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Press release / Feb. 14, 2025
​​ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ raises nearly $45 million creating a strong pathway for future growth
The college announced today that it has successfully raised nearly $45 million in contributions from numerous individuals and entities committed to arts education.
Press release / Feb. 3, 2025
This month at ​​CCA: February 2025 public events
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is excited to invite the public to experience its newly expanded campus with an exciting lineup of exhibitions, artist talks, lectures, and special events this February.
Press release / Dec. 19, 2024
CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts announces 2025 winter and spring exhibitions and programming
The CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts is thrilled to announce its programming for the new year, featuring a rich lineup of exhibitions, artist talks, performances, and publications.
Press release / Oct. 3, 2024
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ welcomes 10 new faculty and chairs across the college
The college is pleased to announce the appointment of 10 new faculty members and chairs to the college, including both new hires and current faculty.
Press release / Sept. 24, 2024
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ announces the 2024 recipients of the Michael and Jeannette Lopez Endowed Scholarship
For the second consecutive year, seniors in Fine Arts programs at CCA will receive funds to support the final year of tuition.
Press release / Aug. 12, 2024
CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts presents All This Soft Wild Buzzing
CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts is thrilled to present All This Soft Wild Buzzing, the inaugural exhibition in the new gallery space on CCA’s expanded campus.
Press release / April 23, 2024
Four faculty members and one alum from ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ awarded the 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship
Faculty members Kim Anno, Lucas Foglia, Guillermo Galindo, and Léonie Guyer, and alum Ahndraya Parlato are among those recognized for the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship.
Press release / April 22, 2024
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ announces 2024 Honorary Doctorate recipients Deborah Willis and Hank Willis Thomas
CCA is thrilled to announce artist and scholar Deborah Willis and visual artist and CCA alum Hank Willis Thomas (MFA Photography and MA Visual Criticism 2003) as the Honorary Doctorate degree recipients at the 117th Commencement Ceremony.
Press release / April 3, 2024
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ 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.
Press release / March 22, 2024
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ 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.
Press release / Feb. 28, 2024
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ 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 CCA’s 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 ÐÓ°É´«Ã½.
Press release / Feb. 7, 2024
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ appoints Jacqueline Francis as dean of Humanities and Sciences
CCA is pleased to announce Jacqueline Francis as the new dean of Humanities and Sciences. Francis will oversee the division’s 10 programs and its collegewide curriculum in which all students participate.
Press release / Jan. 9, 2024
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ announces scholarship to fund senior year tuition for Fine Arts students
Jeanette G. and Michael J. Lopez gift $2 million to create an endowed scholarship program at CCA.
Press release / Nov. 20, 2023
CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts presents Mexican artist Rodrigo Hernández’s first U.S. solo exhibition
CCA and CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts proudly presents Rodrigo Hernández: with what eyes?, a new solo exhibition by the acclaimed Mexican artist Rodrigo Hernández.
Press release / Oct. 25, 2023
David C. Howse appointed president of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½
Following an extensive search, CCA is pleased to announce David C. Howse as the 10th president of the college.
Press release / Sept. 26, 2023
CCA Wattis Institute’s 2023–2024 research season is inspired by the work of artist Anicka Yi
The yearlong research season, Anicka Yi is on our mind, begins in September with an exciting lineup of free events, lectures, screenings, and programming with Anicka Yi’s visionary work as the centerpiece.
Press release / Aug. 23, 2023
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ welcomes 10 new chairs across the college
CCA is delighted to welcome 10 new chairs to the college, including both new hires and current professors and faculty.
Press release / Aug. 17, 2023
CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts presents an exclusive solo exhibition Ana Jotta: Never the Less
CCA and CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts proudly presents Ana Jotta: Never the Less, a new solo exhibition by acclaimed Portuguese artist Ana Jotta.
Press release / July 31, 2023
Angelo Donghia Foundation awards third grant to CCA
The grant to the Interior Design program will support a two-year initiative to inspire sustainability in design through coursework and programming with climate-focused topics.