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» Malaysian Handiwork on the Upcoming A Christmas Carol - Quietly helping to bring A Christmas Carol to the big screen is the animator Lee Jing Yi aka Jax Lee ,31, who earned a BFA (Bachelor in Film Animation) in character animation from the Academy of Art University. He worked for LucasArts on the Force Unleashed PSP games before joining IMD in 2008. www.thesundaily.com - November 20

» DeLoach Vineyards and Academy of Art University in Join Forces to Create New Art - Boisset Family Estates is pleased to announce another unique collaboration with Academy of Art University. Art inspired by and created at DeLoach Vineyards' by Academy of Art University students and professors is now on display at the winery and available for purchase. www.charlescomm.com - November 16

» Academy of Art University to Exhibit Classic Cars - 52nd Annual International Auto Show will exhibit approximately 30 1930s cars from San Francisco's Academy of Art University Museum. The classics were selected for the show by the University's Industrial Design Department Director Tom Matano."I picked the best examples of different European and American makers for the show," Matano said. Matano put together the exhibit based on compatibility of design, type and color. www.dexigner.com - November 12

» The Arts of Fashion Foundation announces winners of the 2009 International Student Fashion Competition - Bora Han, a student, at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco won the USA Scholarship Prize : 4-week July summer program with the Arts of Fashion – Paris, France. www.examiner.com - November 12

» Sony Teams With Academy Of Art University to Host 24-Hour Event with LittleBigPlanet PSP - During the Game Jam Session, students will demonstrate their keen artistic talents and create dueling game levels utilizing the easy-to-use creation tools of LittleBigPlanet PSP, all while on the go. Each team will be provided with a PSP to take through the city employing Bay Area architectural icons (buildings, historic landmarks, statues, bridges, etc.) to incorporate into their level design. psp.ign.com - November 10

» Student follows the life of a 12-year old with a Rare Skin Disease - The Spauldings allowed photographer Andre Hermann into their life for more than a year to chronicle the life of a child and family facing a debilitating disease. Hermann is a student at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco; Garrett was the subject of the photographer’s thesis project, entitled “Garrett: The Boy Beneath the Bandages.” www.westsideconnect.com - November 7

» Soccer player named to PacWest Honor Roll - Solveig Barnes was named to the PacWest Conference Weekly Top 10 Honor Roll this week for her performance as goalkeeper for the Academy of Art University Urban Knights women’s soccer team. Barnes is a sophomore at Academy of Art University, where she is majoring in interior architecture. www.tracypress.com - November 6

» LA Design Challenge 2009 - Tom Matano, Director of Industrial Design at the Academy of Art University, will be a judge at the 2009 edition of the Design Challenge, hosted at the Los Angeles Auto Show, based on the theme "Youthmobile 2030" which explores the role of the automobile in the year 2030 for the future generation of young drivers. www.carbodydesign.com – November 4

» House of Diehl's Style Wars comes to San Francisco - House of Diehl's Style Wars, the original cutting-edge fashion & performance craze, is taking the fashion world by storm. Fusing the street mentality of a rap battle with the glamour of a runway show, Style Wars pits designers head-to-head to cut, slash, twist and tape, creating fashion LIVE in 5-minute knock-out rounds. STYLE BATTLING is the fresh phenomenon born in the basements of New York that is blowing up worldwide. On November 21 @ Mezzanine San Francisco, Simon Ungless of the San Francisco Academy of Art will be one of the judges. www.pluginmusic.com - November 3

» Stylemaker spotlight: Academy of Art University Alumni Gioi Tran - Gioi Tran was a professional dancer, pursuing a fine arts degree at the Academy of Art University, but after he attended an orientation for the interior design program, he changed course. His firm received the California Home + Design Achievement Award for Residential Interior Design and has also been selected for the prestigious San Francisco Decorators Showcase three times. Tran has projects in several San Francisco high-rises and is participating in the "Icons of Design" benefit. www.sfgate.com - November 1

» 2009 Hawaiian Airlines Pacific West Cross Country Championships Held in Golden Gate Park - In the seven-team race the Academy of Art University claimed the conference title with 20 points. Academy of Art runners captured five of the top seven places with Amos Maru winning the race in a time of 25:17.0. www.hawaii247.org - October 31

» Local ‘fashionista’ Delivers the Denim - High School senior John Crotty will put his eye for fashion to work next Friday in Sun Valley. "I wanted to do something creative within the fashion industry," who organized five retailers in the valley to participate in "The Denim Issue," a fashion show featuring apparel made from the ubiquitous fabric that made "Levis" a household word. Last year he attended a pre-college program in fashion merchandising at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. www.mtexpress.com - October 30

» Well-known Artist to Demonstrate Painting Techniques - Noted artist Thomas Soltesz will demonstrate his painting technique at the Golden Hills Art Association monthly meeting Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. A prize-winning and nationally known painter, Soltesz originally worked as a sign painter/graphic designer in Florida, California, the Philippines and Southeast Asia before settling in the Bay Area and concentrating on fine art exclusively. To achieve his fine art goals he worked as a freelance designer to pay his way through the Academy of Art College in San Francisco in the 1980s. Soltesz is represented by numerous galleries in California and is a member of the California Art Club and the Baywood Group of environmental landscape painters. Soltesz recently won "Best of Show" at the San Luis Obispo Plein Air Festival and an "honorable mention" at the 2005 Carmel art festival. www.mercurynews.com – October 28

» Academy Artist Battles Bolivian Poverty and Pain - Poverty, pain, and a burgeoning humanitarian healthcare project in the Amazon rainforest inspired artist Sean Anderson's latest show, "Art + Bolivia," opening November 7, 2009, from 6-9 pm at the Anderson Art Collective. Anderson helped deliver medical and art supplies by boat to natives in the trackless jungle, and the show features his own work, plus art from some of the 60 children he taught there. Classically trained at the Academy of Art University of San Francisco, Anderson's first commission was a portrait of SF mayor Gavin Newsom. Since 2003, over 70 participants have traveled to Bolivia in support of the health work. Sean Anderson went along in 2004. "That remarkable experience inspired me to return and paint the region and its people," he said. www.examiner.com - October 25

» What does a Neanderthal wear to class? - On Friday, October 30 – Halloween Eve – members of the public can find out at San Francisco’s Academy of Art University (www.academyart.edu) Morgan Auditorium (491 Post Street). The question is more than academic for eight Academy student actors who got to find out what it’s like to be an early hominid ancestor – from the inside out -- as part of Becoming Human. Special prizes will be given for the “Best Neanderthal” and other costumes, Onstage, Academy makeup instructor Chris “Makeup Gourmet” Scott will help members of the audience learn how to look like a Neanderthal. “We believe in giving our students the opportunity to work on real life projects, and I am very proud of their contributions to this amazing project with NOVA,” said Dr. Elisa Stephens, Academy of Art University President. “ The arts are all about exploration, asking the big questions like ‘what makes us human’ and in this case, creating something at the crossroads of culture and science. We are honored to be a part of such a dynamic partnership with PBS.” www.emergingmagazine.com - October 23

» Academy of Art University Spring 2010 Collections - Celebrating its 5th year at the tents in Bryant Park, the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University in San Francisco brings this season seven womenswear collections from the Fashion, Textile, and Knitwear Design. Since 2005, outstanding AAU graduates have been selected to premiere their graduation collection among the company of the biggest names in American fashion. For this year’s graduates, they will present their creations on Saturday, September 12th at 3:00 PM in The Tent at Bryant Park. www.fashionwindows.net – September 2

» Fashion’s Night Out - Retailers in 13 countries will invite the public to celebrate the world of fashion with the first-ever Fashion's Night Out Sept. 10. In the Bay Area, Neiman Marcus in Union Square will feature foosball and pool tables, photo stations, informal modeling and local fashion personalities. Gladys Perint Palmer, who heads the School of Fashion at the Academy of Art University and whose illustrations have appeared in Vogue, WWD and other publications, will be signing some of her work. At Trina Turk in Burlingame, shoppers can sip Champagne, and those who make a $250 purchase will receive a Mum's the Word scarf. www.sfgate.com – August 30

» Street Musicians – Photographs by Gabe Sheen - The Street Musicians show will be on display September 4 – October 31, 2009 at the Joyce Gordon Gallery in Oakland. Gabe has been influenced stylistically by both Pictorialism and Surrealism. His photographic themes and process deals with various themes about human nature and beauty using soft lights and selective focus as his primary creative choices. Gabe Sheen studied graphic design at the International Design School for Advanced Studies (IDAS) of Hongik University in Seoul, Korea. Sheen became greatly interested in photography, which was one of the elective classes of the MFA program. He entered the Academy of Art University in 2007. joycegordongallery.wordpress.com – August 29

» In Da Clubster: San Francisco Design Student Beats Mini to Speedster Punch - BMW Mini is expected to make a slick little speedster with a sportier flair than its existing convertible. That car could be just around the corner, but one student got tired of waiting and designed one himself. Richard Mitchell – a transportation design graduate from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco –conceptually started with the BMW 1 Series platform to give his design, called the Clubster S, a longer profile with rear-wheel-drive. Mitchell combined typical Mini touches with design attributes from other examples from England's deep roadster back catalog, and built it into a compelling 1:5 scale clay model. www.autoblog.com – August 27

» Instructor Does Not Waste a Drop of Paint - Chris Dorosz is a Canadian artist who creates intricate sculptures using a grid of acrylic rods which he covers in tiny paint drops to create 3D images. His theory of the paint drop is that it is "a form that takes shape not from a brush or any human-made implements or gestures, but purely from its own viscosity and the air it falls through." He is now based in San Francisco where you can find him teaching at The Academy of Art University. www.nojnart.com – August 26

» Adam's Olympus Trip: How the iPod Got Classical - What if Zeus called down the thunder using his iPhone, or Pan, the Greek god of nature, serenaded his nymphs with an iPod instead of a flute? These are the questions that inspired Californian sculptor Adam Reeder, whose latest project, Socio-Technic Evolution, puts a high-tech spin on classical sculpture to examine the way technology has changed how Western culture interacts with the world. The collection of four life-size sculptures - Pan with His iPod, Zeus with His iPhone, Atlas and The Sleeping Gamer - has already won Reeder several awards and helped him graduate with a master of fine arts from San Francisco's Academy of Art University. www.smh.com.au – August 21

» Academy of Art University Predicted to Finish Third in PacWest Volleyball - The announcements came during the PacWest Media Day hosted by Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA, on Thursday, Aug. 20. The Pacific West Conference unveiled its predicted order of finish and 2009 Preseason All-Conference Volleyball Team during the live press conference. The Vulcans were the top point-getters in the weighted poll after receiving three first-place votes. BYU-Hawaii, last year’s champion, actually received four first-place nods but was predicted to finish second. Newcomer Academy of Art University was listed third in its first year of eligibility for a PacWest crown after receiving one first-place vote. www.hawaii247.org – August 21

» Academy of Art University Alum’s New Book Release Showcased - Academy of Art University’s School of Industrial Design alum, Lucas Starr’s new book release, Saro’s Revenge is showcased for its political turmoil and is now available in bookstores across the country. HotIndieNews.com – August 19

» Academy of Art University Student Receives CollegeNET.com Scholarship - Dawn Henderson, current Academy of Art University student, was recently awarded a CollegeNET.com scholarship. CollegeNET.com awards $3,000 to $5,000 in scholarships each week, and the winning scholarships thus far have averaged out to be $2,984 per winner. CollegeNET.com – August 18

» Academy of Art University Alum Receives 2 Emmy Nominations - Samar Shool, Academy of Art University School of Animation MFA graduate has just received two Emmy nominations in the Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Graphic Design & Art Direction category for his work on the programs Apocalypse How? (Discovery Channel) and Six Degrees Could Change the World (National Geographic Channel). The final award ceremony takes place on September 15 in New York. EmmyOnline.org – August 17

» Academy of Art University’s Annual 2009 Spring Show Highlighted - Academy of Art University’s 2009 Annual Spring Show is highlighted in the Out & About section of the August 2009 issue of Fine Art Connoisseur on newsstands now. The section includes a picture of Academy of Art University’s Director of School of Fine Art Sculpture, Peter Schifrin and Academy of Art University MFA Sculpture graduate/MFA Best of Show Award recipient, Lindsey Eisentraut, alongside Fine Art Connoisseur Publisher Eric Rhoads. Fine Art Connoisseur – August 17

» Graduate Micke Tong Opens Exhibition at Gallery Belljar in SF - Gallery Belljar presents Micro-Habitat new works by San Francisco artist Micke Tong. This exhibition is site specific and devoted to the physical environments that surrounds, influences, and is utilized by the human species on a tender scale. Micke Tong is best known for his future forward digital illustrations filled with strong colors, unique shapes and unusual sub-text. Over the years his works have been displayed in Tokyo, Australia, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. Tong resides in the Dog Patch District of San Francisco and is a graduate of the Academy of Art University San Francisco with a Bachelor Degree in Computer Arts. www.fecalface.com – August 14

» Quoc Lieu's 3-D Diamonds - It's that time of the year folks, when I am putting together a list of interesting designers for my various buyers from around the world. If you have someone in mind that you want me to check out, drop me an email. But here's one of the first one's on my list this year: Quoc Lieu. A 2000 Academy of Art University graduate, Lieu took a detour from his background in knits and is making some stellar jewelry. The Brooklyn-based designer has created some fantastic prismatic modern structural pieces that I love. deconstructedgarments.com – August 14

» Animation & Visual Effects Alumnus Gustavo Oviedo Featured on Music Website - Gustavo Oviedo continues to make waves in the music world. His video work ranges from surreal pop music videos to abstract, experimental video projects. Plus he's worked with everyone from Stanton, to local legend Jose El Rey, while holding it down with bold street art for the last ten years or so now. Gustavo has been a very busy man this year and has a couple shows you can check out including Optic Nerve, which is the Museum of Contemporary Art's annual film festival featuring some of South Florida's most innovative artists and filmmakers. His next show is October 9th at the Swenson Gallery inside the Bakehouse Art Complex. It's titled Southern Hospitality. circuitreerecords.blogspot.com – August 9

» Jailed Bay Area Journalists Back In U.S. to be Invited to Bay Area - Two U.S. journalists who had been jailed in North Korea but were pardoned Tuesday arrived back in California this morning and will be invited to visit the Bay Area in the next month, a family friend said. Rebecca Delgado Rottman, vice president of community relations for San Francisco's Academy of Art University, said she would be inviting Laura Ling and Euna Lee and their families to San Francisco to an event in early September after they have had time to recover from their ordeal. "I was planning another vigil but now I'm going to make it into a celebration," Rottman said. sfappeal.com – August 8

» Academy Alum Selected for Introductions5 Exhibition - Academy of Art University MFA alumnus Matt Sartain has been selected for Irvine Contemporary's Introductions5. The event is the fifth annual exhibition of works by recent art college graduates from around the nation. The exhibition is designed to bring a highly select group of new artists from leading art college programs to Washington, D.C. The eight invited artists for this year's Introductions were selected from leading MFA programs across the US. annemarchand.blogspot.com, August 5

» The Academy of Art University Applauds Release of Euna Lee and Laura Ling - The Academy of Art University community applauds the release of Euna Lee and Lisa Ling, the two American journalists sentenced to serve 12 years hard labor in North Korea. "It is deeply gratifying that both US journalists, Euna Lee and Laura Ling, are now coming home to their families and professional lives. The tremendous support and concern shown by the Academy of Art University community for our alumna Euna Lee, and her colleague Laura Ling, is now matched with celebration of this news," said Dr. Elisa Stephens, President, Academy of Art University. news.prnewswire.com, August 5

» V-Vehicle Plan Includes Academy Instructor Tom Matano - It's too early to say with certainty that the V-Vehicle project planned for northeast Louisiana will come to fruition, but the intellectual, financial and business horsepower driving the V-Vehicle project is compelling. The project includes such industry heavyweights as Tom Matano, executive director of industrial design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He has 30 years of automotive design experience with Mazda, General Motors, Volvo and BMW. Matano headed Mazda's design team and is considered the "father" of the Miata, one of Business Week's "Top 25 Iconic Cars." www.thetowntalk.com - August 4

» Academy Alumna Wins Top Prize for Design - Young Bang won the Gold in the Businessweek/IDSA IDEA Award for her design of the Cheers Menstrual Cup. The Cheers cup is an earth-friendly, reusable alternative to disposable menstrual products. The design is chemical-free, can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time, and is reusable for up to 10 years. businessweek.com - August 4

» New TV Show to Feature Academy of Art University Alum - Bravo’s new fashion creative competition series, Launch My Line, which premieres September 16 at 10pm PST will feature ten well known professionals including award-winning graduate of Academy of Art University and represented fashion designer with the ADA in Paris, Coco Kliks. The winning professional will have his or her clothing line launched and the expert designer who helped them along way, will receive $50,000. RealityTVSoup.com

» Academy of Art University Student Awarded Scholarship - Vineta Grube, current student at Academy of Art University’s School of Graphic Design, has been awarded a $2,000 American Greetings Scholarship for Excellence in Design.

