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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.
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Aaron De La Cruz: In the Moment
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In Memoriam: Arthur Gensler, 1935–2021
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 / 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.
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.
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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 / 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.
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.
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Five questions with Alegra Figeroid, an Emmy Award-winning illustrator
Graduating from CCA with a BFA in Illustration and a minor in Writing and Literature in 2018, Alegra Figeroid is now a two-time Emmy Award-winning illustrator and comics writer.
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Five questions with Veronica Jackson
Graduating from CCA with an MA in Visual & Critical Studies in 2016, Veronica Jackson is now a practicing artist whose work draws on cultural research and personal narrative.
Press release / Aug. 28, 2025
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ announces two new members joining its Board of Trustees​​
The college is pleased to announce the appointment of two new trustees, David Saxe and Bonnie Hewson, effective July 25, 2025.
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.