<strong>‘Visions2030: Earth Edition’ inspires hope in attendees</strong>
Visions2030 attendees at the dream dome experience. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

‘Visions2030: Earth Edition’ inspires hope in attendees

Molly Kawahata, founder of Systemic Impact Strategies, defined hope as, “the belief that the future can be better and that you have the agency to make it better.”  Hundreds of…

CalArtians work on display at Newhall Crossings
Newhall Crossings is located at 24480 Main St. in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

CalArtians work on display at Newhall Crossings

By Danielle Gallegos For The Signal   California Institute of the Arts, or CalArts, is leasing space in Downtown Newhall to put its students’ artwork on display, officials with the Valencia arts college announced recently.  The agreement at…

SCV’s animated ties to Academy Awards continue
In the Pete Docter and Glen Keane film “Soul,” Joe Gardner (voiced by Jamie Foxx) is a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town, when things don’t go as planned. Courtesy of Pixar

SCV’s animated ties to Academy Awards continue

The SCV’s close ties to the entertainment industry could often be noted through the locally filmed productions nominated each year for the Academy Awards. In recent years, the Oscar-nominated movies…

Fiber-optic connectivity to improve on-campus internet service completed at CalArts
Crosstown Electrical and Data Inc Journeyman Electrician Neil Garrett, left, and California Institute of the Arts Networks and Server Operations Manager Kris James mount a fiber optic cable splice tray to a rack in the server room at CalArts on Friday which will improve internet service on campus in Santa Clarita. November 20, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Fiber-optic connectivity to improve on-campus internet service completed at CalArts

Final steps to bring California Institute of the Arts faster internet on campus while saving on monthly costs were completed Friday as part of a cooperative effort with the city…

SCV film community take home Emmys
Ron Cephas Jones lectures to the School of Theater at CalArts in 2019. Courtesy of CalArts Center for New Performance

SCV film community take home Emmys

While the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards looked a little different this year, with nominees attending virtually from their homes, the Santa Clarita Valley’s film community still represented, taking home a…

CalArts students wish you good ‘Karma’
Andrea Turk, Summer Wagner (co-director), Janelle Brosnan (director) and Alissa Rooney (cinematographer), left to right, pose in front of the background they made for the "KARMA" music video. Courtesy

CalArts students wish you good ‘Karma’

A Valencia High School grad and California Institute of the Arts student recently stepped out of her comfort zone to help a fellow artist. Photographer Janelle Brosnan met award-winning singer…

CalArts extends class suspension, postpones commencement
California Instutue of he Arts cafeteria service staff members Sophia Jimenez, left, and Sebastian Zambrano wait curbside for some of the 150 CalArts students that have purchased a school meal plan to pick up their hot lunches at the entrance to CalArts in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Eligible students can get a hot lunch and dinner, available twice a day, for the unforseeable future while the school is closed. Dan Watson/The Signal

CalArts extends class suspension, postpones commencement

California Institute of the Arts officials announced Wednesday remote instruction will continue through spring semester and result in the postponement of the commencement ceremony. Beginning March 23, all in-person instruction…

CalArts alum nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards
Animated films are one of the things the SCV has a well-known influence on, thanks to California Institute of the Arts, which has produced numerous winners. Netflix’s Santa Claus origin story “Klaus” was directed, written and produced by CalArts alum Sergio Pablos, was nominated for Best Animated Film. Courtesy Netflix.

CalArts alum nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards

California Institute of the Arts alum Sergio Pablos could possibly take home an Oscar at the 2020 Academy Awards in the category of Best Animated Feature for his animated film…

CalArts to take over Troubadour for Soundstream 2020
CalArts’ Laugh Queens rock the Troubadour at Soundstream 2019,. Rafael Hernandez, Courtesy of CalArts.

CalArts to take over Troubadour for Soundstream 2020

On Monday, CalArts students will perform at the legendary West Hollywood nightclub for the Soundstream 2020 showcase concert. From electronica to goth rock to Afropop by individual student artists and bands, Soundstream will showcase the talents of NMND, Tauri, My Boyfriend, Bridgette Blank, Skullmatter, Vicken Hovsepian, Makalo, Bart Tholamew and J.Lyn.

Musical composition through the years
Jerry Danielsen, music composer explains that his work space inside his home studio is "like a mad scientist realm" where he provides movie scores, soundtracks and other musical services, Tuesday, Jan. 07, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Musical composition through the years

Walking into local composer Jerry Danielsen’s home studio, you’ll see a plethora of music equipment, evidence of a long career in the music industry. With dozens of guitars and amplifiers,…

CalArts to host production of ‘Finding Wonder’
Producer Lisha Yakub and Production Designer David Asling discuss the possibilities for the family event they are planning entitled Finding Wonder as they tour the Tournament Valley Site location at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

CalArts to host production of ‘Finding Wonder’

By Raychel Stewart Families can follow famous fairytale characters as they engage in an adventure-play at California Institute of the Arts in Santa Clarita on Oct. 5-6.  “Finding Wonder” is…

CalArts welcomes Veronica Alvarez as new Community Arts Partnership director
Veronica Alvarez appointed as director of the CalArts Community Arts Partnership, which provides free arts education for Los Angeles County youth. Courtesy of CalArts

CalArts welcomes Veronica Alvarez as new Community Arts Partnership director

The California Institute of the Arts has selected Veronica Alvarez as its newest director of the Community Arts Partnership, touting her robust background in arts education and community building.  The…

Indigenous artists receive professional training at two-day CalArts course
Artists met at CalArts to receive instruction from photographer Roxanne Best, second row left, on how create a productive presence with art. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Indigenous artists receive professional training at two-day CalArts course

The First Peoples Fund and the Pukúu Cultural Community Services coordinated to bring the two-day Native Artist Professional Development Training course to the California Institute of the Arts on Friday…

Cold case warms, then cools
Signal file photo The search for CalArts student Constance Marsh was called off in April 1974. In December of that year, her skull was found near Texas Canyon Road.

Cold case warms, then cools

When Detective Richard Lopez was recently handed an old photo carried around these past 45 years by CalArts students who remember with fondness their friend and fellow student artist Connie…

Former CalArts student paints permanent sensory pathway at Rosedell
CalArts Community Arts Partnership Lead Instructor Joshua Winklhofer paints letters on the Sensory Pathway at Rosedell Elementary School in Santa Clarita on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Former CalArts student paints permanent sensory pathway at Rosedell

Recently graduated CalArts student Joshua Winklhofer may have his paintings hung in galleries  one day, but for now his work will be showcased and used at Rosedell Elementary School. Over…

CalArts celebrates its 2019 graduating class
CalArts graduates walk to their seats at the California Institute of the Arts graduation in Valencia Friday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

CalArts celebrates its 2019 graduating class

California Institute of the Arts’ Class of 2019 comprised of artists, performers and students who may one day receive an award in front of millions. But first, they had to…

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