California Institute of the Arts
Founded:
1961
Contact:
Steven D. Lavine,
President
Address:
California Institute of the Arts
24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia,
CA
91355
Phone:
(661) 255-1050
E-mail:
publicaffairs@calarts.edu
URL:
http://calarts.edu/
NPO Spotlight - California Institute of the Arts
Mission:
To educate artists in a learning environment focused on art-making excellence, creative experimentation, critical reflection, and providing a diversity of voices.
About the Organization:
Founded in 1961 by Walt and Roy Disney through the merger of the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music and the Chouinard Art Institute, CalArts was the nation's first art institute to offer both an undergraduate and graduate degree in the visual and performing arts. Today, its 1,400 students are trained and nurtured to become the next generation of professional artists.
Current Programs:
CalArts houses schools of art, critical studies, dance, film/video, music, and theater. The institute also offers free afterschool and school-based arts programs for youth through the CalArts Community Arts Partnership and operates the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater, which is dedicated to presenting innovative visual, media, and performing arts. In addition, the institute publishes the magazine CalArts and Black Clock, a literary journal.
Web Site:
The CalArts Web site provides information on the degrees offered by the institute as well as financial aid for students and its library services (including an interactive catalogue). In addition, the site offers a selection of student interview videos, campus photo galleries, and an area for CalArts alumni.
Funding:
CalArts receives funding from foundations, corporations, alumni, and other individuals.
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