We’re celebrating 80 years of excellence in art and design education at Art Center. Following the inauguration of our fifth president in April, and a community-wide Day of Service in June, the College continues its celebration with a special 80th Anniversary Weekend. On Saturday, October 16, Art Center will honor four prominent alumni—industrial designer Yves […]
It’s almost here: The fourth Art Center Summit, Projects and Partnerships in Sustainable Design, will be held September 22 through 24. This year’s event will highlight our association with the Opportunity Green Business Conference at L.A. Center Studios. Even better news: Previous Art Center Summit participants and attendees, as well as Art Center alumni, students […]
The Mini Lai Scholarship Fund was created out of love—love for the late Mini Lai, a talented illustrator and proud Art Center alum. The fund strives to honor her memory by granting scholarships to Art Center Illustration students, inspiring them to pursue their dreams no matter what challenges life presents. The fund is made possible […]
As the unofficial school mascot, Art Center’s Orange Dot has a long and storied history. When the school was founded in 1930, designers were exploring primary shapes, so it is no surprise that a simple filled-in circle was chosen to augment Art Center’s printed materials. Advertising alum Robert Brown claims that the Dot was his […]
As you know, there’s always something going on when it comes to Art Center alumni, students and faculty. Some of the latest: New works by Illustration alum Edwin Ushiro opening September 10 at Seattle’s Roq La Rue Gallery. Roq La Rue Former Rolls-Royce senior designer and Art Center instructor Marek Djordjevic talks about the rise […]
Beloved Art Center alumnus and faculty member Norman Schureman will be posthumously awarded an honorary degree at Saturday’s Graduation ceremony. Schureman earned his degree in Industrial Design from Art Center in 1985, going on to teach at the College for more than 20 years until his tragic death in March. He was a beloved instructor, […]
As you know, there’s always something going on when it comes to Art Center alumni, students and faculty. Some of the latest: Transportation Design alum Chip Foose serving as judge on Discovery Channel show, Ultimate Car Build-Off, premiering August 14: Discovery Channel Alum and former Illustration Chair Phil Hays to be posthumously inducted into the […]
Art Center is honored to welcome to campus world-renowned Australian cinematographer Peter James this afternoon to discuss his craft and more. Film Department instructor Allen Daviau will host the discussion with the highly acclaimed cinematographer and director of photography. James’ credits include Driving Miss Daisy, Black Robe, Alive, This Thing Called Love, Silent Fall, Diabolique, Paradise […]
As you know, there’s always something going on when it comes to Art Center alumni, students and faculty. Some of the latest: A new mixed media installation by Fine Art alum Jorge Pardo, Bulgogi, at Gagosian Gallery. artdaily.org Top-seller at Vroman’s Bookstore features cover illustrations by Art Center students. Pasadena Star-News Catching up with top […]
Dear Art Center Community: I am writing to update you on Art Center’s planning process and to outline the next steps to completion. As many of you know, we designed the entire process to consist of two major phases of work: the visioning phase and the strategic planning phase. The midpoint and fulcrum of the […]