» Academy of Art University Alum Highlighted for Interior Design - Academy of Art University alum, Kendall Wilkinson’s design firm is highlighted for its creative designs and participation in numerous San Francisco Decorator Showcases. The collections can be found at the Kendall Wilkinson Home store on Sacramento Street in San Francisco. SFGate.com – July 26

» Former Academy of Art University Student Works on Disney’s “G-Force” - In his first job out of college, former Academy of Art University student, Erik Gonzalez recently worked on Disney’s latest animated film, G-Force. G-Force opened in theaters July 24 and is now playing nationwide. Californian.com – July 24

» David Choong Lee's inventive depiction of urban America enters its final week at Joseph Gross Gallery - Sunshine on Cast Shadow, Lee's 300-piece installation at Joseph Gross, is an homage to street people and the cities they inhabit. The gigantic 3-D collage—half-painting, half-sculpture, it's an inventive architectural work—takes up five of the six walls in the big space. tucsonweekly.com – July 23

» Academy of Art University Graphic Design Students and Alumni Sweep AIGA’s Cause/Affect Design - Students and alumni from the Academy of Art University’s School of Graphic Design walked away from the second AIGA Cause/Affect Design Competition with ten awards in five different categories, including Best in Show and two Judges Choice awards. The Cause/Affect competition was created to celebrate the work of designers and organizations who set out to positively impact society. designertoday.com – July 21

» The Academy of Art University Announces its 13th Annual Faculty & Alumni Fine Art Auction - This November, the Academy of Art University hosts the most highly anticipated emerging art charity event of the year: the 13th Annual Faculty & Alumni Fine Art Auction. With special thanks to Bonhams & Butterfields, the Academy of Art University offers guests an exceptional opportunity to support emerging student artists through acquiring works by some of the finest internationally collected artists that call the Bay Area home. The dazzling list of rising talents and established contemporary masters, including Erik Blome, Lindsay Goodwin, Jung Han Kim, Carolyn Meyer, Kevin Moore, Craig Nelson, Tae Park, Peter Schifrin, and David Whippen, have representation at esteemed galleries nationwide and have been profiled in a wide range of prestigious publications. 99-cymu.cn – July 20

» Fine Art Alumna Releases Children’s Book - I began my alphabet book shortly after Ryan was born in 1977 upon returning to Bellingham from art school in San Francisco. Like all mothers, I was so blown away by this little baby, and painting children's paintings seemed to be the way to express the wonder of a baby for me. The whole project was shoved under the bed for a long time. Tom found it one day and put each letter up at Studio UFO. It continually received rave reviews and wonderful comments. Ryan's accident made it clear that the project needed to come to some fruition so we decided to get it in a book format. "Letters Alive!" made its debut on what would have been Ryan's 32nd birthday, June 5. bellinghamherald.com – July 19

» Fashion Alumna To Design for Abercrombie & Fitch - Jennifer Dickert had to knock the socks off Abercrombie & Fitch. She didn't want the major clothing retailer to merely notice her. She wanted a job. She was ready, after three years of studying at the Academy of Art University School of Fashion in San Francisco, to become a fashion professional. Next month, Dickert will become an assistant designer at the company's campus in New Albany, Ohio, outside Columbus. www.heraldnet.com – July 14

» Claudia Juestel to Create for Dining by Design - Former Academy of Art University student Claudia Juestel will be participating in Dining by Design (diffasf.org), which showcases dining installations from top designers. The event benefits HIV/AIDS patients. "I love the creativity, the problem solving and the styling," Juestel said. Her portfolio features an eclectic mix of projects, including a green remodel in San Francisco, a cottage in Carmel and a 1918 farmhouse in Walnut Creek. www.sfgate.com – July 12

» Academy of Art University Gains NCAA Membership - The Academy of Art University in San Francisco became the only four-year art institution with NCAA membership. The Urban Knights begin a two-year candidacy period Sept. 1 and must complete one year of provisional status before being accepted as a full Division II member (Pacific West Division). www.mercurynews.com – July 10

» Academy Instructor Peter Tonningsen Featured at Photolucida Eclectix Gallery - Academy School of Photography instructor Peter Tonningsen’s images were recently well showcased at the Photolucida conference in Portland, OR. Peter approaches and presents his work with a unique point of view, and his broad range of images and interests are quite refreshing. He is currently an adjunct photography instructor at The Academy of Art University. His series , Floatsam and Jetsam, is currently on exhibition at the Eclectix Gallery in El Cerrito, CA, through August 16th. lenscratch.blogspot.com – July 10

» Academy of Art Student Guest of Honor for Canadian Anime Festival - Otakuthon, Montreal's fan-run anime convention, is pleased to announce that its guest of honor roster for 2009 will include cosplay celebrity Pikmin Link. Pikmin is a well-known personality in this specialized anime category. She began pursuing her passion for animation and voice acting as early as 2003. She also has been featured and interviewed in multiple gaming and cosplay magazines around the world and played two costume character parts in the TV show Entourage. Pikmin is currently attending the Academy of Art University to earn her bachelor's in 3D animation/video games. AnimeNewsNetwork.com – July 7

» Academy of Art University BFA Students’ Artwork Exhibits Open - Academy of Art University BFA painting students, Kai Smith and Jerry Tseng’s fine art exhibits opened this past Monday. The exhibits will be on display through July 31st at Academy of Art University’s 625 Gallery located at 625 Sutter Street in San Francisco. SFExaminer.com – June 30. Read More Academy in the News Articles

» Academy of Art University’s Athletics Department Expands - Academy of Art University continues to expand its athletic department. If the Academy’s application for NCAA membership is approved this summer, the Academy will become the first and only four-year arts school in the entire NCAA. MercuryNews.com – June 29. Read More Academy in the News Articles.

» Current TV Journalist and School of Motion Pictures and Television Alum, Euna Lee Jailed in North Korea - It’s been over 100 days since Academy of Art University’s alum, Euna Lee and journalist Laura Ling have been taken into custody by the North Korean government. Since they were taken into custody, an outpouring of support for the two captured journalists has taken place. A vigil took place at Academy of Art University to support and urge the North Korean government to release the journalists. NBCBayArea.com – June 25. Read More Academy in the News Articles

» DIANE BAKER – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - This year marks the year Anne Frank would have turned 80 years old and the 50th anniversary of the film version of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” In celebration of Anne Frank, this cinematic classic, starring Diane Baker, executive director of Academy of Art University’s School of Motion Pictures and Television, is being released in Blu-ray and DVD format. SanFranciscoSentinel.com – June 26. Read More Academy in the News Articles.

» Academy of Art University Alumni Conducting Workshops - Academy of Art University MFA Alumni, Patsy Taylor will be conducting Sketchbook Journal Workshops in June and July through Civic Arts Education. The workshops are geared for all levels of artistic ability. Taylor will share tips on combining drawings with recording travel and daily experiences through keeping a sketchbook journal over two-weekend period. ContraCostaTimes.com – June 24. Read More Academy in the News Articles.

» New Startup Carmaker Looking to Academy of Art University Executive Director to Redesign the Automotive Industry - There’s a new carmaker revving up the auto industry. V-Vehicle, a startup carmaker based in San Diego has plans to build environmentally friendly cars in an idled General Motors plant in Louisiana. While a lot of the details are under a non-disclosure agreement, what is known is that the chief designer is Tom Matano, former general manager of Mazda design and executive director of Academy of Art University’s School of Industrial Design. SanDiegoBusinessJournal.com – June 22 Read More Academy in the News Articles

» Academy of Art University Alumni Exhibit at Shoebiz Adidas Store Fundraiser - Academy of Art University Alumni, Andre Sibayan (School of Illustration) and Ciriaco Sayoc II (School of Fashion Design) recently displayed their work at the All Day I Dream About Summer group show fundraiser for Youth Against Poverty. The event took place Thursday, June 11 at the ShoeBiz Adidas store on Haight Street, with a theme of celebrating summer in San Francisco. hurleysashimi.wordpress.com – June 10. Read more Academy in the News articles.

» Aquarium of the Bay Unveils New Campaign Created by Academy of Art University's School of Advertising - More than 40 students from Academy of Art University’s School of Advertising participated in a competition to help bring the Aquarium of the Bay's new PG&E Bay Lab to larger-than-life size. The end result, new Blue Tongued Skinks, Chinchillas, and African Pygmy Hedgehogs have now invaded BART stations and trains thanks to an innovative advertising campaign by Academy of Art University students. Created by student copywriter Frank Wortham and art director Yen Kelly, the "City Animals" designs were part of an Aquarium-sponsored competition amongst the Academy's School of Advertising students. www.earthtimes.org – June 8. Read more Academy in the News articles.

» Academy of Art University Alumni Showcased in Abstract Exhibit in Belmont Gallery - Jeremy Mann, Academy of Art University MFA Alumnus, will showcase his oil paintings at John Pence Gallery. The exhibition will run through July 4 at 750 Post Street. www.contracostatimes.com – June 5. Read more Academy in the News articles.

» Academy of Art University Alumni Talks About His Animation Role in Pixar’s Latest Release, Up - Being recognized for his work in Pixar’s latest film release “Up,” former Academy of Art University School of Animation student, Guilherme Jacinto is interviewed. Some of the topics covered include his interests, motivation, and experience working for Pixar. www.sacurrent.com – May 29, 2009

» Academy of Art University Alumni’s Animation Video Highlighted - Academy of Art University School of Animation alumni, Aziz Kocanaogullari’s Masquerade animation video featured on Designspotter blog. www.designspotter.com

» Academy of Art University Hosts ‘The Making of Twilight’ - Academy of Art University School of Motion Pictures and Television students will get an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the making of the blockbuster film Twilight starring Kristen Stewart (Jumper) and Robert Pattinson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire). Twilight Director Catherine Hardwicke and Cinematographer Elliot Davis will meet with students on April 24, for a two hour lecture and Q/A session at the Academy's flagship building in San Francisco at 79 New Montgomery Street. www.praisedome.nl – April 23

» Grad Interviewed for ‘Okay Sunshine Loves You’ Blog - Recent grad Richard Perez discusses his passion for graphic design, his design influences and what he hopes for in the future. Examples of his work are featured. Visit the School of Graphic Design. www.ok-sunshine.blogspot.com – April 22

» Student Wins Golf Title - Now a sophomore at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Matt Garcia won the Pacific West Conference title Tuesday at the Roddy Ranch Golf Club in Antioch. The event started Monday with two 18-hole rounds, followed by 18 holes Tuesday. www.smdailyjournal.com – April 22

» Instructor Dino-Ray Ramos Featured on Fashion Blog - Journalism Instructor Dino-Ramos discusses his fashion style, his inspiration, his favorite San Francisco haunts and more! www.fineanddandyshop.blogspot.com - April 17, 2009

» Academy of Art University Introduces Next Generation Filmmakers at 3rd Annual Epidemic Film Festival - Hollywood industry luminaries, Bay Area VIPs and budding student filmmakers are gathering in San Francisco this week for the Academy of Art University film school's 3rd Annual Epidemic Film Festival. Preceded by three days of exciting panel discussions, the festival culminates this Friday at the historic Castro Theatre where the best film school student work will be awarded and shown on the big screen. Hundreds of students vie to be featured finalists in the film school festival. Categories include narrative, documentary, music video, commercial, best actor/actress and experimental. The film school also unveiled a new feature screenwriting category this year. A jury of Hollywood elite selects the top students who earn a coveted spot in the screening line-up. EzySpot.com - April 15, 2009

» Academy Students Win 2009 International ANDY Awards - Academy of Art University School of Advertising students received two bronze awards at the renowned 2009 International ANDY Awards. Students James Duffy (Copywriter) and Woody Kurupintsiri (Art Director) won for their MoleSkin campaign, which included advertisements “Never Crashes,” “ Completely Wireless” and “One Perfect Font, Yours.” Daniel Pardilla won for his Phillips Flat Screen series, “Careful Bringing it Home.” The goal of the competition is to honor creativity in advertising throughout the world, recognize the contributions of individuals and companies who create the work and encourage raising the standards of craftsmanship in the industry. The ANDY's began as a New York print only show that has evolved into an international show covering print, radio, television, out-of-home, direct mail, video/cinema, interactive and other media. AndyAwards.com – March 18, 2009

» Tom Matano Judges Fiat 500 2009 World Car Design of the Year - Executive Director of Industrial Design Tom Matano was one of four judges in the 2009 World Car Design of the Year competition. The winner of the award was decided upon by a distinguished panel of judges selected for their expertise in automobile design. The top three finalist were all European models and included the Citroen C5 sedan and C5 Tourer (together), the Jaguar XF, and, of course, the winning Fiat 500. The World Car Design of the Year award was begun in 2004 and is run by a steering committee of prominent automotive journalists from all over the world. The Motor Report - April 9, 2009

» Academy Student Exhibits at Gallery Three - Gallery Three is glad to present “Winner Warz” new works and installation by Adam Flores. For those who know Adam Flores personally, “Winner Wars” is clearly a reflection of the artist in his entirety. This exhibit is personal, honest and reveals the strong influences behind the artist. Adam Flores graduates from The Academy of Art University this spring. “Winner Warz” is his second solo show at Gallery Three, he has shown at galleries throughout San Francisco including The Shooting Gallery, White Walls, Gallery 1988, Alternative Café, as well as Neurotion Gallery in Berlin. With a growing following, Adam Flores continues to explore the relationship with his drawings and paintings. In “Winner Warz” Flores is focusing more on composition, perspective and incorporating strong personality traits into his collection. The exhibit is high energy, using strong imagery and colors. Please come for the opening reception of "Winner Warz" on April 11th, 2009 from 7-10 pm at the new Gallery Three, located above White Walls Gallery at 835 Larkin St. This event is open to the public. HappenStand.com - April 3, 2009

» Academy Graduate Captures Distinguished IIDA Scholarship Award - Academy of Art University Interior Design School graduate Tanvi Shah was recently awarded a 2009 Scholarship Award from the Northern California (NC) Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Tanvi was presented the award last week during IIDA-NC's Pioneers in Design + Honor Awards ceremony at the newly renovated Fox Theater in Oakland, Calif. Tanvi was one of three interior architecture students honored at the ceremony. A native of India, she chose to earn her Masters degree at Academy of Art University, one of the top interior design schools in the nation, to familiarize herself with U.S. styles and standards. It became her passion to create a thesis project that brought the flavor and culture of India to San Francisco. Dubbed "Spice Village," the project spoke directly to the IIDA competition topic - "Blurring Boundaries." The art school's Director of Interior Architecture and Design Marlene Farrell believed Tanvi's thesis was perfect for the competition and encouraged her to enter. PRWeb – April 2, 2009

» Senior Pitcher Kim Dauer Receives Academy Softball Scholarship - Kim received a softball scholarship to play softball for the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, a Division II program where she plans on studying graphic design. Paso Robles Press - March 19, 2009

» Academy of Art University Joins Design Ignites Change: an Innovative Student Program to Leverage the Power of Design to Ignite Social Change - The Academy of Art University has announced that it has joined Design Ignites Change: a call to action challenging students, educators, creative professionals and the business community to use the power of design to address social issues in their local communities through substantive public design projects. The project is a joint endeavor by Adobe Youth Voices and Worldstudio. "The Academy of Art University was one of the first art and design schools in the country to jump on board, paving the way for many more," said Worldstudio's Andrea Pellegrino. "The Academy sees Design Ignites Change ( www.designigniteschange.org) as a breakthrough initiative that will bring visibility to innovative solutions addressing a range of social issues, happening at the college level, as well as a way to instill the importance of giving back to one's community in the next generation. We are particularly thrilled that Academy students will be working on sustainability issues relevant to bay area residents and businesses." MarketWatch.com - March 16, 2009

» Alumna H. Jinny Jung exhibits at Agora Gallery in New York - The Agora Gallery is proud to present Korean artists H. Jinny Jung and Diana Un-Jin Cho in Quintessential Color. The collection features a captivating selection of artworks by these two talented Korean artists. Korean artist H. Jinny Jung uses color, shape and line to create fluid layers evocative of the traces that moving points of light make in long photographic exposures and rippling, diaphanous surfaces. Her paintings are vibrant explorations of the psychology of the inner mind. Jung states, "My work does not attempt to describe something, but rather to give expression to inner feeling." The Seoul Times - March 14, 2009

» Design for social praxis: what's your soft spot? - What's your soft spot? What concepts, events, and injustices strike a nerve so much that it prompts action? What gets you riled up? "What the #$%& is social design"? These are the questions that Academy of Art University MFA students, Ashley Cieka and Mike Jeter address the public in their exhibition, What the *#&! is Social Design? Art and design has long been associated with social change--in this exhibition, Cieka and Jeter examine how contemporary artists and designers recruit their visions to facilitate change in today's world. Given the ease and effectiveness with which visuals penetrate our consciousness (often without our knowledge), it is easy to undermine the power images wield on our psyches and subsequently, our actions. We've all witnessed the ways the power of images have been abused (for example, by governments, individuals in power, advertising), leaving us to wonder how and in what ways this power can be channeled into social progress. Through this exhibition, their publication, and their growing network of artists, thinkers, and writers, Cieka and Jeter hope to establish a platform for designers to address contemporary issues, engage viewers, and foster a "higher quality of life." SF Examiner - March 12, 2009

