We hope you were able to celebrate and enjoy the holidays with your loved ones over the long weekend. As we look forward to the final few weeks of the term, your health and safety remain our number one priority. We are taking this opportunity to remind our community members of post-trave...
Simon Johnston named Creative Director and Faculty Liaison (NOTE TO EDITORS: High-resolution images are available at this online gallery.) (Pasadena, Calif.) February 10, 2015 — Today Art Center College of Design announced the appointment of Gloria Kondrup as executive director of the Hoff...
New curriculum meets gaming industry demand for inventive storytellers Beginning this fall, students at ArtCenter College of Design will be able to declare a game design specialization to learn vital skills in demand by the rapidly growing video game industry. The aim of the Game Design track wi...
Interaction Design Chair Maggie Hendrie Will Align Two Like-Minded Disciplines ArtCenter College of Design Provost Karen Hofmann announced today that the College has named Maggie Hendrie to the position of chair of the graduate Media Design Practices department. Anne Burdick, who has held the po...
Unusual Collaboration Aims to Bridge Divide Between Diverse Communities and Law Enforcement ArtCenter College of Design is pleased to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This prestigious new grant was awarded in support of a project...
Dear ArtCenter Community: I’m pleased to let you know we have been given full approval by our partners at the Pasadena Public Health Department to move forward with travel quarantine modifications as follows: Domestic Travel Fully vaccinated individuals will no longer need to quarantine po...
We appreciate the level of engagement and active response exhibited by the ArtCenter community over the last several days regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. We would like to reiterate important information from yesterday’s COVID-19 update (#16), which was sent by the President’s office, a...
Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday break and you were able to rest, relax and recuperate. As we prepare for the start of the Spring term, we are happy to confirm that we will be having on-campus classes starting January 15, as scheduled. Thanks to the community for adhering to...
Dear ArtCenter Community, I am writing to let you know that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has just concluded counting the ballots to determine whether the California Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO (CFT, AFL-CIO) will represent all full-time and part-time faculty at ArtCenter. By a vote...
Inaugural Exhibit, Details of Design: Beauty, Aerodynamics and Functionalism, Defines Efficient and Fashionable Mobility College Previews the Peter and Merle Mullin Transportation Design Center ArtCenter College of Design proudly announces the debut of the Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery and its i...
Students Develop Experiences that Foster Connection and Friendship IMVU, the world’s largest avatar-based 3D social network, and ArtCenter College of Design, one of the world’s premier art and design schools located in Pasadena, California, recently launched a studio partnership to give...
An Art-Science Collaboration SKY Stories: Cosmologists Occupy an Art Space , a video series about the personal stories of three astrophysicists and how they decided to pursue their careers, premiered this month (January 2021) on ArtCenter College of Design’s website and social media channel...
International Touring Exhibition Presents Student Work fromÉcole cantonale d’art de Lausanne and ArtCenter Graphic Design. On view October 22, 2026–December 18, 2026 Opening reception and panel talk: Wednesday, October 21, 6–9 p.m. PASADENA, CA — The Hoffmitz Mil...
The new Creative Hub Features 31,000 Square Feet of Specialized Labs, Classrooms, Exhibition Spaces, Studios and More Made possible via the generosity of Peter and Merle Mullin, the new center is part of the College’s reimagined South Campus ArtCenter College of Design officially unveiled th...
ArtCenter College of Design Chief Diversity Officer Aaron Bruce announced today that the College has named Jennifer May to the position of executive director of Designmatters. An international initiative that has been leading design for social impact education for more than 15 years, the Designmatte...
First Woman President in College’s 90+ Year History ArtCenter College of Design's Board of Trustees announced today that, after an extensive international search and a unanimous vote, the College has named educator and industrial designer Karen Hofmann as its next president and chief executiv...
First book about new careers in field of design for social innovation, presents compelling case studies, first-hand accounts, 360-degree view of rapidly shifting landscape LEAP Dialogues: Career Pathways in Design for Social Innovation hits bookstores in fall 2016 Designers are improving our ...
Robert C. Davidson Appointed Chair Emeritus Recognizing 10 Years of Leadership Inclusion & Diversity Leader Michelle Gadsden-Williams and Google Executive Ivy Ross Join as New Board Members As part of a commitment to diversify and strengthen its governing leadership, ArtCenter College of...
Dear Students, These days, the mere mention of “COVID-19” or “coronavirus” might lead some people to find some incorrect information or misinformation (especially in social media). Therefore, we recommend that you stick to official messages from public health and government ...
We are committed to implementing best practices for the safety and wellness of our community. Guided by Pasadena Health Officer orders and Cal/OSHA standard requirements, we are confident that adherence to mitigation standards will minimize the risk of viral spread, keep our community healthy ...
An Evening with Walter Murch Wednesday, August 13 in ArtCenter’s Ahmanson Theater Pasadena, Calif. WHAT: ArtCenter College of Design presents a rare public conversation and audience Q&A with one of film’s most celebrated creatives—Academy Award®-winning film editor, sound...
Transformation of Former U.S. Postal Service Facility Significantly Expands Campus, Provides New Access for Public and Art Community Opening event on Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. (Pasadena, Calif.) June 19, 2014 — In 2014, 870 South Raymond Avenue became the new home for ArtCenter’s...
At WantedDesign, Faculty Members Lead International Design Schools Workshop as Part of Juried Competition MAY 16, 2013, Pasadena, Calif.—With New York Design Week in full swing, the city is teeming with design professionals seeking the hottest talent and trends. ArtCenter is featured at two m...
Internationally respected pioneer of immersive video installation art (PASADENA, Calif.) April 4, 2014 — ArtCenter College of Design has named internationally renowned contemporary artist Diana Thater as the next faculty chair of the Graduate Art department, it was announced today by ArtCente...
Praised for Compassionate Leadership, Consensus Building and Exceptional Fundraising The board of trustees of ArtCenter College of Design announced today that Lorne M. Buchman has renewed his contract as president and chief executive officer through 2023. Board Chairman Robert C. Davidson Jr. pra...