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Public benches are reimagined at Works in Progress III

January 17, 2025

Works in Progress is a design series created to build momentum for the city’s craft and design community. On view through February 7, the show features eight unique public bench interpretations by our furniture alumni.

Michael Mellon's interpretation of a public bench for Works in Progress III.

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Guests sit on the benches at the opening day of Works in Progress III at the CCA Campus Gallery.

Sitting with Works in Progress III

Elisabeth Cobb-Hughes (MFA Industrial Design 2025) offers a thoughtful review of Works in Progress III, exploring how materials, design, and community intersect in a changing city.

CCA alums at the heart of public art in NYC

CCA alumni are bringing public art to the streets and parks of NYC.

The community gathers to celebrate the culmination of work from CCA’s graduating students.

This month at CCA: May 2025 public events

California College of the Arts (CCA) invites the public to experience its newly expanded campus with an exciting lineup of free exhibitions, artist talks, lectures, and special events this May.