Extended Studies at CalArts

10/14/2026

Congratulations to all new students! Wishing you an inspiring start and great work ahead.

Design

10/12/2026

Join us for an open life drawing session for CalArts alum, current students, animation professionals, and the local community! 3 hour sessions consisting of n**e and costumed models in both short and long poses.

Registration required (link in the bio). 1st session FREE with discount code (OPENDRAW).

10/09/2026

We’re so excited to be at Lightbox Expo again this year! 🎨✨ We’ll be hosting animation portfolio reviews led by CalArts faculty and alumni. Sign-up list coming soon!!!

10/02/2026

Have you spotted A113 in any Pixar or Disney films? The classroom is still on campus and used by students!

09/14/2026

Selected life drawings by Christina Woo, instructor for Drawing Skills Studio this fall. Course is open now ❤️ on campus, open to the community, and takes place in the evening.

Background was filmed in Valencia-- where Calarts is located. Does anyone recognize where it was filmed? ✨️

09/10/2026

Check out cool work from our Professional Development Workshop by Michelle. Tag us for your work to be featured!

Apply now for 2026!

09/03/2026

Jesse Saler (Squid Game, Shameless, Chicago Fire, ect.) shares what to expect in Acting Audition Self-Recording Workshop, course now open! saler
Check our link in the bio or find the complete catalog of courses open now at calarts.edu/extended-studies

09/02/2026

A warm welcome to the new CalArtians arriving on campus! 🎓✨

We wrapped up English for the Creative Arts last week, which included an inspiring field trip to the iconic Angels Flight.

08/30/2026

Today, we feature amazing work from Zing Ping from our Professional Development Workshop. Tag us for your work to be featured!

✨ “ Mr. Caleb’s analysis on students’ works is a great learning process, as he points out the strengths and areas for improvement. He can grasp student's intentions very accurately and provide strong thoughtful analysis.”

Apply now for 2026!

08/28/2026

Heartbroken about the fire on Main Street, but so proud of how our community is rallying together. Huge shoutout to our amazing alumni who are already jumping in on the ground to support recovery efforts and help everyone affected get back on their feet. ❤️

The Main was not just a community theater, but a place that supported the growth of the arts in Santa Clarita.   And, although the physical theater was destroyed by the Main […]