3 pm
Registration & Check-In Check in for your Anniversary Weekend nametag lanyard. Open to the CalArts Community Time: 3-9 pm |
CalArts Extended Studies Information Table CalArts Extended Studies celebrates ten years of offering arts education to students seeking alternative paths in creative and professional development. CalArts Alumnx have access to thousands of free courses through Coursera for CalArts. Time: 3-7 pm |
CalArts Fund Pop-Up Make a gift this weekend and receive a special edition 50th anniversary pin. Open to All Time: 3-7 pm |
CalArts Library Time: 8 am – 9 pm |
Parking Shuttle Overflow lot is located at the Church of Latter Day Saints (see address below). Open to All Time: 3 pm – 12:30 am |
4 pm
Invocation with Dennis Garcia of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (Chaguayavitam) CalArts campus sits on the unceded ancestral lands of the Chaguayavitam, the people of Chaguayanga, whose present-day descendants are citizens of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. They have been here for millennia and will forever call this place home. Through meaningful partnership and collaboration, CalArts is committed to lifting up their stories, culture, and community. Open to All Time: 4 pm |
Beer Garden / Clark’s Field Stage World Music Festival & Happenings Performances Join us for socializing, live music, performances, and food at our Anniversary Weekend kick off!
Open to All Time: 4-10 pm |
Drag Ball Scenic Design Installation on View Check out the scenic design set up from the latest student production in the Main Gallery! Open to All Time: 4 pm |
Drag Ball Dress Rehearsal Anniversary Weekend attendees are invited to watch the Drag Ball Dress Rehearsal. This year’s theme is Queer Wrestling Entertainment! Open to All Time: 4-6 pm |
Campus Store Pop-Up Shop Your one stop shop for CalArts 50th anniversary shirts, hats, mugs, and more! Open to All Time: 4-8 pm |
Anniversary Weekend Lounge CalArts Memories | In Memoriam Open to Alumnx Time: 4-9 pm |
6 pm
Classes of ’20 and ’21 Graduation Dinner Admission limited to ’20 and ’21 and their guests only Time: 6-8 pm |
7 pm
Selections from the CalArts Poster Archive, 1970-2023 CalArts’ poster game has long been strong, with beautiful and beguiling broadsides created to accompany events major and minor throughout its history. View a selection of these graphic marvels—and the events they promoted—from the Institute’s extensive archived. Open to All Time: 7-11 pm |
Graphic Design Alumnx Happy Hour Graphic Design invites alumnx, faculty, and students to a casual happy hour hang! Time: 7-9 pm |
Spring Dance Concert Tickets Required – Click to Purchase Tickets Open to All Time: 7-9 pm |
World Music Festival CalArts World Music Festival – Immerse yourself in a vibrant world and be part of a movement that celebrates the diversely rich and beautiful cultures of the World! 7:30pm: World Percussion Ensemble Open to All – Open Seating Time: 7:30-10:15 pm |
8 pm
Happenings In honor of our 50th Anniversary, CalArts is producing a variety of 85+ artistic projects from the alumnx and student community that will occur Friday evening and replay Saturday afternoon. View the full schedule. Open to All Time: 8 pm |
Performance Series: Everybody Retelling the anonymously written 15th century drama Everyman, Everybody is the story of how we all might face judgment when it’s time to answer the question: “How did you choose to live your life?” This comedic adaptation – with a surrealist staging and a cast which reshuffles their roles each performance – encapsulates the erratic and deceptive nature of life on Earth. Ticket Required – Click to Purchase Tickets Open to All Time: 8-10 pm |
All Day
Student Selections from the CalArts Poster Archive, 1970-2023 Stroll through the second floor, past the Bijou, the library, and beloved the Tatum Coffee Shop and take in student-curated prints from the famed CalArts Poster Archive! Open to All Time: Available to view all day |
Steve’s Cafe Open to All Hours Open: 7:30 am – 10 pm |
Tatum Coffee Lounge Open to All Hours Open: 7:30 am – 10 pm |
10 am
Registration & Check-In Check in for your Anniversary Weekend nametag lanyard. CalArts Community Time: 10 am – 8 pm |
Drag Ball Scenic Design Installation on View Check out the scenic design set up from the latest student production in the Main Gallery. This year’s theme is Queer Wrestling Entertainment! Open to All Time: 10 am – 3 pm |
CalArts Extended Studies Information Table CalArts Extended Studies celebrates ten years of offering arts education to students seeking alternative paths in creative and professional development. CalArts Alumnx have access to thousands of free courses through Coursera for CalArts. Time: 10 am – 8 pm |
Parking Shuttle & Overflow Parking Lot Overflow lot is located at the Church of Latter Day Saints (see address below). Open to All Time: 10 am – 4 pm |
Campus Store Pop-Up Shop Your one stop shop for CalArts 50th anniversary shirts, hats, mugs, and more! Open to All Time: 10 am – 4 pm |
Anniversary Weekend Lounge CalArts Memories | In Memoriam Open to Alumnx Time: 10 am – 9 pm |
Steve’s Cafe Open to All Time: 10 am – 7pm |
CalArts Fund Pop-Up Make a gift this weekend and receive a special edition 50th anniversary pin. Open to All Time: 10 am – 8 pm |
