ArtCenter College of Design's Fine Art Department is proud to present Dad’s Hands Are Smaller, an exhibition of paintings by John Wu, a graduate of the department who has since gone on to gain attention for his explorations of how art interfaces with daily life and relationships. John Zi...
Affordable Student Housing, Enhanced Mobility and Elevated Park-like Quad Spanning Metro Tracks in Proposal (Pasadena, Calif.) November 13, 2015 —ArtCenter College of Design has made public its new master plan, charting a 10-year vision for the future of the College’s physical campuses...
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...
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Last week's hearing regarding Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court as well as the recent sentencing of Bill Cosby are both watershed moments in the #MeToo movement, causing great debate and concern within our campus community and beyond. Th...
Designs created by 30 students recognized as outstanding for sustainability, gaming, furniture, branding, packaging, toys and more Projects earned a total of 23 accolades Cheers filled the hallways on campus as news spread about ArtCenter College of Design students being recognized with a sweep of...
Available for street viewing beginning December 13, 2021 ArtCenter’s Exhibitions department and Graduate Media Design Practices program present an exhibition of student and faculty research from the fall 2021 graduate transdisciplinary studio, A Parade of Augmented Events. The work will culm...
As we prepare to re-open campus this Fall in a safe and controlled manner, we would like to provide additional details and information regarding face coverings directly related to ArtCenter College of Design and our community. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, face coverings must be worn by all fac...
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...
Long-envisioned Center Honors Faculty Member Leah Toby Hoffmitz Milken, Aims to Elevate Typographic Education, Expand Research and Teaching, and Serve as a Global Resource (NOTE TO EDITORS: High-resolution images and video are available for download from this online gallery.) (Pasadena, Calif.) De...
Funds Will Enhance Public Visual Literacy, Explore Future of Typography in Emerging Media, Build on Expanded Typographic Education, Research and Teaching “As pervasive as human language, typography has become a more critical agent as digital technologies transform our lives.” From bill...
Introducing Night Loo, a portable, personal urinal for refugee women and girls Over 2.6 million refugees live in refugee camps that often lack adequate access to basic amenities such as food, water, and first aid. Women and girls living in refugee camps face another problem – the threat of se...
Michael Reese, Rob Ball and Jessie Kawata Receive Alumni Awards for Creating Meaningful Change through Design at Fall Commencement Ceremony December 18 Three distinguished alumni will be honored by ArtCenter College of Design at its fall commencement ceremony Saturday, December 18th. The trio,...
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...
Graduates will Fuel Innovation Through “Design Thinking” to Create the Future (Claremont/Pasadena, Calif.) January 22, 2014 – ArtCenter College of Design and the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) today announced...
Largest Transaction in College’s 84-Year History Made Possible by Vision and Generosity of Peter and Merle Mullin (Pasadena, Calif.) July 21, 2014 — ArtCenter College of Design continues to expand its educational reach and resources with the acquisition of 1111 South Arroyo Parkway and ...
Milken donation is the first significant gift of ArtCenter President Karen Hofmann’s tenure ArtCenter College of Design is pleased to announce a $2 million donation from the Lowell Milken Family Foundation (LMFF) in support of the College’s Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography (HM...
College Set to Build Affordable Student Housing, Enhanced Mobility and Elevated Quad to Span Metro Tracks ArtCenter College of Design will move forward with a Master Plan approved unanimously by Pasadena’s City Council at a July 16th, 2018, meeting. The plan is an ambitious long-term strateg...
Prominent industrial designer and business leader brings passion and drive to ArtCenter’s culture of innovation In a move to strengthen a multitalented leadership core, ArtCenter College of Design has appointed prominent industrial designer Jeff Salazar to its Board of Trustees. As one of Mc...
Aims to diversify next generation visual communication designers to better reflect the audience the industry serves ArtCenter College of Design Provost Karen Hofmann announced today that, after an extensive international search, the College has named Sean Adams, recognized as one of the most influ...
A loving portrait of a cherished Los Angeles designer, author and educatorMarch 9, 2023 through June 24, 2023 On view at the Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery Opening Reception: March 9, 2023 from 6–8 p.m.“It’s funny how often an artist comes to a city from somewhere else and...
Continuing its exploration of issues related to sustainable design, ArtCenter hosted Unwrapping the Future: Designing for a Sustainable Tomorrow on Monday, November 18. In the wake of the seaweed renaissance, the well-attended event featured a limited screening of the documentary Seaweed Stories, fo...
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...
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...
Philanthropist, business leader and distinguished ArtCenter College of Design Trustee Emeritus Peter W. Mullin passed away at the age of 82 on September 18. The College offers heartfelt condolences to Merle, his wife, and the family as the community grieves this loss. “We’re grateful to...
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...