Unification Updates
Update: Progress on Founders Hall (photos)
Posted June 24, 2020
Work on Founders Hall has continued on schedule and the new facility is prepped to open to its first student residents in late August 2020. See a photo update here.
Past Updates
Oakland campus redevelopment alternatives: Upcoming virtual community meetings
Posted June 24, 2020
New redevelopment alternatives for the Oakland California College of the Arts campus: Virtual community meetings on June 24 and July 1, 2020.
About Studio Gang
Posted Feb. 28, 2020
Learn more about the architecture firm designing CCA's expanded campus
CCA Board Approves Unification Resolution
Posted Nov. 7, 2019
In a November 6 message to the campus community, President Beal announced board approval of a plan to begin Double Ground construction in spring 2020
Campus Unification Timeline
Posted April 18, 2019
Studio Gang architectural rendering of proposed expansion to our main academic building in San Francisco
Developers Shares Current Plans to Redevelop California College of the Arts Oakland Property
Posted Jan. 29, 2019
Emerald Fund and Equity Community Builders propose 589 homes coupled with arts uses and 1.5 acres of publicly accessible outdoor gathering space to celebrate art and community
New Student Housing Named To Honor Simon and Kimberly Blattner
Posted Oct. 20, 2018
Over 100 CCA students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends celebrated the opening of Blattner Hall, CCA’s new student residence.
Proposal for Oakland Campus - Upcoming Public Presentations
Posted Oct. 19, 2018
Equity Community Builders and Emerald Fund will present an update on their proposal for the future of the Oakland campus at three upcoming meetings in November, 2018.
Campus Unification Update (9/25/18)
Posted Sept. 25, 2018
An update on CCA’s progress towards creating one, unified campus to enrich the learning experience for our students.
75 Arkansas Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held on September 24
Posted Sept. 12, 2018
All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for CCA's new 75 Arkansas student housing facility. Click here for details and information on how to RSVP.
188 Hooper Student Housing Designs
Posted Aug. 17, 2018
Housing for over 500 students has been designed for CCA's San Francisco campus.
CCA Celebrates Progress of New Student Housing Project
Posted April 13, 2018
On April 12, CCA took part in a "topping off" ceremony to celebrate those working hard to make the college's new 75 Arkansas student housing project a reality.
Studios for CCA’s MFA Fine Arts Program Move to Dogpatch
Posted Feb. 15, 2018
Beginning in September 2018, studios for CCA’s Graduate Program in Fine Arts will be immersed within the heart of San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood.
Three Exciting Campus Planning Milestones Met
Posted Dec. 15, 2017
We are opening new staff offices, piloting a new faculty workspace, announcing a new shuttle service, and launching a new transportation section of our Portal. Read more here!
Fall 2017 issue of Glance released
Posted Nov. 29, 2017
This issue celebrates our 110th anniversary and focuses on the exciting work being done around unifying our two campuses.
First Walls of New Housing Project at 75 Arkansas Are Delivered
Posted Oct. 26, 2017
CCA is embarking on an exciting new initiative to to offer on-campus student housing.
Fall 2017 President's Letter
Posted Sept. 21, 2017
President Stephen Beal shares news on what has been happening with our plans for the campuses.
Oakland Campus Update from Provost Tammy Rae Carland
Posted Aug. 28, 2017
Update on progress made over the summer on the long term plans for the Oakland campus from provost Tammy Rae Carland.
FORD GOBIKE @ CCA
Posted Aug. 27, 2017
Bike Share stations create healthy, sustainable spaces around schools, and bicycling helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Update on Campus Planning
Posted Aug. 17, 2017
The following was sent in an email to the CCA community on April 18, 2017.
Studio Gang Team Visits CCA
Posted April 18, 2017
Plans to create a unified and redesigned campus are becoming more concrete.
Faculty Retreat Workshop with Studio Gang
Posted Feb. 14, 2017
The following is a message that was sent to all faculty from Emily McVarish, president of the Faculty Senate
Studio Gang Selected to Design Expanded SF Campus
Posted Nov. 17, 2016
The Board of Trustees of California College of the Arts (CCA) has selected Studio Gang (led by Jeanne Gang, pictured) to design our expanded campus in San Francisco.
President Beal's Update on Campus Planning
Posted Oct. 6, 2016
In his fall 2016 letter to the community on October 6, President Beal gave an update on the plans for CCA's future unified campus.