» Online Enrollment Rises; Students Seek Degrees in Interactive Art School Setting - An ever-increasing number of Academy of Art University students are attending art school online to get the necessary degrees to achieve their dream careers. According to the Sloan Consortium, more than a fifth of all students enrolled in higher education were taking at least one online course in 2007. Academy of Art University's fully accredited online art school far outstrips the average with two-thirds of the student population taking at least one online class. Since its inception in 2001, the Academy's online art school has ballooned from 400 to 10,000 students. Touting a customized user interface, precise curriculum development and passionate artist community, the online art school draws students from more than 90 countries. PR Web - March 10, 2009

» Mercy, Mercy: Jacks and Knights exchange knockouts - The Humboldt State women's softball team gave up early leads to Academy of Art University in both games of Saturday's doubleheader, and home runs saved, then sank, the home team. The Lady Jacks (10-4), the defending NCAA Division II national champions, won the opener 10-2 in five innings via the eight-runs ahead (aka mercy) rule, then the Urban Knights (6-14) returned the favor with their own five-inning 11-3 victory. The win is undoubtedly AAU's biggest, because this is the program's first year playing collegiate softball. In their upset, the Urban Knights struck quickly in the top of the first. Times-Standard - March 8, 2009

» WHAT THE *#&! IS SOCIAL DESIGN Opens Next Week in San Francisco at the Academy of Art University - Two Academy of Art University School of Graphic Design MFA students have invited leaders in the movement for social change to share their "soft spot" for all to see. WHAT THE *#&! IS SOCIAL DESIGN is an exhibition that explores the definition of social design and showcases creative designers who are paving the way. A sneak preview of some of the "Softy's" profiled in the exhibit are John Bielenberg, known for his Project M design movement; Emily Pilloton of the humanitarian product design company Project H Design; Jennifer Leonard of IDEO and co-author of Massive Change; and the School of Graphic Design's MFA Director and founder of Compostmodern, Phil Hamlett. Visit the School of Graphic Design. - EarthTimes.org, March 5

» Academy Students and Alumni Launch Softspot - Students and alumni from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco have launched this initiative which provides designers with the information and inspiration by which they can solve contemporary issues and educate the masses about the solutions designers provide for a more perfect and healthy world. Ultimately, SOFTSPOT wants to inspire, inform and initiate positive social change. SOFTSPOT will be hosting an exhibit at Gallery 79 (79 New Montgomery Street) in San Francisco from March 12th through the 31st. The exhibition is an exploration of design for social change and attempts to engage the viewer by asking them to write and draw various reactions to what is being presented by designers, photographers and filmmakers. Visit the School of Graphic Design. - philanthropyalamode.com, March 3

» McCandlish Headed to SF - Standout high school soccer player Tanner McCandlish has accepted a scholarship offer to play at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco next year. Visit the Athletics Department. - Santa Ynez Valley Journal, February 26

» Adam Reeder Featured in artmarketblog.com - Adam Reeder discusses the inspiration behind his Socio-Technic Evolution collection of sculptures which is based on the concept of how technology changes the way western culture interacts with it’s world. To display this, Adam combined technological objects with Greco-Roman gods, or iconic Greek sculpture. This is because the Greco-Roman period is the root of western civilization. Visit the School of Fine Art. - artfanatix.com, February 24

» Academy of Art University Hosts Designing Obama - On Thursday evening a crowd gathered at San Francisco’s Academy of Art University for "Designing Obama," a sold-out lecture given by the men behind the symbol—Sol Sender, the logo designer, and Scott Thomas, the director of new media design. There’s a thorough rundown of Sender’s presentation on his company website, giving a summary of the design process, and a rundown of all the rejected images. Visit the School Computer Arts: New Media - Mother Jones - February 20

» Sylvia Ji - Sylvia Ji graduated with distinction in 2005 from the Academy of Art University of San Francisco with a Bachelors in illustration and already had her first ambitious and successful solo show while still in her last year of school. Currently, she has works on display in both San Francisco and Los Angeles galleries. Visit the School of Illustration. - www.dontclickplz.blogspot.com, February 20

» Academy of Art Grads Shine at New York Fashion Week - Making their debut under the tents at Bryant Park last Friday were eight recent graduates of the Academy of Art University, the first and only school to show during the event. Visit the School of Fashion. - 7X7 Magazine Glamwatch Blog, February 20

» Artist profile: Jen Dranttel - Academy grad strengthens Washington community art scene. Visit the School of Fine Art. - Bellingham Herald, February 22

» Fashion Newcomer Qianya Martin Stands Out - Last Friday, in the tent at Bryant Park in New York City, the School of Fashion at the Academy of Art University based in San Francisco showcased collections from its recent graduates for Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. This season ... one of the newcomers stood out. Her name is Qianya Martin. Visit the School of Fashion. - blackvoices.com, February 17

» Fresh Talent Is Up To The Challenge - When burgeoning knitwear designer Qianya Martin got her hands on a needle and thread, a quasi-obsession became a career opportunity. “I got a book on how to knit, and there was this moment. I just kind of knew: This is it,” Martin said at Friday night’s Academy of Art University runway show. - Visit the School of Fashion. - style.com, February 15

» Fall Fashion Week 2009: The Academy of Art University - The students of The Academy of Art University showed in the Tent and filled it. They reinvented knitwear and corduroy. They took risks. Something the main fashion houses haven't been able to do on this gray and cold Monday. Visit the School of Fashion. - alexgeana.com, February 15

» Academy of Art University Fall 2009 Collections - The collections from the Academy of Art are just SO fun. The designers are new to the industry and they have the major fortune to be guided by Simon Ungless, who has worked with designers such as Alexander McQueen, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Versace and Paul Smith. The guy is talented, and surprisingly very nice. I met him last year when I went it to get a behind the scenes look. Visit the School of Fashion. - kickinoff.blogspot.com, February 15

» Two Academy of Art University Students to Watch at New York Fashion Week - Another collection that should be interesting to see will be from students Heather Howard and Cat Janky, who will be showing with the Academy of Art University, where I attended. Janky, a textile designer, was inspired by photographs of Native American life from the 1800s, while Heather was interested in using natural fibers to create “YSL trapeze type silhouettes.” Visit the School of Fashion. - takepart.com, February 12

» You down with GPP? - …and by “GPP” I am referring to Gladys Perint Palmer, the executive director of fashion at the Academy of Art University. Last week, GPP, along with Simon Ungless (the director of fashion and once collaborator with Alexander McQueen), enlightened the minds of Academy of Art University students in San Francisco. Visit the School of Fashion. - SF Examiner, February 11

» The Academy of Art University: First Annual Faculty & Alumni Fine Art Photography Auction - The Academy of Art University is building on the success of its Annual Fine Art Auctions and focusing on photography in its First Annual Faculty & Alumni Fine Art Photography Auction on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Visit the auction site. - Juxtapoz.com, February 11

» MFA Grad Creates Ironman 2 Storyboards - MFA grad Ryan Woodward has been working on the storyboard for Ironman 2, scheduled for release in summer of 2010. Visit the School of Illustration. - newsnet.byu.edu, January 21

» When Thread Meets Canvas… - Academy graduate Catherine Ka Wai Wong, a Fashion Illustrator, is featured on the Style Elevation blog. “When I first saw a fashion illustration poster, printed by Academy of Art College, I was blown away by it. That’s the first time I had heard of the profession fashion illustrator and realized I could draw for a living.” Visit the School of Fashion. - www.styleelevation.com, January 15

» California Budget Cuts Affect Quality/Availability of Higher Education - Academy of Art University relieves student worries due to impending education cuts. Visit Admissions. - PRWeb, January 14

» Designers pull up stakes at N.Y. fashion week - San Francisco's Academy of Art University graduate students will be at fashion week as well - the only fashion school students to show there - under the big tent on Feb. 13. Four menswear and six womenswear graduate students will show new work. Read about the 2008 New York Fashion Show. - SF Gate, January 9

» Academy of Art University Student Work Gets Noticed at Macworld 2009 - Top art school Academy of Art University drew crowds from top companies to its booth at this year's annual Macworld Expo, including Adobe, Verizon Wireless, Nikon, Google and AOL. - designtaxi.com, January 7

» Metro State women get lesson in realism from Academy of Art - Five players scored in double figures for the Urban Knights (2-12). Visit the Urban Knights Website. - Rocky Mountain News, January 3

» Chris Dorosz's Life-Size Installation Floats New View of Sculpture - Academy instructor Chris Dorosz’s sculpture The Painted Room is featured on artdaily.com. The sculpture creates the illusion of a life-size living room suspended in space that oscillates between representation and abstraction. Visit the School of Fine Art. - artdaily.com, January 2

» Enchanted Italy at Academy of Art University, Fresh Works from Fine Art Study Abroad - This month the Academy of Art University’s 79 Gallery presents Enchanted Italy, an elegant and transporting collection of paintings created by Academy students during the university’s first-ever study abroad course in Italy this past August. Visit the School of Fine Art. See what other Fine Art students are doing. - artdaily.org, December 24

» Ex-49er Jamie Williams Breaking New Ground at Academy of Art University - Williams now has the perfect job for someone who likes to go against the grain as the athletic director at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Visit Academy Athletics. - www.bayareasportsbeat.blogspot.com, December 22

» Academy fashion student wins contest to design gown for Mariah Carey - Julian Contreras' sketch of a gown he created for Grammy-award singer Mariah Carey was selected by Carey as the grand prize winner in a contest that drew 4,023 entries. See what other fashion students are doing. - Mercury News, December 20

» Fine Art Painting Grad Featured in American Art Collector - BFA Painting Alumna Lindsay Goodwin is featured in the December 2008 issue of American Art Collector - there largest feature story on a single artist ever! Visit the School of Fine Art. - www.ellarichardson.com, December

» Academy Grad Shows at Gorgeous and Green Gala - Thomas-Ray Eccleas, noted by San Francisco Chronicle’s Sylvia Rubin as “one to watch,” showed a refined collection which included vests out of reclaimed wool and a coat out of reclaimed shearling. See what current Fashion students are doing. - www.ifcsf.blogspot.com, December 14

» Utrecht December Artist of the Month - Aron Meynell, a recent MFA graduate of the Academy of Art University, is featured as Utrecht’s December Artist of the Month. SanFrancisco.Utrechtblog.com, December

» PIX: A patchwork of Bay Area parties & personalities - More than 200 art collectors, dealers and enthusiasts gathered at the Academy of Art University for its 13th Annual Faculty & Alumni Fine Art Auction, which raised $159,000. Visit the School of Fine Art. - SF Gate, December 12

» Barn art: Mural shows Layton's farming heritage - Just over a year ago Dibble completed the mural while studying at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Dibble came up the idea of doing the mural as his graduate thesis. Visit the School of Fine Art. - www.standard.net, December 11

» Desert Christian senior enjoys the art of basketball – and art - Aikman turned away offers from such big-name schools as Stanford, Columbia and University of California at Davis and committed to play basketball in the fall at Academy of Art University in downtown San Francisco. Visit the Athletics Department. - Arizona Daily Star, December 10

» Former Computer Animation Student Works on Atlanta-based Delgo - Patrick Cowan is deeply involved in a new animated film that seeks to upend expectations about where superior animation can be produced. Visit the School of Animation. - Charleston Gazette, December 10

» Oregon designer wins international award - Liina Gruener turned her senior project into an international design winner. Her wooden dresses were accepted in the World of Wearable Art show in New Zealand, won runner up in the Inspired by Architecture category, and took first place for a student entry. Read more here. - OregonLive.com, December 9

» Designer tables inspiration for holiday dining - Make your own chandelier: The lightbulb of inspiration took Academy of Art design students in a dazzling direction: A chandelier made of about 1,000 plastic water bottle bottoms threaded onto strings and dangling from circular bases around red lightbulbs. View more student work. - SFGate, December 3

» Sarah Haggberg's Master's Thesis - Fashion Show - Sarah Haggberg, a candidate for a master's degree in fashion merchandising at Academy of Art University, took it up a notch by putting on an actual fashion show. Visit the School of Fashion - SF Gate, November 30

» School of Graphic Design Annual Alumni Design Show - The Academy of Art University School of Graphic Design held its second annual Alumni Homecoming event this past Thursday. The event attracted a crowd of over 125 people. Visit the School of Graphic Design. - designtaxi.com, November

» Academy Of Art Basketball Dives In Against Dons - Academy of Art University held its own in the fall sports during its first year of intercollegiate competition, and tonight its men's basketball team jumps into the deep end of the pool when it plays at USF. Click here to learn more about Academy of Art University Athletics. - SF Gate, November 21

» John Paul Caponigro - Canon, in conjunction with the Academy of Art University's "Industry on Campus" Presents John Paul Caponigro, November 24, 7:00 – 9:00 PM. See more Academy events here. - American Society of Media Photographers, November 19

» Film School Graduates Primed for Industry Success - Instructor Jonathan Fung recently gave an interview to Movie Maker online describing what makes Academy of Art University one of the best film schools and the advantages of studying in the heart of San Francisco. Read more about Fung's interview here. - PRWeb.com, November 20

» Academy of Art University Raises Significant Funds for Student Scholarships - Exhibiting approximately 350 works of fresh paintings, sculpture, and jewelry by nationally esteemed AAU faculty and alumni, this year's auction achieved an extraordinary $159,000 in fine art sales. Read more here. - emediawire.com, November 20

» Designer Spotlight: Sara Shepherd - Two years after graduating from Academy of Art University in 2005, Sara Shepherd debuted her first collection in 2007. In her third collection to date, Shepherd shows off her masterful skills in tailoring creating a modern menswear-inspired line. Learn more about the Academy's Top Fashion School. - Fabsugar.com, November 20

» Multimedia Communications Director Co-Authors Book - Jan Yanehiro is interviewed with co-authors about her book This is not the life I ordered: 50 ways to keep your head above water when life keeps dragging you down Conari Press. Learn more about our Multimedia Communications Program. - California Chronicle, November 20

» MFA Student Wins 63rd College Photographer of the Year Award - School of Photography MFA student Andre Hermann took bronze in the feature category for the 63rd College Photographer of the Year Awards. Read about Andre's experience at the Eddie Adams Workshop here. - CPOY.org, November 19

» Academy Grad Wins Local Mayor’s Arts Award - A native of Bellingham and recent recipient of the Mayor’s Arts Award, Mann, 43, said he was born to make art. The Bellingham Mayor’s Art’s Award is given to several local artists annually by the mayor in recognition of notable achievements in art. Learn more about the Academy's School of Fine Art. - The Western Front Online, November 18

» Fashion Student Featured in Surface Magazine - CFDA scholarship award-winner Maria Potesta was featured in the Annual Avant Guardian Issue of Surface magazine. Read more about Maria's win here. - Surface Magazine, November

» Erwin Madrid - Graduate Erwin Madrid was featured in Lines and Colors blog. He has worked for PDI/Dreamworks Animation on films like Shrek 2, Shrek the Third and the Madagascar sequel. Learn more about the School of Animation and Visual Effects. - www.linesandcolors.com, November 7

» School of Fashion Instructor Comments on Yves Saint Laurent de Young Exhibit - Fashion instructor Simon Ungess comments on the de Young Museum’s new Yves Saint Laurent exhibit. According to Ungless of San Francisco's Academy of Art University, Saint Laurent was a pioneer, and many of today's designers still use his creations as the foundations of their own. Learn more about Simon Ungess. - Contra Costa Times, November 7

» Academy of Art University Has Great Presence at Alternative Press Expo - While Academy of Art University instructor Dan Cooney had his own table at APE to sell his self-published graphic novel series, Valentine, he remarked with pride that several of his students also had their own tables at the show. Students sold comics and gained valuable information on working in the comic’s industry during the Expo. Read about 24 Hour Comic's Day. - www.blog.newsarama.com, November 4

» Academy of Art University Announces its 13th Annual Faculty & Alumni Fine Art Auction - This November, Academy of Art University hosts the most highly anticipated emerging art charity event of the year: the 13th Annual Faculty & Alumni Fine Art Auction. The auction offers guests an exceptional opportunity to support emerging student artists through acquiring works by some of the finest internationally collected artists that call the Bay Area home. Visit the auction site. - www.prweb.com, November 1

» Roland Young to Teach at Academy of Art University - Roland Young to Teach at Academy of Art University Academy of Art University announced the newest addition to its design school faculty. Renowned design instructor Roland Young will begin teaching classes for the School of Graphic Design next semester. Visit the School of Graphic Design. - www.designtaxi.com, November 1

» The shoe's on another foot now - Cole Haan, the U.S. bag and shoe company, recruited Academy of Art Universtiy alumna Anna Sheffield for a fresh perspective. Trying to attract a younger crowd, this year the company brought in the New York jewelry designer to create a line of jewelry and "pennies" for loafers. Read about Anna's feature in W Magazine. - www.sfgate.com, October 28

» Harvey Dinnerstein: Underground Together - Harvey Dinnerstein, an instructor at the Art Students League and senior academician from the National Academy of Design, will lecture at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 3:30-4:30 in the Media Room at the 60 Federal Street facility. - www.laughingsquid.com/squidlist/events, October 28