Selections from the CalArts Poster Archive, 1970-2023 CalArts’ poster game has long been strong, with beautiful and beguiling broadsides created to accompany events major and minor throughout its history. View a selection of these graphic marvels—and the events they promoted—from the Institute’s extensive archived. Open to All Time: 10 am – 9 pm |
Student Selections from CaArts Poster Archive Stroll through the second floor, past the Bijou, the library, and beloved the Tatum Coffee Shop and take in student-curated prints from the famed CalArts Poster Archive! Open to All Time: 10 am – 9 pm |
Tatum Coffee Lounge Open to All Time: 10 am – 10 pm |
11 am
Bookends: a conversation between Bobby John, Carey and Ravi A conversation with former CalArts President Robert J. Fitzpatrick, current President Ravi Rajan, and alum Carey Lovelace (Music BFA 75). Using historical stories and events, the topic will focus on how CalArts’s founding and history, and the world during those times, informs our future given our world today. Open to All Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm |
Graphic Design Poster Archive Tours A student archivist will lead small groups through the Graphic Design Poster Archive and share meaningful poster selections with visitors. Open to All Time: 11 am – 4 pm |
Integrated Media and School of Art Open Studio Information Table Open to All Time: 11 am – 6 pm |
Integrated Media Open Studio Time: 11 am – 5 pm |
Beer Garden World Music Festival Performances:
Drinks and food trunk lunches are available for purchase Open to All Time: 11 am – 5 pm |
Story Booth Share your CalArts story! Open to Alumnx Time: 11 am – 6 pm |
12 pm
Happenings In honor of our 50th Anniversary, CalArts is producing a variety of 70+ artistic projects from the alumnx and student community that will occur Friday evening and replay Saturday afternoon. View the full schedule. Open to All Time: 12-5 pm |
Alumnx Meet Up by School It’s time to catch up with fellow alums from your school!
Time: 12:30-2 pm |
1 pm
Airing Out Our Drawers: 50-ish Years of CalArts’ History and Creativity from the Library and Institute Archives The exhibit is a multidisciplinary celebration of CalArts’ legacy of innovation. Selections from each of the CalArts Library’s major collections serve to represent the historical investments, radical pedagogies, and experimental artforms from each of the Institute’s six Schools. The Library is home to the Institute Archives, a robust Artists’ Book collection, Special Collections, and many more unique resources that have the potential to meaningfully enrich creative practice. By examining our community’s history and artistry, we can find the means to deliberately imagine our future. The Exhibition Catalog Zine, put together as a group effort by the CalArts Librarians and Library Staff. Flip through the pages to learn more about what treasures are held at the library and how to access them. Physical copies are available at the library Circulation Desk. Time: 1-5 pm |
Artistic Licenses Get your CalArts issued Artistic License on the Blue Brick Road – now accepting renewals and new applications! Time: 1-5 pm |
CalArts Library Time: 1 – 5 pm |
Alumnx Meet Up by School It’s time to catch up with fellow alums from your school!
Time: 1:30-3 pm |
2 pm
Performance Series: Everybody Retelling the anonymously written 15th century drama Everyman, Everybody is the story of how we all might face judgment when it’s time to answer the question: “How did you choose to live your life?” This comedic adaptation – with a surrealist staging and a cast which reshuffles their roles each performance – encapsulates the erratic and deceptive nature of life on Earth. Ticket Required – Click to Purchase Tickets Open to All Time: 2 pm |
A-Block Animation Remodel Sneak Peak Join us for sneak peek of latest part of the CalArts Campus to be remodeled. It’s still under construction, closed-toed shoes may be required. Bring your curiosity and questions about the space and we’ll bring the hard hats! Open to All Time: 2-4 pm |
Graduate Open Studios The CalArts School of Art presents the Annual Graduate School Open Studios 2023 across numerous studios and galleries. Graduate students in the Art, Photo & Media, Art & Technology, Integrated Media and Graphic Design programs invite the public into dozens of workspaces and studios to share ideas, works in progress, and experiments– a deep glimpse into the evolving practices of emerging new voices in contemporary art. Time: 2-6 pm |
3 pm
Experience Design and Production (XDP) Portfolio Review Experience the extraordinary work of our graduating student artists, designers, and technicians working in the fields of live performance, film, interactive media, installation, experience design, and themed entertainment. Time: 3-5 pm |
Identity Group Alumni Open House Join us in celebrating the rich and diverse cultural heritage of our CalArts community. You’ll be warmly welcomed into a supportive community where you can experience a sense of belonging and celebrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion at CalArts. Open to CalArts Community Time: 3-5 pm |
Alumnx Council Meet and Greet Meet the CalArts Alumnx Council and learn about their volunteer initiatives and leadership on behalf of the Alumnx Community! Open to Alumnx Time: 3-4 pm |
KCIA Open House Open to CalArts Community Time: 3-5 pm |
5 pm
Alumnx Meet Ups by Decade Mix and mingle with old friends from the decade you attended CalArts! Open to Alumnx
Time: 5-6:30 pm |
