College of the Arts News

Two CSULB Students KCET Fine Cut Finalists

A short film from the Creative Non-Fiction program in the Film & Electronic Arts Department and one from the Animation program within the School of Art were selected for screening on KCET in October.
Artist Amy Bessone - white woman in loose shirt and work apron smiles at camera with hand on her partially completed ceramic work

Center For Contemporary Ceramics

Creating a Pathway to Yes for Students and Visiting Artists

Honorary Degree for Alumna Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson

Samara Joy
Distinctive

Jazz phenom Samara Joy headlines Carpenter Performing Arts Center’s 2023-24 season

When executive director Megan Kline Crockett booked Samara Joy nearly a year ago at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, primarily jazz fans and TikTok enthusiasts knew who Joy was. 
Rated M by Derick Edwards

CSULB Student Named Top 40 Finalist in Prestigious National Competition

CSULB art student Derick Edwards is officially one of 40 finalists to compete for the sixth edition of the AXA Art Prize 2023 Exhibition.
Royce Smith COTA dean
Campus Update

Greetings from the College of the Arts Dean

Welcome to the College of the Arts at CSULB!