» Metal Arts Students Recycle Castaway Jewelry into Brilliant, Sustainable New Designs - Academy of Art University School of Fine Art Sculpture students have joined forces with art students from across the Bay Area to participate in San Francisco's first-ever Radical Jewelry Makeover. After sifting through a rich supply of donated pieces from more than one hundred Bay Area residents, melting down precious metals, and forming creative new designs, the resulting fresh, unique, handmade, and mainly recycled jewelry are ready to be showcased at San Francisco's Velvet da Vinci Gallery. Read the full story. - www.prweb.com, October 26

» Brian Singer Speaks About The 1000 Journals Project - Brian let loose 1000 journals. The journals traveled from hand to hand throughout the world. People found them add something (anything) and then pass them along in an ongoing collaborative art project. The project has been covered extensively in the media, including the San Francisco Chronicle, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Entertainment Weekly. Brian will speak about the project today: Tuesday, October 28th, 6:30 - 8:00pm, Academy of Art University, 180 New Montgomery Street, Library, 6th Floor - www.chroniclebooks.com/blog, October 24

» Some very 'safe' dresses at an 'Evening of Hope' - It was the Academy of Art University that made a rubber-iffic impression. Under the tutelage of Academy instructor, Kyle Farmer, fashion design students Alice Spies, Rachel Rondell, Eric Holbreich, Lisa Relth, Amanda Kamm and Jonathan Baker gave us out-of-the-condom-box looks that didn't look like condoms - but avant garde pieces of art worthy of a safe sex couture runway. Visit the School of Fashion. - www.examiner.com, October 21

» 24 Hour Comics Day Inspires Illustrators with Creative Marathon at Academy of Art University - The Academy of Art University will be an official host site for this year's 24 Hour Comics Day, produced by ComicsPRO. Approximately 80 Academy of Art University School of Illustration students will create 24 consecutive comic book pages in 24 consecutive hours. - www.prnewsnow.com, October 18

» Academy of Art University Alumnus Kazuhiko Sano Designs Frank Sinatra Commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp - A native of Japan, Sano studied painting in Tokyo before moving to San Francisco in 1974 to study at the Academy of Art College. He designed 12 of the 15 stamps in the Celebrate the Century series in 1999. - www.stamps2008.blogspot.com, October 15

» Stan Musilek, Academy of Art MFA Grad, Featured in Photo Media Magazine Online - Ending up in the Bay Area, Musilek enrolled in San Francisco’s Academy of Art College on a soccer scholarship and received an MFA in photography. After the Academy of Art, he decided to open his own studio in 1984. - www.photomediamagazineonline.com, October 18

» Aquarium of the Bay Taps Academy Alum Jon Altemus as Director of Exhibits and Special Projects - Aquarium of the Bay is pleased to welcome Jon Altemus as its new Director of Exhibits and Special Projects. Altemus earned a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the Academy of Art College. With his multifaceted background creating and installing exhibits around the world, Altemus is well suited to enhance the Aquarium's current exhibits, as well as design three new ones which will open in the spring of 2009. - www.marketwatch.com, October 14

» Steel Closet - In January of 1999, while discussing the latest fashion trends over coffee, two friends realized that they were a design team waiting to happen. Ingrid switched her pursued an MFA in Fashion Design at the Academy of Art College. Vivian with her free-spirited flair, Ingrid with her refined detailing, both obsessive compulsive; they set out together to create a new philosophy in accessible luxuries for the modern woman. - www.steelcloset.com, October 14

» Canon and AAU Present Joyce Tenneson - Canon, in conjunction with the Academy of Art University's Industry on Campus, Presents Joyce Tenneson in Lecture. It is scheduled for Monday November 3rd, 2008 at 7pm. The event is free and open to the public. - www.asmpnorcal.org, October 13

» Back in the game he loves - Dan Rosaia is a soccer lifer. It took him a while but Rosaia is back where he belongs — on sidelines. He’s the men’s head coach at Academy of Art University in San Francisco. AAU is in its first year of intercollegiate athletics at the Division II level in 12 sports — six men’s and six women’s teams. - www.smdailyjournal.com, October 10

» Academy of Art Is Off the Beaten Path - Moviemaking hotspots like New York and Los Angeles are host to a plethora of film schools, but you’l l find a few off the beaten path too—like Academy of Art University. Located in San Francisco, Academy of Art University provides a comprehensive moviemaking education through an immersive college experience. - www.moviemaker.com, October 9

» Multitude: Drawings by Micke Tong at Hotel Biron - Those familiar with Bay Area artist Micke Tong's work can immediately identify his signature, richly layered and colorful digital illustration style, which is one of many types of media Tong utilizes. Burnt out by the burbs after high school, Tong left to attend the Academy of Art University, San Francisco in 1995. - www.sfist.com, October 9

» Within This Institution... C3 @Babylon Falling - Babylon Falling presents ‘Within This Institution…’ – New Drawings by C3. C3’s meticulously rendered graphite drawings capture the ethereal quality of the objects, instruments, people, and spaces that exist within the walls of the Institution. C3, also known as Christoper C. Curtis, is a graduate of Academy of Art University. Soon after graduation Chris Curtis won three awards from the Academy, including 2nd place in the contemporary realism category. - www.fecalface.com, October 9

» AAU IP - This is the active homepage of the Academy of Art University MFA class 'IDEATION & PRESENTATION' that was brainstormed by Will Mosgrove and James Chiang back in 2006, and is now in its second year of application. Its creation and intent is to foster an individual's resolute conviction of their visual idea. - www.aaugradphoto.blogspot.com, October 9

» 'Midnites for Maniacs': Great 'bad' movies - It started out as an all-night slumber party - with free cereal served at 5 a.m. - called "Midnites for Maniacs." It was where bad movies went to be loved, and it soon became a big-crowd staple at the Castro Theatre. Except that founder and programmer Jesse Hawthorne Ficks almost doesn't believe in bad films. Ficks, who teaches film history classes at the Academy of Art University and is the operations director at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival, began "Midnites for Maniacs" at the 4 Star, where he worked from 1998 to 2003. - www.sfgate.com, October 9

» Animation Forum West Midlands - Michal Makarewicz, award-winning animator on Pixar features such as The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille and Wall-E will be ‘in conversation’ on 24th October as part of Birmingham’s Hello Digital Festival. Makarewicz was awarded an Annie in 2008 for Outstanding Character Animation in a Feature Animation for his work on Ratatouille. In addition to this, he has also taught animation classes at popular, online school Animation Mentor and Academy of Art University. - www.blog.ennuyer.net, October 9

» Event: 'Harvey Dinnerstein | Underground Together At Frey Norris Gallery | November 6, 2008' - Frey Norris Gallery proudly presents “Harvey Dinnerstein: Underground Together.” This exhibition coincides with the release of the first retrospective monograph that spans six decades of the artist’s career. Harvey Dinnerstein, an instructor at the Art Students League and senior academician from the National Academy of Design, will lecture at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 3:30-4:30 in the Media Room at the 60 Federal Street facility. - www.fecalface.com, October 9

» Juri Ueda: Phantom Aquarium - November 22nd through January 3rd, 2009 Opening Reception: Saturday, 22nd of November, 7:00 - 10:30pm Black Maria Gallery is pleased to present Phantom Aquarium, an exhibition of Juri Ueda’s latest works. Juri lives and works in Osaka, Japan. She received a BFA in Traditional Illustration from the Academy of Art University, San Francisco in 2005. - www.discoverlosfeliz.com, October 9

» Masamitsu Miyayama Exhibition - Born in 1958. Moved to live in America in 1978, after which he enrolled at the Academy of Art College and the College of Art and Craft. Miyayama has exhibited widely in Tokyo and throughout Japan. - www.tokyoartbeat.com, October 9

» Looking back for inspiration - "The next thing I knew, I'm on a plane flying out here," Blome says with a laugh, explaining the chain of events that took the sculptor and his family from Illinois to a teaching position at San Francisco's Academy of Art University and a home and studio in Martinez. And although he's been here less than a year, the nationally recognized artist, whose sculptures of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and others grace public parks, libraries and stadiums across the country, is ready to leave his mark. Blome is planning a monument of one of Martinez's most famous residents, naturalist John Muir. All he needs is an official "go." - www.contracostatimes.com, October 6

» Bunko Breakfast in San Francisco - Cameron Maddux, who teaches at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, deviated a bit from the lesson plan for his Account Planning class last week. Instead of a regular lecture, Maddux gathered his students for a Bunko Breakfast. At lunchtime. With chips. - www.johnnybunko.com, October 6

» Tae Park Art... - Tae Park holds a BFA in Painting from Sungshin Woman’s University in Seoul Korea and a MFA in Fine Art from Academy of Art University. Tae Park is an award winning fine artist with over several years of professional exhibiting experience. Park was a First Place Winner at the Portrait Society of America’s International Competition. - wysypicho.blogspot.com, October 5

» Urban Knights go distance to beat DSC - The Dixie State volleyball team had its share of challenges facing the newest member of the Pac West Conference. For the biggest one, a deciding fifth game, the visitors had just enough energy to earn the victory. - www.thespectrum.com, October 5

» Jal-The Band Music Video - "Jal-The band" is a collaboration between three exceedingly gifted individuals; Gohar Mumtaz (the lead and rhythm guitarist, composer, lyricist and vocalist), Farhan Saeed (the lead vocalist) and Shazi (Bassist). In 2007, Jal is releasing their second album named "Boondh" - a drop of JAL. The second music video "Sajni" has been directed by talented director Bilal Lashari who has honed his skills from "Academy of Art University", California. - www.utube.smashits.com, October 5

» California Sculptor Peter Schifrin Creates Monumental Sculpture for Upstate New York Estate - When acclaimed sculptor and Academy of Art University School of Fine Art Sculpture Director Peter Schifrin participated in the 1984 Olympics, he would have never guessed his teammate would commission a monumental sculpture from him nearly 25 years later. But that is exactly what happened. Full Sky, a soaring bronze figure reaching 20 feet high, punctuates a soul-stirring 360-degree hilltop view in a remote upstate New York landscape. - www.prweb.com, October 4

» NY Fashion Week :: Academy of Art University - Every season a few fortunate and talented student designers from the Academy of Art University get to showcase their work at Bryant Park. This year, each of the 14 designers had a unique and definitive viewpoint; they’re all destined to shake – and wake – up the fashion world. - www.edgeboston.com, October 2

» When Fashion Meets Technology…..Academy of Art University Show - Today, you can become a fashion designer without needing to attend a sewing or draping class. The winning designers for Men’s and Women’s RTW, at the Academy of Art University, completed their fashion degrees online and presented their debut collections in New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park this season. - www.ifashionnetwork.com, October 1

» Obituary for Marianne Thomas - Chronicle Photo Editor - Marianne Thomas, a former photo editor at The Chronicle and former faculty member at the Academy of Art University, died Sunday in Millbrae after repeated battles with cancer. "She was extremely passionate about photojournalism and documentary photography. I think that reflected in everything she did," said Chronicle Director of Photography Kathleen Hennessy - www.sfgate.com, September 26

» Alex Lemus Photography - The photography of Alex Lemus captures the living detail and sheen of his subjects, in simple, stunningly lit compositions, brimming with a kind of narrative light. Three years at the Fashion Institute of Technology and a BA in Photography from the Academy of Art College completed Lemus’ formal education, and consummated his personal commitment to the craft. - www.creatarium.com, September 25

» Political Photography - Mona T. Brooks quit corporate America in 2003 and started a new career in photography. She graduated from the Academy of Art University in December 2006 with a BFA in Documentary Photography. She’s been in 29 issues of San Francisco Magazine since November 2005 and been published internationally in Le Monde, Europa, Augenzeuge, and UK’s Intersection Magazine. - www.coba.tow.com, September 24

» World of Wearableart Attracts Wellingtonian - The Montana World of Wearableart Awards (WOW) Awards Show is now a leading arts event on the International design, fashion and costume calendars. WOW founder Suzie Moncrief said the success of WOW has always been dependent on new artists participating. - www.micosantos.eg-designstudio.com, September 24

» 'Stone-for-stone' Porziuncola reproduction erected in San Francisco - A rock-for-rock, stone-for-stone, fresco-for-fresco replica of St. Francis of Assisi's tiny Porziuncola church near Assisi, Italy, now graces a building adjoining the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi in San Francisco. A Sept. 27 dedication of the structure will cap a nearly 15-month construction effort that has pulled together the efforts of a team of international artists, stone masons, metalsmiths, muralists, tile experts and others -- including students earning their master's degree of fine arts at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. - www.catholicnews.com, September 22

» Drawing with Pastel & Charcoal by Craig Nelson - This Craig Nelson Drawing Video/DVD is great for anyone interested in drawing, if you want to improve your painting skills or just enjoy knocking out a quick sketch. Craig Nelson taught drawing and painting at Art Center College of Design in LA from 1974 and at the San Francisco Academy of Art College since 1990 where he is now Director of Fine Art Painting Department. Craig Nelson, CAC, shows you how to block in preliminary shapes, achieve proper placement and proportion, and how to pick out and render elements for a convincing three-dimensional scene. - www.netbks.com, September 21

» National Shrine to St. Francis of Assisi Opens in San Francisco Saturday - “We’re here to celebrate not just the passion of Angela Alioto but her action, her resolve, her commitment, her constancy, her desire to not take no for an answer and to fight against all odds to make this real.” “I think people don’t yet realize what an extraordinary accomplishment this has been, and what this will mean to this City in terms of marking those significant connections that make this truly a unique place.” - www.sanfranciscosentinel.com, September 21

» P Is for Pumpkin by Kathy-jo Wargin and Illus. YaWen Ariel Pang - Ya Wen Ariel Pang enjoys creating bright, cheerful, and whimsical illustrations with a little humor whenever possible. Her illustrations are like Ariel herself, always bringing a smile to people’s faces and hearts. Ariel graduated from the Academy of Art College in San Francisco and currently resides in Taiwan. - www.cherryblossommj.blogspot.com, September 18

» Themerica - The purpose of this website and blog is to chart the progress of my MFA design thesis project at Academy of Art University, Themerica. Themerica is an in-depth study of thematic design as a visual vocabulary that will explore thematic environments from around the world. Themerica includes archival research, interviews, and field observation of theming meccas such as Las Vegas, Dubai City, and Disney parks around the world. - www.themerica.org, September 18

» Raident Technology Inc. Establishes Scholarships at Academy of Art University - Raident Technology, Inc. has awarded two Academy of Art University students the Fine Arts Scholarships, Lindsay K. Eisentraut and Mike E. Feeney, Master students in the department of sculpture, will spend the next year creating art out of Electronic eWaste. Radient Technology wishes to support Bay Area artists, as well as draw more attention to the arising pollution problems and encourage individuals and companies to reuse and recycle more than ever before. - www.prnewsnow.com, September 15

» Sergio Davila Review – New York Fashion Week Spring 2009 - In his New York Fashion Week debut, Sergio Davila showcased suave sportswear for me and glamorous knitwear for women. The Peru native and Academy of Art University graduate presented 31 looks in Spring/Summer 2009 collection. Inspired by his South American heritage and life in New York, Davila used ultra-soft fabrics of pima cottons and lightweight Barrington San Miguel Industrial Textiles. - www.meniscuszine.com, September 8

» Internship Gives Academy Student Opportunity to Design Zero-Gas Future - Academy of Art University student David Torres was chosen by GM to participate in an internship this spring that brought together engineers, designers, sculptors, and graphic artists to create three-dimensional, fully-functional "zero-gas" car designs. - The Hoboken Reporter, August 25

» Academy Students Win Coveted Adobe Design Achievement Awards - Adobe Design Achievement Awards, recognized as one of the world's premier student design and film competitions, awarded two Academy students the top spot this year. JR Fabito won the Browser-based Design category and Matt Sartain triumphed in the Photography category. - www.MarketWatch.com, August 15

» Fashion Graduate Tara Bradley to Show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York - Academy Fashion graduate Tara Bradley will join giants like Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Oscar de la Renta, and Vera Wang to show her collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York in September. One of the few undergraduates picked for the show, Bradley also landed a full-time position at Malandrino in the fall. - The Sacramento Bee, August 15

» Academy Student Wins 2008 MAGrant - Academy of Art University student Elliot Gaskin won the 2008 MAGrant from the Metal Arts Guild (MAG), impressing jurors with his unique and consistent point of view, his uses of materials and techniques, and the thoughtfulness brought to his pieces. Academy student Tura Sugden received an Honorary Mention from MAG for her body pieces. Visit the School of Fine Art. - www.metalartsguildsf.org, August 11

» Academy of Art University Impresses Judges at World of Wearable Art - The 20th Montana World of WearableArt has just completed the first round of judging and the caliber of entries, particularly Academy of Art University, have blown the judges away. - Thread, New Zealand, July 24

» Fashion Alum Impresses at Fashion on the Square Event - Last weekend, designers from all over the world invaded San Francisco’s Union Square at the fifth annual Fashion on the Square event. Stand outs from this year’s event included San Francisco resident and Academy of Art University graduate, Jonathan David Baker for his label RØØK. - San Francisco Examiner, July 23

