Local news for the Santa Clarita arts community.
CalArts Alumni Score 10 L.A. Emmys for KCET Programs
CalArts School of Film/Video alumni Juan Devis (MFA 96) and Kelly Parker (MFA 07) took home multiple trophies from the 69th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards at North Hollywood’s Saban Media Center on Saturday, July [...]
CalArtians Collaborate on ‘Infusarium’ for Youth Cancer Patients
CalArts alum Roger Holzberg (BFA 76), a cancer survivor and former creative director and vice president at Walt Disney Imagineering, co-founded Reimagine Well, a revolutionary company that creates immersive healing experiences and builds custom virtual [...]
Santa Clarita Author Wins IPPY Gold Medal for Children’s Book
Santa Clarita resident Collin Lee, an experienced copywriter but newcomer to picture books, recently won an IPPY, one of the world’s top independent book awards, for his book “The Efil Brothers.” SCVNews.com: Santa Clarita Author [...]
CalArts Grad Gary Simmons Exhibits ‘Fade to Black’ at CAAM
Through July 2018, the California African American Museum in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park presents “Fade to Black,” the first LA exhibit by artist and CalArts alumnus Gary Simmons (Art MFA 90), and one of his [...]
ReverbNation Features SoCal Pop Band Undecided Future
ReverbNation, the online platform for musicians boasting Rihanna and Public Enemy as some of its many talents, recently made Southern California teen pop band Undecided Future its Featured Artist. Lead vocalist Matt Isaac, drummer Matisse [...]
CalArts Unveils Center for New Performance’s 2017-2018 Season
The CalArts Center for New Performance has unveiled its 2017-2018 season of original works, including two world premieres — a French/American co-production and another launching in China — and the continuing development of new productions. [...]
‘Westworld’ Leads Santa Clarita TV Productions in 2017 Emmy Nominations
Television productions based in Santa Clarita scored big in the 69th annual Emmy Awards nominations announced Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. SCVNews.com: 'Westworld' Leads Santa Clarita TV Productions in 2017 Emmy [...]
CalArts Tops List as Best Theater School in State
OnStage, a blog dedicated to Broadway and community theater reviews and to discussing the business of theater, released a list titled “The Best Theatre Colleges in Every State for 2017.” CalArts was named the best [...]
SCAA Hosts Watercolor Workshop with Renowned International Artist
The Santa Clarita Artists' Association is holding a two-day watercolor workshop with renowned international artist, Thomas Schaller, Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22, from 9-5 pm at Homecare Services in Santa Clarita. Following a [...]
CalArts Alum Invited to The Academy
Last week, a record 774 actors, directors, cinematographers, designers and producers to become new members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Among the range of talents are several CalArtians. SCVNews.com: CalArts [...]
CalArts Alumna Alison Brie Basks in ‘GLOW’ of Hit Film
“GLOW,” the new ’80s female wrestling show starring CalArts alumna Alison Brie (Theater BFA 05), was made available on Netflix last week and it’s already garnering positive reviews from critics and viewers alike. SCVNews.com: CalArts [...]
CalArts Grad Earns 2017 Larson Grant for Musical Theater Writers
Lyricist, playwright, performer and CalArts alumnus Ty Defoe (Theater BFA 10), along with collaborator Tidtaya Sinutoke, is one of the recipients of the 2017 Jonathan Larson Grants for emerging musical theater writers. SCVNews.com: CalArts Grad [...]