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Acting School Stages Spring Production of 'Fen'

For this year's Spring Production, Academy of Art's acting school staged Caryl Churchill's "Fen."

Landscape Architecture Alum Wins Prestigious 2020 ASLA Design Award

Academy of Art University’s School of Landscape Architecture 2019 Graduate Wins Prestigious Award at 2020 ASLA Design.

Tom Matano: Bringing Emotion to Design

Watch as industrial designer and Academy of Art University educator Tom Matano imparts professional wisdom on bringing emotion to design.

Jewelry & Metal Arts Grad Leverages Award for Business Success

An Academy of Art graduate recognized by the Halstead Grant is using the opportunity to become the jewelry designer she's always dreamed of becoming.

‘La Noria’ from Academy of Art's StudioX Shines at Global Film Festivals

La Noria (“The Ferris Wheel” in Spanish) is an animated short horror film written and directed by Carlos Baena, who studied in Academy of Art University's School of Animation & Visual Effects. The film was produced by Sasha Korellis, head of production at the Academy’s StudioX. This short film has been accepted in 70 international film festivals and has won numerous awards.

Students Lead Norman Rockwell VR Project

In Spring 2017 to Spring 2018, Academy of Art University students from various departments collaborated to create an Oculus virtual reality experience for the Norman Rockwell Museum touring exhibit, “Enduring Ideals: Rockwell, Roosevelt and the Four Freedoms.”

Academy’s Study Abroad in Europe Program — Inspiration in Italy

In December 2018, San Francisco hosted a small piece of Italy. On display at Academy of Art University’s 688 Sutter Gallery was "Visions of Italy," an exhibition showcasing paintings, photographs and journals created during the university’s seven-week Study Abroad Summer Program in Florence.

Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Awards Fine Art Alum

Back in 2013, Nina Fabunmi entered her first Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series competition, created by the spirits brand to gives emerging artists the opportunity to exhibit internationally. For five years, Fabunmi, a graduate of the Academy’s School of Fine Art, qualified as a regional finalist but had yet to be named a winner. For the 2018 contest, she expected more of the same—but her sixth attempt was the charm.

School of Fashion Presents Awards May 14

The Council of Fashion Designers of America and former fashion student Ryan Roche receive honors from Academy of Art University School of Fashion at a ceremony on May 14, 2015, in conjunction with its annual spring runway show.

New Spring 2021 Housing Short Stay Program is Now Available!

Academy of Art University is excited to announce our new “Housing Short Stay Program,” which provides housing options for the Spring 2021 semester. Beginning in March and running through May, Academy students can stay from one to three months at The Commodore, our beautiful student residence hall at 825 Sutter St. in San Francisco.

Hitting All The Right Notes

Stroke by Stroke, Spike by Spike, Artist-Athlete Pursues a Dream

A San Francisco Gallery showing of paintings by Isabel Emrich, BFA Fine Art student and volleyball player at Academy of Art University, is a personal milestone on her journey to become a professional artist.