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CCA listed as one of the five best colleges near Marin County, CA

November 8, 2023

According to California.com, CCA is a premier art and design school that fosters a community of creative thinkers and innovators.

Exterior view of the front of CCA's main building.

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Students organize get out the vote campaigns through signs, stickers, and text messaging their friends during the U.S. Election Day..

California College of the Arts named one of the nation's best colleges for student voting by Washington Monthly

With an ongoing commitment to democratic engagement and creative activism, CCA made the 2022 honor roll among universities "doing the most to turn students into citizens."

Installation view of STEADY, April 17–September 8, 2024, Ballroom Marfa. Courtesy the artists and Ballroom Marfa. Photo by Heather Rasmussen.

STEADY spotlighted as one of the best things to do during SF Art Week

The San Francisco Chronicle highlights STEADY, featuring Michelle Lopez and Ester Partegàs at the CCA Wattis Institute, as a must-see during SF Art Week, alongside other fantastic shows.

Student printing their graphic design large scale posters in the blotter studio

Five of the best graphic design programs in the U.S.

Master a visual language to tell a story, communicate a message, or inspire a response.