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Five questions with Rachel Poonsiriwong
Graduating from CCA in 2021 with a BFA in Interaction Design and a minor in History of Art and Visual Culture, Rachel Poonsiriwong is now pursuing a Master in Design Studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, where she focuses on Mediums.
Press release / Oct. 16, 2016
CCA announces finalists for design of expanded San Francisco campus
Allied Works, Michael Maltzan Architecture, and Studio Gang are selected as finalists to design a new unified institution for CCA.
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Using your degree in illustration: Professional options
Learn how you can use your degree in illustration to do just about anything, from marketing and publishing to surface design and murals.
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Read special tributes from colleagues and friends of President Stephen Beal
After 25 years of remarkable leadership at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½, President Stephen Beal retires to devote more time to travel, his painting practice, and family.
Press release / April 20, 2017
CCA announces 2017 commencement speakers
Press release / Jan. 16, 2019
$90 million CCA student housing project receives strong support from investors
New building to house 500+ students with below-market, on-campus housing in San Francisco.
Press release / June 19, 2019
Center for Impact at CCA announces Impact Award Winners
The Impact Award offers crucial funding for projects that could make a long-term impact addressing social and environmental challenges.
Press release / Feb. 14, 2022
CCA appoints Nicolas Elsishans as chief financial officer
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ (CCA) President Stephen Beal announced Nicolas Elsishans as chief financial officer, effective February 28.
Press release / March 10, 2022
CCA presents the 2022 MFA Graduating Class Exhibition
The exhibition debuts work from 27 emerging artists in CCA’s graduate program in fine arts.
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Fall semester public lectures and events go global
For the first time, CCA’s fall lectures are entirely online, bringing a diverse lineup of industry experts from around the world to audiences everywhere.
Press release / May 11, 2018
Fashion Experience 2018 debuts 11 collections by CCA emerging designers
Works presented through a fashion show and installation at SOMArts.
Press release / May 24, 2017
CCA gala honoring David Kelley Raises $1,000,000 for student scholarship fund
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Three simple questions can help you find the perfect art school
When researching art colleges, it's helpful to think ahead by asking yourself critical questions about what a sustainable practice looks like, where you'd like to live, and more.
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Four tips for ranking your top art colleges
Learn four key things to consider when deciding which top art college you will attend.
Press release / May 11, 2020
CCA celebrates its graduating students in digital Class of 2020 Showcase, on view online beginning May 14
The Class of 2020 Showcase brings the work of over 300 students across the Fine Arts, Architecture, Design, and Humanities and Sciences divisions to visitors’ homes while CCA’s campus is closed.
Press release / June 24, 2020
CCA awarded $225,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
The grant will support CCA’s work converting to a hybrid, online, and in-person fall 2020 semester by supporting four CCA library staff positions and two online learning platforms.
Press release / May 10, 2021
CCA celebrates its graduating students in Class of 2021 Showcase
The Class of 2021 Showcase features work from over 260 students across the Fine Arts, Architecture, Design, and Humanities and Sciences divisions.
Press release / Oct. 21, 2021
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ appoints Julie Lythcott-Haims and Abby Sadin Schnair to Board of Trustees
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.
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.