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NXTUP Fest 2025 Winners

When Academy of Art University's Schools of Entertainment unveiled a lineup of exceptional student films and creative storytelling the anticipation was palpable.

Photography School Grads Exhibit Talents, Personal Ties

Three new graduates of the Academy of Art University’s School of Photography recently displayed projects at the university’s 625 Sutter Gallery. Online MFA students Troy Colby, Dianne Morton, and Brian K. Edwards exhibited works from their photography portfolios in the exhibition, which was on view through May 31.

Academy of Art University Enters Exclusive Educational Partnership with ICAA Northern California Chapter

Academy of Art University entered into an exclusive educational partnership with the Northern California Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA). The partnership will offer the Academy students a unique opportunity to study contemporary architectural practice underpinned by classical principles and design.

Fashion School Student Wins 2022 Virgil Abloh Scholarship Fund

Junior fashion school student Jade Williams was recently awarded as one of the 2022 FSF Virgil Abloh Post-Modern Scholars.

Mastering Their Craft

2017 was another remarkable year of accomplishments for Academy alumni. Here's a selection of the highlights.

In Pursuit of Balance in a Graphic Design Career

Finding a niche in a fast-paced technology-driven industry such as graphic design may seem like such an overwhelming goal. For Academy of Art alum Brett Newman, however, it’s a matter of finding the balance between exploration and problem-solving. This principle he imbibed during his time in Academy, is what guides him as he pursues his graphic design career.

Exclusive Interview: Film School's Juan Diego Escobar Alzate Competes in SITGES

School of Motion Pictures and Television MFA alumnus Juan Diego Escobar Alzate shares in this exclusive interview the inspiration behind the story of LUZ his first feature film in main competition at the 2019 SITGES International Film Festival.

Fashion Students Partner In Support of SF Pride

Eight students from Academy of Art University School of Fashion collaborate with drag performer Juanita MORE! on tote bags for sale to support the LGBTQ community in celebration of San Francisco Pride, June 27–28.

MFA Alumna's Jewelry-Making Career Launches During Art School

For recent Academy of Art graduate Julessa Barnes, making art is a way to tell her story. It’s taken her almost 15 years of metalworking to become confident in her artistic voice in jewelry making, but she feels it’s just the beginning.

Photography School Grads Exhibit Talents, Personal Ties

Three new graduates of the Academy of Art University’s School of Photography recently displayed projects at the university’s 625 Sutter Gallery. Online MFA students Troy Colby, Dianne Morton, and Brian K. Edwards exhibited works from their photography portfolios in the exhibition, which was on view through May 31.

Academy of Art University Launches rLAB - Enabling Students to Access the Full Power of a Studio From Anywhere

Academy of Art University launches rLab, a cutting-edge technology solution giving students access to their own powerful animation studio from anywhere, and with only an internet connection ad

Acting School Stages Spring Production of 'Fen'

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