduate exhibitions
On view May 1 through May 16, the exhibition features work by 19 emerging artists from °µÍø³Ô¹ÏFine Arts graduate program. Their work will be displayed at the Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts and Novack Gallery.
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“Oh, There’s More!â€
Inspired by celebrated sculptor JB Blunk and a generative prompt, the Atelier: Limited Editions course generates a remarkable and expansive body of work.
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A snapshot of Helena Garzotto’s “Reshaping Raw Materialsâ€
Isaiah Diaz-Mays offers an insightful review of senior Helena Garzotto's (BFA Furniture 2026) work as the recipient of the 2025 Ronald & Anita Wornick Award for excellence in wood arts. Her pieces emphasize the relationship between material and function.
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Celebrating the creative presence of Northern California in the 2027 Further Triennial
The CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts is pleased to participate in the inaugural Further Triennial
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Meet your Industry Professional Advisors
Industry Professional Advisors (IPAs) are professional artists, designers, and entrepreneurs who bring real-world experience directly into your one-on-one coaching sessions.
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CCA statement on State of California Grant
A statement regarding the $20 million grant from the State of California to the °µÍø³Ô¹Ï (CCA).