World Music Festival Immerse yourself in a vibrant world and be part of a movement that celebrates the diversely rich and beautiful cultures of the World! – CalArts World Music Festival 5-5:50 pm – Persian Electric Ensemble Open to All. Open Seating. Time: 5-10:15 pm |
6 pm
Alumnx Reunion Awards Dinner Ticket Required | SOLD OUT A not-to-be-missed Anniversary Weekend highlight, the evening includes dinner, awards presentation, live music, dancing, an interactive art installation, photo-op areas and more. Custom venue, lighting and sound displays brought to you by our very own Alumnx and student owned businesses! Open to Alumnx Time: 6:30-11 pm |
7 pm
Spring Dance Concert Tickets Required – Click to Purchase Tickets Open to All Time: 7-9 pm |
8 pm
Performance Series: Everybody Retelling the anonymously written 15th century drama Everyman, Everybody is the story of how we all might face judgment when it’s time to answer the question: “How did you choose to live your life?” This comedic adaptation – with a surrealist staging and a cast which reshuffles their roles each performance – encapsulates the erratic and deceptive nature of life on Earth. Ticket Required – Click to Purchase Tickets Open to All Time: 8 pm |
10 am
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Anniversary Weekend Lounge CalArts Memories | In Memoriam Open to Alumnx Time: 9:30 am – 1 pm |
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Registration & Check-In Check in for your Anniversary Weekend nametag lanyard. Open to All Time: 10:30 am |
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Selections from the CalArts Poster Archive, 1970-2023 CalArts’ poster game has long been strong, with beautiful and beguiling broadsides created to accompany events major and minor throughout its history. View a selection of these graphic marvels—and the events they promoted—from the Institute’s extensive archived. Open to All Time: 10 am – 3 pm |
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Student Selections from CalArts Poster Archive Stroll through the second floor, past the Bijou, the library, and beloved the Tatum Coffee Shop and take in student-curated prints from the famed CalArts Poster Archive! Open to All Time: 10 am – 3 pm |
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CalArts Extended Studies Information Table CalArts Extended Studies celebrates ten years of offering arts education to students seeking alternative paths in creative and professional development. CalArts Alumnx have access to thousands of free courses through Coursera for CalArts. Time: 10 am – 2 pm |
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Steve’s Cafe Open to All Time: 10 am – 7 pm |
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Tatum Coffee Lounge Open to All Time: 10 am – 10 pm |
11 am
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Campus Store Pop-Up Your one stop shop for CalArts 50th Anniversary shirts, hats, mugs, and more! Visit the online CalArts Store! Open to All Time: 11 am – 1 pm |
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CalArts Fund Pop-Up Make a gift this weekend and receive a special edition 50th anniversary pin. Open to All Time: 11 am – 1 pm |
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Farewell Brunch Ticket Required | SOLD OUT Open to CalArts Community Time: 11 am – 2 pm |
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Alumnx & Student Artisan Market Open to All Time: 11 am – 3 pm |
1 pm
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CalArts Library Time: 1-10 pm |
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Airing Out Our Drawers: 50-ish Years of CalArts’ History and Creativity from the Library and Institute Archives The exhibit is a multidisciplinary celebration of CalArts’ legacy of innovation. Selections from each of the CalArts Library’s major collections serve to represent the historical investments, radical pedagogies, and experimental artforms from each of the Institute’s six Schools. The Library is home to the Institute Archives, a robust Artists’ Book collection, Special Collections, and many more unique resources that have the potential to meaningfully enrich creative practice. By examining our community’s history and artistry, we can find the means to deliberately imagine our future. The Exhibition Catalog Zine, put together as a group effort by the CalArts Librarians and Library Staff. Flip through the pages to learn more about what treasures are held at the library and how to access them. Physical copies are available at the library Circulation Desk. Time: 1-5 pm |
3 pm
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Here Be Sirens HERE BE SIRENS (2014) is an experimental opera by Pulitzer prize finalist Kate Soper. Set on a Mediterranean island in the pre-archaic Greek past and the post-apocalyptic U.S. future, the opera follows three Sirens (Polyxo, Peitho, and Phaino) caught in a purgatorial state, destined to lure sailors to their deaths for eternity. Desperate to break the cycle, Polyxo tries to determine how the Sirens came to be. Ticket Required – Click to Purchase Tickets Open to All Time: 3 pm |
5 pm
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World Music Festival Immerse yourself in a vibrant world and be part of a movement that celebrates the diversely rich and beautiful cultures of the World! 5-6:10 pm: Tabla Ensemble & North Indian Music Ensemble Open to All Time: 5-9 pm |
