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San Francisco is ranked number one as the most arts-vibrant city in the U.S.

January 30, 2025

According to the SMU DataArts, San Francisco is ranked number one as the most arts-vibrant community of 2024. The vibrancy assessment examines metrics covering supply, demand, and public support for arts and culture.

The opening reception of STEADY at the Wattis Institute.

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View of downtown San Francisco from Delores Park.

Three reasons why San Francisco is the best city for art students

Why go to art school in San Francisco? Location matters. In San Francisco, art and industry are everywhere, and opportunities abound.

Life in San Francisco as an art student

CCA students Layla Namak, Jennifer Guo, and Angel Lusky, and alum Wally Corona give us an insider’s view of what it’s like to live and learn in San Francisco.

Lava Thomas (Photo by Justine Danielle Marasigan)

Three CCA alumni announced as finalists in the 2020 San Francisco Artadia Awards

Sofía Córdova (MFA 2010), Chanell Stone (BFA Photography 2019), and Lava Thomas (BFA Ceramics 1999) were announced as finalists for this year’s Artadia Awards. (Photo of Lava Thomas by Justine Danielle Marasigan.)