» Academy's Sustainable Fashion Design Curriculum Catches On - Materials at WSA announces “Sustainability: Collective Visions" presented by Lynda Grose. Grose has also developed curricula for sustainable fashion design at Academy of Art University and California College of the Arts, in San Francisco. - www.fibre2fashion.com, July 17

» Academy Alum Vincent Lo Wins at International Design Awards - Vincent Lo, a graduate of the Academy of Art University School of Graphic Design and a Conway native, has been named a winner in the International Design Awards Land & Sea competition for sustainable design. - TheCabin.net, July 16

» Elliot Ortiz is a Runner-Up in Autodesk Design Competition - Elliot Ortiz from Academy of Art University was a runner-up winner in the Autodesk Build Something Student Design Challenge for his Cargo concept, a vehicle maintaining the advantages of an urban scooter and possessing increased cargo capacity. - PRNewswire, July 16

» Emmy Award Winner Jan Yanehiro to Direct New Communications Program - Academy of Art University is excited to welcome a brand new program, and a new face as its spokesperson. Local celebrity and trusted anchor woman Jan Yanehiro has joined Academy of Art University full time faculty as Director of the new Multimedia Communications school, with classes being offered beginning Fall semester, 2008. - Academy of Art University, July 11

» Academy of Art University Offers Groundbreaking Multimedia Classes - In response to the emerging new media landscape, Academy of Art University is offering courses that address the rapidly changing modes of communication in the 21st century. Academy of Art University is excited to announce the addition of BA and MA degrees in Multimedia Communications. Four multimedia and communications classes will be offered this Fall. - Academy of Art University, July 11

» Academy Instructor and Alumna Snags Third Prize in National Competition for Figurative Sculpture - Joo-Hee Bae took third place in the prestigious National Competition for Figurative Sculpture. The Korean native and Academy of Art University alumna won $350 and another honor on her curriculum vitae. - San Francisco Chronicle, July 4

» SIGGRAPH Selects Academy Instructor For Live Los Angeles Program - Ryan Buyssens, one of the high-caliber artists picked for SIGGRAPH's Artist in Residence program, is a sculptor and video artist. He currently teaches in Industrial Design and Architecture at the Academy of Art University. - VFX World, July 2

» Academy Graduate Works on Wildly Successful Wall-E Movie - For about a year, Guilherme Jacinto has worked as an animator for Pixar Animation Studios, the Walt Disney Co.-affiliated studio responsible for such blockbuster computer animation films as “ Ratatouille” (2007). Jacinto started with a 2006 internship with Pixar while attending Academy of Art University before joining the company in 2007. For his first major assignment, Jacinto animated various characters for “Wall-E,” the love story of two futuristic robots, Wall-E and EVE. - Dos Mundos, June 26

» Academy of Art University Awards Scholarship to Star Athlete - Joey Villasenor will be the first person in his immediate family to go to a university, accepting a track and field scholarship from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, which is offering an athletic program for the first time at the Division II level. - Appeal Democrat, June 23

» Future Academy Student Directs and Choreographs School Production - Nolan M. Wells, 16, singlehandedly brought High School Musical 2 to life on stage at Sabis Charter School. Wells hopes to attend Academy of Art University and pursue a degree in acting or directing. - MassLive.com, June 16

» Sylvia Ji's Stunning Solo Show Opens at White Walls Gallery - Academy alumna Sylvia Ji's latest solo exhibition pays tribute to the beauty of youth and a celebration of death. Thirty acrylic paintings reflect the artist, people she has known and some she's never met. - SFWeekly.com, June 16

» Academy of Art University Rewards Richmond Youth With Art Scholarships - Ten students have been selected for art scholarships granted as part of Richmond's Civic Center renovation. The awards will cover the cost of attending a pre-college program at the Academy of Art University this summer, and in the fall the students will get to visit the studios of the eight local artists working on pieces that will be installed at the Civic Center. - Contra Costa Times, June 11

» Japanese Women Thrive in Bay Area Arts Scene - Young, creative and ambitious, Akiko Terasawa, a photographer and graphic design student at Academy of Art University, exemplifies the typical modern Japanese emigres who are flocking to the United States in search of artistic and personal freedom. - San Francisco Chronicle, June 9

» Fashion Student Awarded Coveted CFDA Scholarship - Fashion student Ghazeleh Khalifeh, a junior at Academy of Art University were also honored with Geoffrey Beene scholarships at the CFDA Awards. Beene's love of geometry in clothes is one of her inspirations, another, she said, is "going to Britex all the time." - San Francisco Chronicle, June 8

» Academy Of Art University Sculpture Accompanies Celebration of San Francisco Bayview Opera House - Mayor Gavin Newsom unveils historic Bayview Opera House exterior renovation, applauding the Academy of Art University students who created installation artwork for the celebration and their commitment to public art. More... - www.wretch.cc, June 6

» MPT Alum's Science Fiction Film Premieres at Roxie - Two days after leaving the Navy in 1998, Phillip Hudson enrolled in film school at the Academy of Art University, became a freelance corporate filmmaker and has directed a $25,000 science-fiction film, "Homeworld," that makes its world premiere Saturday night at the Another Hole in the Head Festival at the Roxie. - San Francisco Chronicle, June 5

» Academy Instructor Leads Painting Seminar - Christine Hanlon, a fine art instructor at Academy of Art University, hosted a painting seminar entitled Oil Paint, Color and the Evolution of Painting Materials at the Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica, CA. - Pacifica Tribune, June 4

» Brother International Earns Praise from Academy Instructor - The PQ1500S from Brother International Corporation was put to the test by Francesa Sterlacci, current instructor at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. "As a professor of fashion design for the past 18 years, I have been looking for a home sewing machine that could handle garment weight leather material," she said. - Fibre2Fashion, June 3

» Student's iPod Sculpture Catches the Attention of Mac Enthusiasts - Sculptor Adam Reeder seized first place for his Pan With His iPod sculpture in Academy of Art University's Annual Spring Show. The piece is part of a larger body of work that aims to explore how technology changes the way western culture interacts with its world. - Macworld, June 2

» Scholarship Winners to Attend Academy of Art University - The 2008 Luis Jimenez Memorial Art Scholarship were announced last week by the El Paso Community Foundation. Christina Chavez, recipient of a $1,000 Scholarship, will attend Academy of Art University. - El Paso Times, June 1

» Aggie Softball Assistant Coach Takes Head Academy Coaching Post - UC Davis assistant softball coach Rachel Sherman is leaving the Aggies to become head coach of the new softball program at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Sherman has spent the past four years with UC Davis and has played a critical role in the Aggies' transition to Division I – CSTV.com, May 30

» Josh Tulberg’s MotoLuge - Part motorcycle, part sports car, part go-kart, the MotoLuge is in a class of its own. Created by Camarillo resident Josh Tulberg, the low-slung motorcycle with its elongated black bar frame and four wheels looks as if it were something out of a science fiction film. In the fall, Tulberg will head north to attend the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and will major in transportation design – thenewcaferacersociety.blogspot.com, May 30

» Public Votes on Black & White Gowns Designed by Academy Graduates - San Francisco's Black & White Ball on Saturday, voters browsing the San Francisco Symphony's web site chose details for the glitzy civic event, from bands that will perform right down to the gown that chairwoman Patricia Sprincin will wear to the festivities. The majority of nearly 5,000 votes on gowns by three designers who graduated from the fashion program at San Francisco's Academy of Art University - Shepherd, Jill Giordano and Amy Fink - went to Shepherd, said Academy spokesperson Sallie Huntting – SFGate.com, May 27

» Esurance Teams Up with Academy Advertising Students - Students from three graduate advertising classes at the Academy of Art University will come up with campaigns for the online insurance company and pitch campaigns to Esurance executives at their corporate headquarters. Esurance will award the students scholarships for the best copywriter, best account executive and best art director – MediaPost.com, May 14

» Academy of Art University Awards Scholarships to Richmond Youth - Academy of Art University awarded 10 art scholarships to Richmond high school juniors for the Pankow Builders Ltd. /Richmond Civic Center (RCC) Public Art Scholarship Program. The City of Richmond YouthWORKS program, West Contra Costa Career Academies and Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency also collaborated on this effort to provide art career opportunities to Richmond residents graduating in the class of 2009 – PRWeb.com, May 7

» Academy Fashion Graduates Intern with the Masters - From hardworking, unpaid fashion student to hardworking, unpaid intern: Every year, San Francisco's Academy of Art University invites prominent designers to attend its annual graduate student show, gives them honorary doctorates and asks them to select an intern. Academy students have interned for fashion icons such as Oscar De la Renta, Jeremy Scott and Zac Posen. – SFGate.com, May 5

» AAU Alum Picked as One of Top Five Artists in San Francisco - Academy Alum Andrew Schoultz has established himself as a heavyweight in the city's contemporary art and mural scene. Schoultz has exhibited in galleries across the globe and is featured in the book "Ulysses: Departures, Journeys, & Returns: The Artwork of Andrew Schoultz," on Paper Museum Press. - SFGate.com, May 4

» Future Academy Student Wowed by School - Brock Drenth returned late on April 25 to Jamestown following a 10-day visit to San Francisco and the surrounding Sierras, where he assisted PBS’s Stefan Baumann with his annual spring artist workshop. While in California, Drenth was shown the campus of the Academy of Art University where he’ll begin graduate work this fall. - The Jamestown Sun, May 1

» AAU Gradute Fashion Show Impresses Fashion World - Academy of Art University's graduate fashion show, held in a tent in downtown San Francisco, featured 17 collections by 29 design and textile students. While there was no single prize winner, Alyssa Prentice's slick geometric cuts and Ronnie Escalante Jr.'s languid evening dresses garnered them internships from honorary degree recipient Ralph Rucci. - Women's Wear Daily, April 29

» Academy Hosts Rousing Panel Discussion on Modern Fashion - Ears were ringing amid the fashion press Friday morning during a panel discussion moderated by Decades' Cameron Silver at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, at which honorary degree recipient Ralph Rucci, sitting alongside fellow degree honoree James Galanos, lamented the demise of modern fashion due in part to "unwearable" editorial pieces. - Women's Wear Daily, April 29

» Academy of Art University and Colors Magazine Team Up - Colors, published in three bilingual editions by Fabrica, recently launched its money-themed winter issue in San Francisco, where the Italy-based magazine has teamed up with the Italian Cultural Institute and the Academy of Art University to celebrate its 17-year publishing history. - Mediabistro,com, April 24

» Academy Student Directs Cutting Edge Video for Music Group Jal - Talented Academy of Art University student Bilal Lashari directed the music video “Sajni” for Pakistani band Jal whose newest album has been met with great success in India. - NewDesignWorld.com, April 23

» Veteran Actress Ashvini Bhave Returns to the Silver Screen After Graduating from AAU - Ashvini Bhave is an Indian actress from Maharashtra whose career spanned from the mid-eighties to 1998. She relocated to San Francisco and graduated from Academy of Art University film school. After a 10-year hiatus from the silver screen, Bhave returns in 'Kadachit', in the lead role. - IndiaPost.com, April 23

» Academy of Art University Introduces New Faces to Fashion - Academy of Art University's School of Fashion is polishing its runway for their annual graduation fashion show and open house on Saturday. This year, 17 collections were sewn, cut and draped to perfection for the runway. Students from the university have gone on to work for some of the world's best designers. - InsideBayArea.com, April 22

» Academy of Art University Hosts Annual Discarded to Divine Show - “Discarded to Divine,” on Saturday at the Academy of Art University, features one-of-a-kind couture fashions from some of The City’s best designers - Jessica McClintock, Colleen Quen, Nice Collective, - as well as new creations by students at the Academy of Art University, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and City College. - San Francisco Examiner, April 22

» Basketball Star Accepts Full Scholarship to Academy of Art University - Shasta College point guard Sondra Stilwell signed a national letter of intent to play for the start-up Division II program Academy of Art University. Stilwell, an all-conference point guard who also was a three-time all-section pick attending Shasta High School, is headed to the Academy on a full athletic scholarship. - Redding.com, April 19

» Bay Area Eagerly Anticipates Academy of Art University Fashion Show - The annual Academy of Art University student fashion show showcases the latest crop of up-and-comers and hands out honorary doctorates to major fashion figures. The runway show is always highly entertaining, but the best part of the event is the preshow open house, where students show off their imaginative hand-assembled portfolios. - SFGate.com, April 18

» Academy Alum Joins Global Retail and Luxury Firm - Bertrand Pellegrin, who received an MFA in Fashion Merchandising from Academy of Art University, joined Gensler, an international design and planning firm. Pellegrin is an author and winner of multiple awards as a broadcast journalist. – PRInside.com, April 15

» Academy Student Directs Music Video for Pakistani Band Jal - Bilal Lashari, a student at Academy of Art University, directed the music video for a remix of Pakistani band Jal’s hit song “Sajni.” – Oneindia.com, April 14

» Academy Director Lights Up ArtHaus Gallery - Carolyn Meyer, Associate Director of Academy of Art University’s School of Fine Art is showing paintings at ArtHaus for the City Lights exhibition. Her palette-knife paintings capture the constant motion of San Francisco and New York City. - San Francisco Chronicle, April 12

» Volleyball Star Signs to Play for Academy of Art University - Alex Leja of La Quinta High School in Palm Springs signed a letter of intent to play for Academy of Art University, who currently has a Division II team. – The Desert Sun, April 10

» Future Academy Student Assists in Workshop With PBS Host - Bock Drenth, a talented painter of area landscapes comes home after a 10 day stint assisting PBS’s Stefan Baumann with a painting workshop in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Baumann will potentially be attending Academy of Art University, where he’s been accepted into the MFA Fine Arts Program. – The Jamestown Sun, April 3

» Academy Instructor Presents Show With Lost Artists Society - Mark Roberts, who teaches at Academy of Art University, met four other artists at a local café and they formed the Lost Artists Society. They will present their works in an inaugural exhibit on Saturday, April 19, 2008. – Brentwood Press, March 28

» Student David Sekoll Impresses at SURGE Student Art Show - Some of the most innovating and interesting work on display at SURGE, a juried art exhibition coinciding with the Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference, came from Academy of Art University student David Sekoll. He presented a formfitting minidress crafted from chain mail, metal tubing and tiny black rubber rings. – SavannahNow.com, March 22

» Academy Student Wins Surtex 2008 International Student Design Competition - Katarina Cordiale of Academy of Art University took home an award in the Home Elements category for her Eau-de-Vie collection of window shade, wallpaper, towel trim and other items. Judges cited her design’s overall “fresh and inviting” feel. – Home Textiles Today, March 18

» Academy of Art University School of Fashion Featured in San Francisco Spotlight - Academy of Art University is the only American Design school to show at New York Fashion Week. A photo from BoKyung Cha's collection is featured from the February 2008 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show. - Marie Claire, April 2008 issue

» Academy of Art University to Join Pacific West Conference in Fall - Academy of Art University’s Urban Knights plan on competing in 11 sports, including men’s basketball and women’s volleyball. – Hawaii Star Bulletin, March 11

» Academy Fashion Journalism Coordinator Offers Insight on American Sizing - Cheryl Locke of the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University says that because shopping is an emotional experience for women, companies have started giving bigger sizes smaller numbers. – Colorado Springs Gazette, March 10

» Future Academy Student Organizes Performance Art Show - Scott Holcomb, who will be attending Academy of Art University’s School of Illustration in the fall, put on a mix media performance art show exploring rave culture. – Orlando Sentinel, March 9

» Academy President Honored as Influential Leader - The League of Women Voters honored influential women in the San Francisco area including Academy of Art University President Dr. Elisa Stephens. – San Francisco Chronicle, March 7

» Former Advertising Instructor Spotlighted for Sustainable Campaigns - David Gauger, who taught at Academy of Art University’s School of Advertising, was spotlighted in the San Francisco Examiner for his innovative and creative campaign for Wallaby Yogurt. – San Francisco Examiner, March 3

» Academy Alum Worked on Oscar-Winning Film ‘Ratatouille’ - Academy Animation Alum Eric Froemling recently won the "Effects in an Animated Motion Picture" award from the Visual Effects Society in Hollywood for the animated Disney-Pixar collaboration Ratatouille. The film also won an Oscar for "Best Animated Feature" at the Academy Awards in February. – Edwardsville Intelligencer, Feb. 29

» Ralph Rucci and James Galanos Honored With Honorary Academy Degrees - Designers Ralph Rucci and James Galanos will receive Doctorate of Humane Letters for their contributions to art and design from Academy of Art University. Rucci will get the International Designer Award, while Galanos will be bestowed with the Lifetime Achievement Designer Award. – Catwalk Queen, UK, Feb. 28

» Academy Film Student Wins Santa Barbara International Film Festival - Academy of Art University Motion Picture and Television Dan Lahr’s Metal Detector Man won at Santa Barbara’s 23rd Annual International Film Festival. He decided to pursue his BFA at the Academy while the film was still in production. – Channels Online, Feb. 27

