ArtCenter’s history is rich with students, staff and faculty who served their country through military service. The College’s reputation, culture and even the school’s site in Pasadena have been shaped by the veterans who have come through its doors since 1930 to take advantage of its intensive careers-focused programs that lead to bachelor and master degree […]
Grad Show is going on the road—trucks and vans loaded with the models, prints, paintings and creations representing years of blood, sweat and tears, will soon be streaming down Linda Vista and along Green Street—to the heart of Pasadena, where graduating students from all departments will be preparing their exhibits for Grad Show, under one […]
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” Alan Watts As you return to campus from break, you may notice things look a little different around here and some people may not be located where you last saw them. As usual, Facilities was […]
Sarah Tirzah Ellis was introduced to ArtCenter at a very early age. Her mother, an alum, frequently brought her to see work in the Student Gallery. She particularly recalls noticing a car designed by a student and thinking to herself, “I want to go here.” Worry over the price of attending college, however, led her […]
In a move that strengthens our multitalented leadership core, ArtCenter has named alumnus Jeff Salazar (BS 94 Product Design), one of McKinsey & Company’s first design partners, to the Board of Trustees. “In order to provide the best education for our students, we’re growing ArtCenter’s Board of Trustees to bring more breadth and depth of experience […]
A Living Treasure: Thirty Years of Anthony Zepeda and the ArtCenter Printmaking Studio is an exhibition that pays tribute to legendary teacher and printmaker Anthony “Tony” Zepeda. In 1975 Zepeda began his career at Gemini G.E.L printing studio where, for the next 11 years, he created works for artists such as David Hockney, Jasper Johns and […]
“The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.”—Abraham Lincoln Week 14 at ArtCenter is always a dizzying feast of activity—walls are being transformed into exhibition spaces; projects are being completed in classrooms, shops, hallways, parking lots and any conceivable available space; final presentations are underway and every […]
Graduating from ArtCenter is a remarkable accomplishment; the College provides a rigorous education and everyone who satisfies our degree requirements has much to be proud of. During each graduation ceremony we also take the time to recognize a number of exceptional student achievements—students who graduate with honors, with distinction, those who have been awarded an […]
“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” B. B. King The creative energy on both campuses is kicking into high gear as ArtCenter prepares for its series of Summer graduation events. Here’s what’s in store as the College prepares to launch the next wave of creative talent in to […]
July is International Zine Month, and to celebrate, ArtCenter’s library is presenting a series of events promoting its circulating zine collection, which is very rare among libraries, and showcasing zines created by ArtCenter students and alumni. The library is hosting pop-up zine libraries throughout the month, a zine reading party and an exhibition in the library featuring […]