Announcements

Writer, curator and CalArts’ Program in Art Co-Director Michael Ned Holte is among the recipients of the 2016 Creative Capital and Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant. The grant program, which awards $15,000 to $50,000 to arts writers, is designed to support writing about contemporary art, as well as to create a broader audience for arts writing.

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CalArts Art Co-Director Receives Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant

At least 13 alumni from California Institute of the Arts in Valencia received nominations for the 44th annual Annie Awards, presented by the International Animated Film Society.

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More Than a Dozen CalArts Alumni Nominated for 2017 Annie Awards

The College of the Canyons theatre department will host two open audition dates for students and community members interested in roles for the college’s upcoming spring semester productions.

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COC Theatre Department Announces Spring Audition Dates

Old Town Newhall’s Main Street is alive with entertainment on Thursday evenings. Coming up this month is 10 by 10, Note by Note and the ARTree Speaker Series. Taking place on Thursday, February 2, is 10 by 10 and on Thursday, February 9 is Note by Note. Later in the month, on February 23, is the ARTree Speaker Series.

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Thursdays @Newhall: February’s Live Entertainment Lineup

A new MTV show is searching for local students who will be attending prom and are planning an extravagant “promposal” for their dates.

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MTV Casting Local Students for New Show “Promposal”

Hey, gang, let’s put on a show! Mickey Rooney proposed that in the movies. Now the city of Santa Clarita is getting into the act.

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City Leases Repertory East Playhouse, Enters Show Biz

The city of Santa Clarita Arts and Events Office is seeking art entries for an exhibit that will feature a variety of art addressing the theme of the stars and stripes and will be featured in the First Floor Gallery.

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City Calls for Artist Submissions for “Stars and Stripes” Gallery

Three California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) alumni are nominated for an Academy Award for their work on animated films this year. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 89^th annual awards show during a live stream Tuesday.

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CalArts Alumni Nominated for 2017 Oscars

Saddle up: tickets for the 24th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival are selling quickly and now is the time to start looking at all the events we have to offer in addition to the Festival. A new event has just been added to the Hart Mansion on Saturday, April 22. Read on to find the perfect event to compliment your Cowboy Festival experience.

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Cowboy Festival Adds New Event to Hart Mansion