» Fashion Alumna Hired by Elie Tahari - Tasha Chekoudjian has just been hired by Elie Tahari of New York to work on the prestigious designer's denim and hard pieces team. Chekoudjian graduated from the Academy of Art University and has been living in Philadelphia for several years while she designed a fashion collection of sustainable clothing. – St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Feb. 26

» Academy of Art University Withdraws from Flower Mart Plan - The Academy of Art University officially withdrew from its deal to buy a portion of the San Francisco Flower Mar citing misinformation about the transaction. – San Francisco Chronicle, Feb. 26

» Academy Alum Has Exhibition at Silver Heron Gallery - Cathy Lock, who graduated with an MFA from Academy of Art University, currently has worked displayed at the Silver Heron Gallery of Depoe Bay. The show, which runs through May 20, is called “ The Madonnas.” – Newport News-Times, Feb. 22

» Graduate Fashion Students Surprise Hit at Bryant Park - Once again, designers are trying to take our breath away. Some succeed: Shoji, Costa, Zanini, Kors, Karan, Vera Wang and, surprisingly, the grad students from San Francisco's Academy of Art University. – Taipei Times/New York Times News Service, Feb. 20

» Interior Design Student Wins Scholarship - The Northern California Chapter of the International Interior Design Association has awarded Howie Litdang of Academy of Art University a $2,500 scholarship. This year, we were proud to call attention to our profession’s leadership in sustainable design," notes Charles Uehrke, president of IIDA-NC. – Interior Design, Feb. 14

» Graphic Design Director Mary Scott Judges Safeway Art Contest - Safeway is proud to include Mary Scott, Director of the School of Graphic Design, on their panel for their Lucerne The Art of Dairy “Cows & History” Art Contest. – Earth Times, UK, Feb. 14

» Academy Graduates Debut Collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week - Fashion week happens once a season and offers insight and inspiration from some of the haute couture and ready-to-wear designers in the fashion world. On Day 2, Academy of Art University students showed alongside some of the biggest names of fashion, such as Lacoste and Rock & Republic. – The Whit Online, Feb. 14

» Academy of Art University Redefines Style at New York Fashion Week - The students at Academy of Art University take style differently; fashion to them isn't restricted by the conventional mediums of designers today. The clothes represented the Academy: delightfully fresh, ingénue, unique. – The Statesman, Feb. 14

» Barbara Bradley Honored on Illustration Blog - A collection of Barbara Bradley's early freelance work was featured in the blog Today's Inspiration, which focuses on illustration from the 1940s and 50s. The retired Director of Illustration at Academy of Art University freelanced for Merrill Publishing Company and she mainly did covers for coloring books and paper doll books. Ms. Bradley was asked to reflect on this early stage of her brilliant illustration career. Read more at: http://todaysinspiration.blogspot.com

» Academy of Art University Graduates Shine at New York Fashion Week - Recent graduates of San Francisco’s Academy of Art University returned to the Bryant Park tents, showing a remarkably varied and impressive collection of womenswear and menswear. – Mesicuszine.com, Feb. 11

» Fashion Students Impress Audiences at New York Fashion Week - From dreadlock-inspired coats and dresses to eelskin blazers for men, the Academy’s Graduate Fashion students turned out an exciting show. All students of the venerable school showed their skills equally on the catwalk. – OnMilwaukee.com, Feb. 8

» Instructor Ed Martinez to Give Demonstration at WonderCon - Ed Martinez, instructor of special make-up effects at the Academy of Art University San Francisco, presents a live demonstration of new state-of-the-art special make-up effects materials. Silicone can be used for many things including life-casting with body double silicone rubber, and as a medium for creating extremely realistic 3-D prosthetics and skin effects. – Slashfilm.com, Feb. 8

» Fashion Director Simon Ungless Reflects on Audrey Hepburn's Style - "Her look did not scream 1950s or 1960s because there was nothing extreme in the way she styled herself," said Simon Ungless of Audrey Hepburn's iconic style. Ian MacKintosh, who handles public relations at the Academy of Art University agrees and says that her look has always been "attainable." – Sacramento Bee, Feb. 6

» Will Mosgrove Juries Work from All Over the Nation - The 2008 Winter National Exhibition, “It’s Photography III,” has been designed to present photographic works created by living artists across the nation. Will Mosgrove, Director of Graduate Photography at the Academy of Art University was challenged with the task of selecting 53 photographs from over 600 submitted by 143 artists. – Novato Advance, Feb. 6

» Academy Fashion Students Unveil Collections at New York Fashion Week - Career women will most likely swoon over the exaggerated suits by Sherise Eways, while Bo-Kyung Cha turned black wool into avant-garde dresses. Fashion Week is a chance for Academy Fashion students to launch their careers. – Women’s Wear Daily, Feb. 4

» Ten Fashion Students Showcase Playful Designs at Bryant Park - BoKyung Cha’s cocktail dresses were the most ready-to-wear pieces at the Academy of Art University runway show. Felice Morganti created honeycombed-dreadlocked pieces. Young Jun Ryu, inspired by Marvin the Martian, sprinkled elements of the character’s costume throughout his collection. – ShinyStyle.com, Feb. 3

» Academy Alum Has Passion for Photography and Saving Animals - Photography professor, Melody La Montia not only teaches, she works to rescue and place dogs and cats. She received her BFA in Photography from Academy of Art University and is now a professor at Fullerton College. – The Fullerton Hornet, Jan. 30

» Academy Student Wins Scholarship From Martin Luther King Jr. Commission - Katie Alberry, a student at Academy of Art University, earned a scholarship from the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission with her moving essay. She read aloud from it at the annual commemoration ceremony planned by the Commission. She conveys her message against prejudice through documentaries and art. – Plattsburgh Press Republican, Jan. 22

» Academy Alumna Sharah Simkins Exhibits Stunning Recent Work - Sharan Simkins of Rockbridge, VA will be exhibiting her recent works at Studio Eleven. Simkins holds a BFA from Academy of Art University. For 30 years she has had a successful career in retail, gift product design, product development and illustration. Her exhibition, “Places,” is a study of color and how it defines space. – Rockbridge Weekly, Jan. 19

» Academy Alumna Ashvini Bhave Wins Screen Award - Ashvini Bhave won the Screen Award for Best Actor (Female) in Marathi cinema for her maiden production as well as comeback film, Kadaachit. After a successful career as an actress in India, she enrolled at the Academy of Art University’s BFA program in San Francisco. Kadaachit is expected to release in the U.S. in February. – Indiawest.com, Jan. 17

» Academy Alumni Showcases Impressive Work at A.R.T. INC.’s Annual Member’s Exhibit - Chester Elmore received a scholarship to the Academy when he was thirteen. After retiring from his job as a forensic artist with the San Francisco Police Department, he has been teaching himself scratchboard techniques to create stunning pieces. - Contra Costa Times, Jan. 16

» Academy Offers Top Sustainable Fashion Program - At Academy of Art University, Professor Lynda Grose teaches sustainable fashion design, a studio class that encourages students to come up with stylish solutions that address ecological problems of fashion. – SFGate.com, Jan. 12

» Academy of Art University Hosts Renowned Industry Job Fair - The Second Annual Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair will be held at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. – Adrants.com, Jan. 10

» Academy Fashion School Director Authority on Cutting-Edge Fashion - Rock stars, pirates, designers have led skull’s rise in fashion. Plastering the human head on high-end fashion was cutting edge, says Simon Ungless, Director of Graduate Fashion at the Academy of Art University. The grand prize winner will receive a scholarship for the Academy of Art University. – Colorado Springs Gazette, Jan. 8

» Academy of Art University Teams Up With Mac|Life for Exciting Contest - In the Apple Fauxtotypes contestant, Mac|Life, Maxon, and the Academy of Art University want to see your best fake concepts with Apple's signature look. Grand prize winner will win a scholarship to the Academy of Art University's world-class art and design school. – Core77.com, Jan. 8

» InsideBayArea.com, Dec. 27 - Large-scale paintings by Bay Area artist Carolyn Meyer are featured in "Tales of Two Cities" at The Bank of America Plaza, 555 California St., San Francisco, beginning Tuesday. The two cities interpreted by Meyer are San Francisco and Manhattan. Meyer holds an MFA from Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where she now is Associate Director of the School of Painting.

» Inhabitat.com, Dec. 22 - Eric Corey Freed, author of Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies, is an architect, the founder and principal of organicARCHITECT, and a LEED Accredited Professional. He teaches sustainable design at the Academy of Art University and the University of California, Berkeley. Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies provides an introduction to green building.

» IdahoStatesman.com, Dec. 21 - Artisan Carpets has hired Anna Butcher to manage and grow its hand-knotted area rug business. Butler brings a background of design and customer service to Artisan, as well as past experience in the area rug industry. Butcher attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco as a design student.

» Azobuild.com, Dec. 17 - Academy of Art University is hosting AIGA’s Compostmodern, an interdisciplinary design conference dedicated to promoting sustainability. The one-day conference will be held January 19 in the Morgan Auditorium of Academy of Art University.

» Colorado Springs Gazette, Dec. 17 - Kyle Farmer, fashion design instructor at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, says designers recycle old styles every year by adding modern twists. “It’s come down to a question of styling,” Farmer says. “ There’s no specific trend happening, but the individual can buy into any of these things and make a fashion statement.” (Note: Also appeared in Seacoastonline.com)

» San Francisco Chronicle, Dec. 16 - Swiss-born Mona Caron was wandering down Powell Street one day when she noticed the Academy of Art University offices. She took a tour of the school and decided, on a whim, to enroll. Fourteen years and one Illustration degree later, Caron's work can be seen on many familiar corners of San Francisco, including the 360-foot-long Duboce Bikeway mural.

» Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Dec. 14 - Dominique Smith of Alaska is blazing a trail for the Academy of Art University’s new athletics program. He received one of the first of five athletic scholarships offered by the university this year. “He really has some exceptionally ability,” Dr. Jamie Williams, the Academy of Art University’s Athletic Director said. Smith is majoring in Advertising.

» Marin Independent Journal. Dec. 12 - Academy of Art University instructor and alum Kazuhiko Sano’s portrait of Frank Sinatra is featured on the latest commemorative first-class stamp by the U.S. Postal Service. "I'm very excited because it was very long steps I had to go through, and I had to keep my mouth shut until today," said Sano. "It was a honor to do a painting for someone like Frank Sinatra." Sano, a native of Tokyo, studied art in Japan and moved to San Francisco in 1975 to attend the Academy, where he still teaches.

» Game Daily, Dec. 10 - Electronic Arts Label President Nancy Smith discussed the various opportunities the game The Sims has presented, including their partnership with Academy of Art University. EA teamed up with the school to produce art exhibitions based on the game. She notes that it was “inspirational” to see the wide range of media displayed.

» San Francisco Chronicle, Dec. 9 - Design Industries Foundations Fighting AIDS presented its annual Dining by Design tour. The event is the signature fundraiser for DIFFA, which has granted more than $35 million to AIDS organizations nationwide. Photos of Academy of Art University President Elisa Stephens and Director of Interior Architecture and Design Marlene Farrell were featured.

» The Modesto Bee, Dec. 7 - Richard Gomez is displaying his paintings at the Mistlin Gallery in Modesto. Gomez follows in the tradition of the great masters, specifically 19th-century realists such as Courbet, Sargent and Whistler. Mainly a figurative painter, he also paints landscapes and still lifes and focuses on such themes as identity, culture and religion. He is finishing his master of fine arts in figurative painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

» CBSNews.com, Dec. 5 - Frank Sinatra, one of the most notable entertainers of the 20th century, will be commemorated on a postage stamp next spring illustrated by Kazuhiko Sano, an instructor and alumni from Academy of Art University. "It's a wonderful portrait by an artist who we've used before, Kazuhiko Sano, and I think people will be very happy with Ol' Blue Eyes," Dave Failor, executive director of Stamp Services said. A native of Japan, Sano studied painting in Tokyo before moving to San Francisco in 1974 to study at the Academy of Art College. He designed 12 of the 15 stamps in the Celebrate the Century series in 1999.

» San Francisco Business Times, Nov. 30 - Academy of Art University plans to double its student body and add an athletic program over the next 10 years, which means that it will need to acquire up to 10 more buildings. Academy of Art University plans to grow in three areas: online, on-site and through the addition of an intercollegiate sports program. It plans to increase on-site enrollment by 6,000 students within 10 years.

» SFWeekly.com, Nov. 27 - Anne Faith Nicholls’ show The Low Tide Collection opens December 1st. As an Academy of Art University alumna this event is sure to bring a crowd of fans from all angles of culture. This will be Anne Faith Nicholls third and most explorative showing at The Shooting Gallery in downtown San Francisco. The show is inspired by the low beach tides pulling the water back out to the ocean, leaving all that is under the surface exposed and vulnerable in the sand.

» Artistaday.com, Nov. 20 - Academy of Art University alum Corey Arnold is a photographer and Alaskan crab fisherman with work exhibited worldwide. During October, January, and February you will find him working and photographing aboard the f/v Rollo in the Bering Sea. Corey graduated with a BFA in Photography from the Academy of Art University San Francisco.

» Los Gatos Weekly-Times, Nov. 19 - Academy of Art University Illustration alumni Sara Scroggins has started designed T-shirts for Artus, an independent clothing company. This year Scroggins had a couple of solo art shows, one in San Francisco at a hair salon and the other in Capitola at Cava Capitola Village. Also, sometimes she is commissioned to do portrait paintings.

» Great Falls Tribune, Nov. 18 - Blackfoot artist and Academy of Art University graduate Earl Livermore is showing his current pottery at the Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning, Montana. While Livermore’s passion has always stayed in art, he was also heavily involved in the Native American movement in San Francisco.

» San Francisco Chronicle, Nov. 17 - When a replica of the Maltese Falcon was stolen from John’s Grill in San Francisco, owner John Konstin turned to Academy of Art University’s School of Fine Art Sculpture to create a new one. Instructor Peter Schiffrin and students Zach Roberts and Ah Young Jeon have spent the past month developing a replica of the famous movie icon. "One of the hardest things was making this like the original Maltese Falcon, but not too much like the falcon," Schifrin said. "I wanted to make this more falcony, because the original was more parroty or even pigeony."

» Examiner.com, CBS5.com and ABC7, Nov. 16 - The Maltese Falcon replacement statue, designed and created by Academy of Art University instructor Peter Schifrin and two School of Fine Art Sculpture students, will be unveiled at a luncheon at John’s Grill. The statue was stolen in broad daylight and despite a $25,000 reward offered, it was never recovered.

» International Herald Tribune, Nov. 14 - Tom Matano, Director of the School of Industrial Design at Academy of Art University, was a judge at the Los Angeles auto show. Designers’ cars were clearly inspired by the summer blockbuster Transformers.

» PRLog.org, Nov. 12 - Will Mosgrove won the Advertising Photographers of America (APA) Leadership Award for his long service, outstand leadership, and respect from the industry at large. He is the Director of Graduate Photography at Academy of Art University and has run his own successful photography business for the past 26 years.

» Pleasanton Weekly, Nov. 12 - Academy of Art University alumni Phil Grasso is currently filming a thriller called Chain Smoke. Grasso graduated in 2006 from the School of Motion Pictures and Television with a concentration in directing. His film Dark Destiny took home Best Picture at the Tri-Valley Student Film Festival and two of his short films were licensed for a TV show.

» New York Times, Nov. 11 - Tom Matano, Director of the School of Industrial Design at Academy of Art University, served as a judge at the Los Angeles auto show. The theme of the show this year is “Robocar 2057.” Automotive design studios in the Los Angeles area competed to produce designs showing how artificial intelligence might improve cars and integrate it more closely with human lives.

» Colorado Springs Gazette.com, Nov. 8 - Hersha Steinbock, instructor at the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University explained in an article about purses that there is a Freudian interpretation as to why women are connected to their bags. “We carry (our purses) like we carry children,” she said. She also went into detail about the history behind purses for both men and women.

» Sacramento News and Review, Nov. 8 - In an article about the recent flux in art schools in the Sacramento area, Academy of Art University alumnus Ben Walker commented that the new schools seemed like a good fit for the Sacramento job market. Walker conducts weekly drawing classes in the area.

» San Francisco Chronicle, Nov. 6 - Academy of Art University alum Derek Kirk Kim is featured in an article about up-and-coming Asian graphic novelists. His first collection, Same Difference and Other Stories, won the comic trifecta: the Eisner, Harvey and Ignatz awards and was also named of the Publisher’s Weekly’s Best Books of 2003. His first full-length novel, Good as Lily, is a fantasy with magical-realism elements. Kim calls it his “’80s movies homage.” Kim is lauded in the article as the “future of Asian American literature today.”& lt; /span>

» North Lake Tahoe Bonanza, Nov. 2 - Former director of Academy of Art University’s School of Motion Pictures and Television Patrick Kriwanek spoke at the Sierra Nevada College campus. Kriwanek has produced and directed two pilots for Fox Television, as well as produced and or directed more than 57 music videos for MTV, MTV2, BET, and NHK Japan.

» CBS 5, Nov. 1 - Peter Schifrin, head of the School of Fine Art Sculpture at Academy of Art University, as asked to oversee the creation of the new Maltese Falcon statue to replace the one that was stolen from John’s Grill in San Francisco. He recruited students Ah Young Jeon and Zach Roberts to assist in the creation of the masterpiece.

» Pinhole Visions, Oct. 28 - Academy of Art University instructor Alyson Belcher will be showing her collection of pinhole photography influenced by improvisational performance. These self-portraits are part of a 10-year long project. Body of Light, Pinhole Self-Portraits is located at Robert Tat Gallery in San Francisco, running until Dec. 22, 2007.

» Adweek, Oct. 21 - Three Academy of Art University School of Advertising alumni/students were featured as “New Talent” in AdWeek. Mike Brenner and Greg Coffin were recognized for “Little Deviant,” their unique advertising campaign for Toyota’s Scion XD. Dayoung Ewart is an art director at Crispin Porter + Bogusky in Boulder, Colorado. After graduating from the Academy, she was hired initially as an intern and has gone on to art direct a campaign for Coke Zero as well as award-winning interactive banners for VW.

» SFLuxe.com, Oct. 16 - Academy of Art University’s President, Dr. Elisa Stephens, hosted a dinner in honor of Lois Lehrman, now in her 30th year as publisher of the Nob Hill Gazette. The Academy bestowed Ms. Lehrman with an honorary doctorate.

» PRNewswire, Oct. 12 - Eight automotive design studios based in Southern California, created design concepts that envision the RoboCar of 2057 for the fourth annual Los Angeles Auto Show’s Design Challenge. Tom Matano, Director of Academy of Art University’ School of Industrial Design will serve as a judge, while the special guest is another Academy instructor, Chris Meyers, a robotics expert. (Note: Same story also posted to Auto Spectator, Nanotechnology News, Web Services Journal and Earthtimes, UK)

» Brentwood Press, Oct. 12 - The Lynn House Gallery will feature the works of figurative artist and Academy of Art University instructor James Xavier Barbour in an exhibit running from October 13 through November 10. Barbour is a professional painter and sculptor who blends Old Masters techniques with contemporary narrative.

» San Francisco Chronicle, Oct. 10 - When a replica of the Maltese Falcon was stolen from John’s Grill in San Francisco, owner John Konstin turned to Academy of Art University’s School of Fine Art Sculpture to create a new one. Instructor Peter Schiffrin and students Zach Roberts and Ah Young Jeon have spent the past month developing the bird, which will eventually be cast in bronze.

» California Apparel News, Oct. 5-11 - Academy of Art University student Ashleigh Tucker’s design for the French Rabbit Project made the cover for the coverage of the Macy’s Passport event. An image from graduate Kenneth Ning’s menswear collection was featured within the article.

» Half Moon Bay Review, Oct. 4 - Luna in Half Moon Bay presents a showcase of existing and new work by owner Sue Grim-Langert. She is inspired by impressionism and began her studies with Academy of Art University.

» Metroactive, Oct. 3 - Valley of the Heart’s Delight is an indie film that asks questions about a murder that occurred in St. James Park in 1933. Director Tim Boxell is a film instructor at Academy of Art University.

» Absolutearts.com, Oct. 1 - Lawrence Gallery will feature oil paintings by Academy of Art University alumni Terrence Gasca, Joshua Flint and Mark Bailey during the month of October at the gallery's Portland location in the heart of the Pearl district. Apparent is the rigorous foundation and respect for the difficulty and beauty of representational painting they received at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where they studied with working artists such as Craig Nelson.

» San Francisco Chronicle, Sept. 30 - Academy of Art University trains more students than any other art school. The school boasts guaranteed housing, a faculty of industry professionals, a growing athletics program and industry connections. The Academy has also recently been accredited by WASC, the gold standard of regional accreditation. "It's guaranteed that you'll pretty much go right into a job in the field that you want," says Kelly Lundeen, 19, a freshman from Loveland, Colo.

» San Francisco Chronicle, Sept 24 - Academy of Art University presented the family of cartoonist Phil Frank with a posthumous, honorary doctor of humane letters degree. Frank was the author of the beloved comic strip Farley.

» New Zealand Scoop, Sept 24 - Thirty-one international designers have flown into Wellington to see their garments come to life on stage, alongside an audience of 33,000 at the 2007 Montana World Of Wearableart (Wow) Awards Show. Gladys Perint Palmer, Executive Director of Fashion from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, is guest judge for the Wellington International Award and says, “Eat your heart out John Galliano, Hussein Chalayan, Thierry Mugler, Vivienne Westwood and John Paul Gaultier.”

» Action Figure Insider, Sept 21 - STRANGEco is now the exclusive distributor of Max Toy Company, a high quality vinyl figure company started by Academy of Art University alumnus Mark Nagata. Max Toy Co. offers classic Japanese character toys by all the best toy companies as well as offers its own exclusive toys. The company is a synthesis of toys and art – both of Nagata’s passions.

» Juxtapoz, Sept Issue - Academy of Art University Fine Art alumna Sylvia Ji is profiled following her first solo show at the White Walls Gallery in San Francisco. Just after graduating from the Academy, Ji’s career blossomed after meeting a network of local artists who were impressed with her beautiful paintings of women. Coming up for Sylvia is a research trip to Mexico, three group shows and a second solo show slated for February 2008.

» New Zealand Scoop, Sept 19 - The world is watching New Zealand’s Montana World of WearableArt Awards Show as over one third of the extraordinary entries are from international designers. Gladys Perint Palmer, Executive Director of Fashion from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, is guest judge for the International Designer Award. New Zealand’s Montana World of WearableArt Awards Show is more than an art exhibition, it’s more than a fashion show and more than an awards show.

» Nob Hill Gazette, Sept Issue - The San Francisco publication features an in-depth profile of Academy of Art University’s Executive Director of Fashion Gladys Perint Palmer as well as a fascinating article written by her. In her article, Perint Palmer describes the influence of 18 th century painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard on fashion and gives a rich description of Paris Fashion Week in July. The profile of Gladys Perint Palmer is an in-depth look at Perint Palmer’s fascinating career as both a fashion illustrator and educator.

» The Examiner, Sept 18 - Among the highlights of Macy’s Passport, one of San Francisco ’s most popular fashion-charity events, is the Academy of Art University show “Future Vision” featuring the work of fashion design students. The event, which benefits HIV/AIDS programs, is at the Herbst and Festival pavilions at Fort Mason Center.

» InsideBayArea.com, Sept 18 - Macy's annual Passport AIDS fundraiser is always a high-profile event, but for the gala's 25th anniversary it's safe to say that organizers are going all out. Tonight’s festivities include the fashion show, featuring student designers from Academy of Art University along with Calvin Klein, Marc Ecko, Levi’s, Via Spiga and many others. Celebrity entertainer Dita Von Teese, one of the faces of the MAC Viva Glam VI campaign, will perform.

» Stark Guide, Sept 18 - This year’s twenty-four 2007 winners of the San Francisco Foundation’s Murphy & Cadogan Fellowship in the Fine Arts are students from the best MFA programs in the Bay Area including Academy of Art University. These second-year grad students have been recognized for their great potential by their teachers. Their work will be on exhibition at the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery.

» DesignTaxi.com, Sept 17 - Hui May Ho, who received a Bachelor of Fine Art from Academy of Art University, is showcasing her photography at the Kay Ngee Tan Architects Gallery in an exhibition entitled Domestic Dystopia. May is also the first prize winner of the 26 th UOB painting of the year award, Photography category.

» San Francisco Chronicle, Sept 16 - The Academy of Art Fashion Week show has grown from a small side attraction into a standing-room-only attraction in the largest tent at the site, which seats more than 1,000 people. The collections showcased the students' San Francisco-inflected aesthetic and creativity unencumbered by commercial pressures. And since there are more than 1,500 students enrolled in the fashion program this semester, there will theoretically be more collections to show.

» Dexigner, Sept 15 - Academy of Art University student Ryan Campbell won the Interior Motives Award for Best Production Interior. The aim of the design was to integrate technology in the car but still keep the sleek and simple lines of the interior.

» Teen Scene Magazine, Sept 13 - Ten MFA students from The Academy of Art University put on such a wonderful show in the Bryant Park tents this past Saturday for Spring 2008 Fashion Week. Each collection, comprised of anywhere from 5-10 looks, was so full of promise. These are definitely the designers of tomorrow.

» Women’s Wear Daily, Sept 13 - Academy of Art University presented capsule collections from 10 of its top fashion, knitwear and textile design graduates at the Spring 2008 New York Fashion Week. Highlights included the androgynous suiting in coated white linen by Tara Shannahan, and knits inspired by designer Kathryn Scully's childhood vacations in Cape May, N.J.

» InsideBayArea.com, Sept 10 - Ten student designers from Academy of Art University (many of whom are from the SF Bay Area) had the privilege of showing at the prestigious New York Fashion week and all ten of them provided a fresh outlook on fashion's future.

» FashionWindows.com, Sept 9 - Academy of Art University graduates proved that they can hold their ground side by side with industry veterans by presenting artistic pieces that are also wearable and commercially viable. It is heartwarming to see the young design graduates of AAU present polished collections for the graduation fashion show.

» San Jose Mercury, Sept 8 - Recent graduates from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco showed they were ready for the big time with professional and cohesive collections that were impressively well thought out. Haa Cheng Thai’s laser-cut dresses and skirts, which looked as if they were constructed out of origami paper, were beautiful and interesting to look at as they moved along the catwalk.

» North Carolina News Observer, Sept 6 - Myriah Zaytoun, who recently graduated from the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University, will be writing a daily trend blog for New York City’s Fashion Week for the popular website www.stylehive.com.

» Variety, Sept 4 - Among Korea's younger generation of animators, one of the most recognized names is Aaron Lim. While an MFA student at Academy of Art University, Lim was inspired by "Toy Story" and decided to switch his major to animation. Lim's best-known creations are a series of characters in the TV series and feature-length film "Mug Travel.”

» Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Sept 3 - James Yoest, a Pittsburgher who earned a master's degree last year from the Academy of Art University's School of Fashion in San Francisco, will debut a spring collection. His collection is made of organic, conventional and reused textiles created by designer Sharon Chia-Yu Yeh.

» San Mateo County Times, Aug 30 - The Society of Western Artists 2007 Annual Exhibit opens at the Academy of Art University Gallery in San Francisco.

» Eco Textile News, Aug 21 - Representatives from the Academy of Art University will be speaking at two seminars hosted by Organic Exchange and the Organic Trade Association.

» Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Aug 20 - Celebrated Alaskan artist Karen Austen came to the Academy of Art University on a scholarship after graduating high school.

» SFGate.com, Aug 19 - Students at the Academy of Art University have benefited from InsideTrack, a flourishing business providing executive-style coaching to college students. The Academy initially offered it to online students but is now expanding the program to all students.

» Oakland Tribune, Aug 13 - Academy of Art University School of Motion Picture and Television student Jeremy Jones wrote a short film called Alternatives. Along with School of Acting Director Diane Baker playing the lead role, other Academy of Art University students are serving as actors and crew.

» SFGate.com, Aug 12 - The majority of Stylemob, a San Francisco fashion website that is rising in popularity, users are young women in San Francisco and New York in their teens and 20s, owing to input and early membership from knowledgeable Fashion students at the Academy of Art University.

» SFWeekly.com, Aug 8 - Avant-Grande is an annual exhibition of visual art sponsored by Academy of Art University in conjunction with Starbucks Coffee Company. Starbucks barristas as well as Academy students will display their work at Terra Gallery (511 Harrison St. in San Francisco) for a one-night gala. Ticket and artwork proceeds will go to Kids Serve Youth Murals.

» The Roanoke Times, Aug 2 - Forrest Worley, who will be attending Academy of Art University in the fall, won the Steppin’ Out T-Shirt design contest in Blacksburg, Va. This is the second year in a row Worley has won the contest.

» InsideBayArea.com, Aug 2 - Bryan Mark Taylor, Academy of Art University graduate and instructor, is showing his Third Annual City of Lights and Country Settings exhibition at Galleria Luna in Half Moon Bay. His paintings depict scenes of San Francisco, Paris, New York, and California locales.

» San Francisco Chronicle, Aug 1 - Academy of Art University offered the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre a financial package to help ease their relocation process. The Academy recognizes the huge contribution the theater makes to the city of San Francisco and wants to provide the smoothest transition as possible.

» Kansas City Star, July 30 - An Australian ad blatantly copied Academy of Art University graduate Lance Wei’s Clio award-winning ad for Streamlight flashlights. Director of the School of Advertising Melinda Mettler expressed her disbelief that an ad agency would rip off a student’s work.

» Sun Journal, July 27 - Brandon Pike and Fletcher Curran, both Academy of Art University students, received scholarships from art and music philanthropist Pearl Starbird. This scholarship was a dream come true for both students.

» Sacramento Bee, July 25 - Vesna Miksic, a Fashion graduate from Academy of Art University, is making her way into the fashion world, starting out with an internship at American Pacific Enterprises in San Francisco. She doubled majored at the Academy in Fashion and Textile Design.

» The Fashion Informer, July 25 - Husband and wife design team Hanii Yoon and Academy of Art University alumnus Gene Kang blend Asian culture with New York avant-garde and European edge in their Y & Kei/Water the Earth line. Y & Kei took home the Fashion Group International’s Rising Start Award for Best New Designer in 2003. The line is a favorite among celebrities.

» Novato Advance, July 25 - Gaetan Battaglia, who is attending Academy of Art University in the fall, drew portraits of each member of his graduating senior class. The portraits are on display in the Indian Valley College library.

» Photonewstoday.com, July 20 - Academy of Art University will join the exhibitor lineup at the 2007 PDN PhotoPlus International Conference. Attendance at the biggest end user photography event in the world is expected to reach 30,000.

» Connected Photographer, July 20 - Academy of Art University will join the exhibitor lineup at the 2007 PDN PhotoPlus International Conference. The addition of a leading educational institute like the Academy is an indication that PhotoPlus is growing in size and scope.

» Dexigner.com, July 19 - Academy of Art University Computer Arts graduate Micke Tong is having his first Los Angeles solo show, The Spectacle, at gallery LA. His work is a visual metaphor of cultural knowledge.

» Hawaii Reporter, July 19 - Two Academy of Art University instructors, Brian Gothberg and Jose Yulo, spoke at the Independent Institute’s The Challenge of Liberty seminar. The seminar focused on examining and challenging Keynesian’s economic theory.

» Washington University in St. Louis Record, July 12 - Patricia Olynyk, a former Academy of Art University instructor, has been named the director of the Graduate School of Art at Washington University in St. Louis.

» Grooveeffect.com, July 11 - Andre Sibayan and Ciriaco Sayoc, both Academy of Art University alumni, are showing their constructed dreamscapes at Fabric & Paint: Birds of a Feather. The two first met while studying at the Academy and have continued to collaborate since.

» Napa Valley Register, July 11 - Margaret McGee Crotty, who took classes at Academy of Art University, and her daughter Molly Crotty Francisco are having a two-generation art show at Diamond Oaks Winery in Oakville, Calif.

» Laughingsquid, July 11 - Academy of Art University alumni Marc Scheff will be doing digital portraits at the Missing Piece Wearable Art Sale. Scheff is currently a 2D artist for EA and a freelance illustrator.

» Redding Record, Oct. 11 - A replica of the Maltese Falcon had long resided in a display case at John’s Grill until it was stolen in February. Restaurateur John Konstin commissioned sculptors at the nearby Academy of Art University to make him a new one. Two students and an instructor presented their model of the bird. When the bronze sculpture is completed, it will be displayed in a highly protected case.

» Academy of Art Grads at New York Fashion Week - SF Indie Fashion’s Lorraine posted about the Academy of Art University show during New York Fashion Week today on the 7×7 Glamwatch blog, but she didn’t have space there to include all the photos she received. Visit the School of Fashion. - SFindiefashiion.com, February 20

» InsideBayArea.com, July 9 - Auditions for a film on youth and violence will be held in Oakland. The film is a project of the Academy of Art University. Cast members will have the opportunity to work alongside Hollywood professionals.

» Auburn Journal, July 6 - Aspiring filmmaker Ben Toth hopes to attend the Academy of Art University after he finishes his general education requirements at a local community college. His feature film Nameless is now showing at the Old State Theater.

» SFGate, July 6 - The Academy of Art University’s The Sims: In the Hands of Artists exhibit was inspired by the video game The Sims. The variety of work on display at the show reflects a multitude of takes on the source material, some more closely tied to the game than others. The pop culture status of the game makes it a perfect subject for artistic appropriation.

» Fecalface.com, July 4 - Academy of Art University alumni Andre Sibayan and Ciriaco Sayoc II will be showing their work at the “Fabric & Paint: Birds of a Feather” exhibit at the Lower Haters gallery. The two met at the Academy and after graduating in 2001, have continued to build a great working relationship.

» Examiner.com, July 3 - Academy of Art University students explore the world of the video game The Sims through art in the exhibit The Sims: In the Hands of Artists at the gallery at 79 New Montgomery St.

» Laughingsquid.com, July 3 - Laura Lengyel, who studied at the Academy of Art University, is showing her work at the ODC Theater Gallery at the exhibition entitled Monotypes from Dancers’ Painted Bodies. “Many of the models were people with dance, or movement experience and training,” says Ms. Lengyel.

» Academy Instructor Brings Light to the Art of Sculptural Paintings - Academy of Art University Sculpture Instructor Paul Graf will be one of four masters featured in the Westhaven Center for the Arts this month, with an opening reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Graf's describes his works as “sculptural paintings” that reflect his approach to the “interface between two- and three-dimensional art, and the raised textures that are the graphic results.” Times-Standard.com – July 3

» news.bigg.net, July 1 - Academy of Art University students from the School of Digital Arts and Communications took home awards from the prestigious Space-Time Student Competition & Exhibition at SIGGRAPH 2007. Kyle Yugawa won first place for his project Verve and Molly Quan won one of the four Honorable Mentions for her project Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought.

» Examiner.com, June 29 - Ashley Despain, who got his MFA in Illustration from Academy of Art University, is the featured “mixologist” in a weekly column that profiles San Francisco bartenders. When he’s not serving drinks at Madrone Lounge, Ashley works at an art camp and illustrates children’s books.

» SFWeekly.com, June 27 - The Sims: In the Hands of Artists Opening Reception was your chance to see what Academy of Art University students have been working on. Check out the slideshow of student work and the live band.

» Dexigner, June 26 - Mary Scott, Executive Director of the School of Graphic Design at the Academy of Art University, received the AIGA Fellow Award. The award is given in recognition of designers who have made a contribution to raising the standards of excellence in their local design community.

» The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California, June 21 - Dereka Williams, currently a student at the Academy of Art University, first met community activist Julie Iny when she was a high school student in Oakland. High school was a hard time for her, but with the help of Iny and her non-profit group Kids First, she was able to succeed.

» SFWeekly.com, June 21 - The Sims: In the Hands of Artists Opening Reception is your chance to see what Academy of Art University students have been working on. The show features student art based on the game in mediums such as fashion, interactive media, physical computing, three-dimensional designs, and machinima.

» PR.com, June 20 - Brigand Balleau, an award-winning Academy of Art University alumnus, joined Power Assure, Inc.’s board of advisors. Power Assure focuses on efficiently reducing power in data centers.

» GD USA, June Issue - Eight Academy of Art University School of Graphic Design students were recognized as “emerging talent.” The Spring 2007 show was one of the most “talked about events in San Francisco,” showcasing work from “ up-and-coming students from one of the top visual communications schools in the country.”

» Dexigner, June 16 - Five Academy of Art University School of Graphic Design students won $1,000 scholarships at the Annual Spring Show. Tiffany L. Ricardo and Travis Retter received the Lexicon Branding Award for Excellence in Design scholarships, Daniel Patrick Liston and Andrew Johnson received the Hallmark Award for Excellence in Design, and Priya Rajan won the Peugeot Award for Design Excellence.

» SFGate.com, Culture Blog, June 13 - Sylvia Ji, an Academy of Art University graduate, put on a solo show of 30+ of her paintings. See the video, following the preparation of her exhibition, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKxF-hHiOa0

» St. Petersburg Times, June 3 - Academy of Art University Fashion student Ven Lai’s graduation show was inspired by Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki. In July she will take on the role of creative designer for General Motors in Detroit where she will be designing car interiors. See Ven's designs here.

» Tri-Town News, June 1 - Academy of Art University Fine Art student Mira Welnowska will be showing her work for the first time in an exhibition entitled “Paper, Metal, Stone” at the Ocean County Artists Guild in Island Heights, NJ. She will be presenting paper, bronze and stone sculptures as well as oil landscape paintings. Learn about the Academy's Fine Art program.

» Yakima Herald Republic, June 8 - Curtis Moore, a graduating senior at West Valley High School in Yakima, Washington, designed and painted a mural for the school. He plans on attending Academy of Art University to study Motion Pictures and Television.

» Townhall.com, June 7 - Julie Fischer, sister of Betsy Fischer, the executive producer of NBC’s No. 1-rated show “Meet the Press,” is currently showing her photographs of people, places and things in Washington DC and beyond at the NBC Art Gallery through June. She studied photography at Academy of Art University.

» InsideBayArea.com, May 31 - Natasha Julicher, who earned her B.A. in Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University, participated in a group show of German American Artists (GAA) in Belmont, CA. The exhibition, “Doppleganger,” explores the influences of Germany and America on the artists.

» The Warwick Advertiser, May 27 - Jonathan Talbot was honored as the 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award from Oakwood Friends School for his career as an internationally recognized artists and his contributions to the school. Talbot began his career as an artist after taking classes at the Academy of Art University.

» San Luis Obispo Tribune, May 27 - Barry Ebner, printmaking and drawing instructor at the Academy of Art University, is showing his landscape paintings of the Central Coast at Law’s Art Center in San Luis Obispo, CA through June. The show, entitled “About the Wind,” demonstrates Ebner’s return oil painting after many years as a printmaker.

» Sacramento Bee, May 13 - Raphael Delgado, a former student at the Academy of Art University, strives to show the world his voice with his art. After paying his way through school, he has returned to show his home city of Sacramento an “alternative” and break the image of the Mexican artist.

» InsideBayArea.com, May 10 - Alumnus Travis Eiden contacted Patricia Zemanek through the Academy of Art University and have since collaborated in the creation of a backroom gallery of a shop called Eclectix in El Cerrito, CA. Eiden has also shown his work on the sides of the Academy buses. He comments that artists must find alternative ways of showing their work since gallery space is becoming limited.

» InsideBayArea.com, May 10 - The Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA is showing paintings by Academy of Art University alumna/former instructor Melinda Miller Collins through June 30.

» TheShowBuzz, May 7 - Electronic Arts, Inc. is inviting art students to create their own designs based on the hit game “The Sims.” The Academy of Art University was one of the three prestigious schools invited to participate and showcase their work June 26 – July 19.

» Houston Chronicle, April 24 - The Academy of Art University was mentioned as one of many schools that have taken cautionary measures against threatening writing by students.

» San Francisco Chronicle, April 22 - The Academy of Art University’s spring fashion show for the first time ever was set up under big white tents, much like the tents at New York Fashion Week. This year’s guest designer and honorary doctorate recipient was Zac Posen. Other honorary doctorate recipients include Robin Givhan and Loulou de la Falaise.

» iMedia Connection, April 19 - The Bay Area Interactive Group (BIG) joined the Academy of Art University in hosting the second annual User Generated Ad show held in conjunction with the ad:tech party in San Francisco .

» McClatchy Newspapers, April 19 - In light of the Virginia Tech shootings, the Academy of Art University was mentioned as a school that took cautionary measures when it decided to expel a student for an essay about a serial killer. Sallie Hunting, Vice President of Public Relations said, “People were saying free speech, but it was a lot more complicated.”

» San Francisco Chronicle, April 17 - Ryan Reed, a graduate student at the Academy of Art University, reflected on the tragedy at Virginia Tech, where he attended for his undergraduate education. He said the football games are his favorite memories of his time at the school.

» San Diego Union-Tribune, April 14 - Academy of Art University alumnus Grant Pecoff and his wife Layne has collaborated on their second book titled Live Your Dreams. Set against paintings of tropical scenes, the book encourages youth to stick with their dreams and that anything is possible. Pecoff achieved his dream of being a painter, even when people said that it wasn’t possible.

» Vancouver Sun, April 13 - Academy of Art University students Paul Kim and Ryan Campbell took first and second place respectively at the World Automotive Design Competition in conjunction with the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. Kim’s winning Ford Legion design was a “wonderful combination of style and practicality.” 61 students from 18 schools participated contributing 49 entries overall.

» The Enid News and Eagle, April 13 - Shane and Sarah Scribner, who both received Fine Art degrees from the Academy of Art University, recently opened Scribner’s Gallery & Studio in downtown Enid, OK as an outlet for local artists. They plan to showcase local artists in the gallery as well as teach basic art classes in the studio.

» The Chronicle (Savannah College of Art and Design), April 6 - The Academy of Art University’s School of Advertising was one of the 10 chosen across the country to participate in a competition to create an advertising campaign for FUZE Beverage LLC out of more than 100 schools with advertising programs.

» Oakland Tribune, April 5 - Academy of Art University alumna Kim Lordier showcased her landscapes in pastel at the Portola Art Gallery in Menlo Park, CA in the exhibition “Subtlety of Light.” Her landscapes are of southern Colorado and California settings. In August, she was one of 20 artists selected through a national competition for a residency at Forbes Trinchera Ranch in Colorado.

» Vogue.com, April 2 - Zac Posen and Loulou de la Falaise were the latest designers to be awarded with honorary degrees from the Academy of Art University. Posen and Falaise follow Giorgio Armani, who received his second university qualification from Milan’s Politecnico di Milano with a degree in industrial design.

» The Daily News, April 2 - Zac Posen, Robin Givhan and Loulou de la Falaise are the 2007 honorary doctorate recipients at the Academy of Art University’s Fashion graduation. In addition to the awards ceremony, the three were joined by Maria Cornejo for a fashion symposium of April 26. Gladys Perint Palmer, Executive Director of the School of Fashion & Merchandising, created sketches of the three honorees.

» Boston Globe, Feb 18 - Photographer Mona Miri, a recent transfer to the Academy of Art University, showcased her work on nature of urban areas in Massachusetts at a Boston gallery.

» Techwhack.com, Feb 15 - Paul Kim, student at the Academy of Art University, not only won first place overall, but also received the Autodesk Design Visualization award at the 2007 World Automotive Design Competition, announced at the 2007 Canadian International AutoShow. His winning design, the Ford Legion, was praised as a “balance of great aesthetics and clever functionality.”

» Contra Costa Times, Jan 27 - Simon Ungless, Director of the Graduate School of Fashion at the Academy of Art University, commented on the banning of extremely thin models at various Fashion Weeks around the world.

» San Francisco Chronicle, Jan 21 - In a profile on San Francisco fashion icon Dodie Rosekrans, Gladys Perint Palmer, Executive Director of the School of Fashion & Merchandising at the Academy of Art University, praised on Rosekrans’ innovative style and down-to-earth personality.

» Desert News, Jan 18 - At the Bountiful/Davis art center in Utah, William Maughan, Director of the Graduate School of Fine Art Painting & Illustration at the Academy of Art University, discussed contemporary illustration as well as the comparison of fine art illustration to commercial illustration.

» Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Jan 12 - Mark Edwards, a popular art instructor and noted participant at the Santa Rosa Chalk Festival, honed his art skills by taking classes at the Academy of Art University.

» Academy Fashion Graduates Among Top Designers at Upcoming Fashion Week - Bryant Park will soon be the center of the fashion world when the Fall 2008 collections are presented from February 1st to 8th. Students from Academy of Art University’s fashion school will be among designers presenting collections. – Berlinista.com, Jan. 10

» San Diego Union-Tribune, Jan 7 - Academy of Art University alumna Elizabeth Washburn was profiled as an artist who paints cityscapes with “attention to the way light infuses aged streets.” She first started painting cityscapes as a student at the Academy in the mid-1990s.

» San Francisco Chronicle, Nov 22 - Academy of Art University students participated in Elle Décor’s Dining by Design fundraiser, a benefit for the AIDS research foundation DIFFA. The students’ table was a square made of white shelves enclosing a white table on a white tile floor. The white symbolized “light, clarity, purity, truth and hope.”

» FANGORIA, Nov 1 - Ed Martinez, an FX instructor at the Academy of Art University, joined the lineup of FANGORIA’s “Weekend of Horrors” convention. Martinez has worked on macabre makeup for films such as “Amityville: A New Generation,” “The Damned,” and “Death Row.”

» Edmunds.com, Oct 26 - Tom Matano, Director of the School of Industrial Design at the Academy of Art University, is one of the judges of the L.A. Auto Show Design Challenge. The finalists are a “green” group of concept vehicles. The entries will be judged on their contributions to the environment, safety, and “reflection of a unique, spirited Southern California ‘green’ lifestyle.”

» Castro Valley Forum, Oct 24 - In addition to receiving two Master’s degrees in Chemistry and Education from San Francisco State University, Gerry Thompson also studied at the Academy of Art University. His oil paintings are on display at the Hayward Chamber of Commerce.

» Contra Costa Times, Oct 22 - Salvador Valencia, a National Gold Medal Award winner at the California Watercolor Society’s Nation Exhibition at the Academy of Art University, is profiled.

» North Coast Journal, Oct 19 - Karen Lucchesi Berman’s painting of three wild irises, “Showing Off,” was one of 90 pieces selected from entries from the United States and Canada. The national juried watercolor show was on display at the Academy of Art University’s 79 Montgomery Street Art Gallery.

» San Jose Mercury News, Oct 3 - Noted fashion educators discuss the impact of the television show “Project Runway” and the increase of fashion students, including Simon Ungless, Director of the Graduate School of Fashion at the Academy of Art University.

» National-jeweler.com, Sept 14 - The Women’s Jewelry Association awarded $20,000 in student scholarships. The top award, the $5,000 June Herman Scholarship, was given to Academy of Art University student Yuchun Cheng.

» The Maneater, Sept 12 - Kelsey Hammond, who received an M.F.A. in Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University, has taken on the position of Craft Studio coordinator at the Missouri Students Association/Graduate Professional Council.

» Marin Independent Journal, Sept 11 - Milen Krastev, an instructor at the Academy of Art University, volunteered his time to advise Sausalito police on what kind of shorts the patrol officers should wear. Krastev submitted a variety of looks that would provide both “fashion and comfort.”

» Forbes.com, Sept 9 - The Academy of Art University M.F.A. show was featured in this article titled “Ones to Watch.” Stephanie Sauceda’s models were dressed in black and gray with tuxedo shirts, drawing inspiration from Spanish conquistadors.

» Benicia News, July 19 - Mark Roberts, instructor at the Academy of Art University, showed his work at the Citron O’Rourke Gallery at the Benicia Public Library. The title of the exhibition is “Reflection and Reverie.”

» Animation Magazine, June 23 - The Academy of Art University graduate Leo Antolini was the third-place winner in the 5 th Annual Animation Magazine Pitch Party for his “Surgeon Sturgeon” submission. Antolini won the grand prize in last year’s Pitch Party for “Edgar & Kipp.”

» Newtown Bee, June 8 - Unsure of what she wanted to study, Marlene Pixley found her calling in textile design at the Academy of Art University. Her textiles were featured in the Spring 2006 fashion show. She also worked with a team of graduate students to create a design with her textiles for Wilkes Bashford’s flagship store in San Francisco.

» Toronto Fashion Monitor, June 6 - Alexander McQueen was honored by the Academy of Art University among others for his contributions to the fashion industry. Upon acceptance of his award, McQueen thanked his friend Simon Ungless, Director of the Graduate School of Fashion at the Academy.

» Contra Costa Times, June 6 - The Academy of Art University will honor the Men of Fashion and present the collections of the graduating class. The men who will be honored are Wilkes Bashford, hailed as “The Most Important Men’s fashion Specialist in the Country” by Esquire magazine; Christophe Girard, the deputy mayor of Paris; and Alexander McQueen, British designer.

» Animation Magazine, June 5 - Bill Kovacs, member of the President’s Board of Advisors at the Academy of Art University since 2002, passed away on May 30. His early CG work in television commercials earned him many Clio Awards. His work on the Disney movie TRON is still considered groundbreaking today.

» Animation World Headline News, June 5 - Bill Kovacs, lecturer at the Academy of Art University as well as Presidential Advisory Board member, passed away on May 30. He co-founded Wavefront Technologies and received a 1997 Academy Award for science and engineering innovations. He was a programmer for Disney’s 1982 movie TRON.

» Appeal Democrat, June 2 - Roberto Valdes, a student at the Academy of Art University, displayed his activist piece entitled “El Hombre de Oro” in the exhibition “Celebrating Latino Culture: Experiences and Struggles” at the Yuba-Suttle Regional Arts Council Gallery in Marysville, CA.

» San Francisco Chronicle, May 29 - In Leah Garchik’s column, she noted meeting Paris’ deputy mayor, Christophe Girard at various Academy of Art University events.

» San Francisco Chronicle, May 26 - In her column, Leah Garchik mentioned the Academy of Art University’s May 2006 fashion show where Wilkes Bashford and Alexander McQueen were honored. She noted that McQueen’s acceptance of his award was a “gracious moment.”

» San Mateo County Times, May 25 - Cynthia DeBenedetti, who studied at the Academy of Art University, will exhibit her Soviet Impressionists-inspired paintings at the Portola Valley Art Gallery. Her oil paintings include landscapes, figurative works and still lifes.

» Modesto Bee, May 19 - Academy of Art University Fashion student Anna Arguello has been interested in the fashion of rock ‘n’ roll since her high school days. She mentions that the “esteemed” Academy of Art University was the only school she applied to. See Arguello's designs here.

» San Francisco Chronicle, Jan 1 - In the Letters to Business section, Charles S. Pyle, Director of the School of Illustration at the Academy of Art University, replied to an article on working artists. The article noted that many art institutions do not prepare students with business skills. Pyle’s letter explained that the Academy differs from other institutions in that they do provide students with the skills to make a living from their creativity. See what one Illustration Grad is doing with their creativity.

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