Weekly Announcements April 18 - 24
Student Advising
Advising Appointments will continue taking place through winter quarter for all BFA students. Appointments with Major Advisor, Sara Frantz, can be made via Bookings.
Additionally, our Dept. Chair’s office hours are Mondays: 11am -12pm and Thursdays: 12 -1pm. Make an office hours appointment with Sara via Bookings. Drop-In appointments are also welcome. Email artdesign@calpoly.edu if you have any questions.
The CLA also offers virtual, drop-in advising appointments daily: CLA Advising
Upcoming Events
Cal Poly SHORT CUTS at the SLO Film Festival
April 28th - Doors open at 6:30pm - Screening Begins at 7pm
Fremont Theater
SHORT CUTS features 6 short films created by Cal Poly students under the mentorship of Randi Barros, screenwriter, editor, and ISLA Lecturer, and James Werner, artist and Associate Professor of Art & Design. Engage with emotionally charged stories exploring love, loss, discovery, and unexpected moments of connection. See tomorrow’s filmmakers at work today.
INTERCEPTION
An aspiring 20-year-old fashion designer stuck in a dead-end job spars with her difficult manager, but after intervening in an accident involving the manager’s son, their relationship shifts in an unexpected way.
GOAT CREEK
An eclectic older woman returns home to scatter the ashes of her younger sibling, hoping to reconnect with her only living sister, who wants nothing to do with her.
STUCK
A young woman, haunted by her parents' broken marriage finds herself reliving her past through her relationships, leaving her stuck in a cycle of destruction and heartbreak.
OPERATION LOST PUP
An overwhelmed mother makes the difficult decision to sell the family dog, but fails to inform her young imaginative daughter of the exchange which ignites a madcap adventure.
LIFE ON THE LINE
A man speaks on the phone with a customer service representative in an attempt to cancel his subscription to life.
STICKY
A hopeless romantic starts a relationship through the exchange of sticky notes on a public bus.
2025 Juried Student Exhibition
April 4th - 25th
Department News
Scholarship Applications Open Until April 30th
Please take the time this week to complete your annual scholarship application (duration: 1 hr), which you can find on your portal.
By completing the general scholarship, you will automatically enter* into the pool to receive ART Department related scholarships (for majors and minors).
*Note: Portfolios will be requested for some Photo+Video scholarships.
Please reach out to the office if you need any support with your scholarships.
ADRC Spring Schedule
Monday: 8:00 - 11:00, 2:00-4:00*
Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00 - 11:00, 2:00-4:00*
Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: By Appointment* (contact sfrisch@calpoly.edu)*
For help outside these hours see *Eric (ADRC MW 11-2pm, or room 153) or *Sheryl (room 141).
See ADRC Books at: https://www.libib.com/u/adrc
Job Opportunities
Check out MustangJobs for current job opportunities
Clubs
Animation Club - @calpolyanimation
Design Lab - @Designlab_CalPoly
Fiber Arts Club - @Calpolyfiberarts
.RAW Journal of Art & Design - @artmag.raw
Studio Art Club - @Calpolystudioartclub
Club 34 - @club.thirtyfour
Other Opportunities
Request for Proposals: 2025 Box Art Program – 15th Anniversary Edition - LIVE NOW!!
The City of San Luis Obispo is pleased to invite local artists to apply for the 2025 Box Art Program, a celebrated initiative that transforms utility boxes into vibrant public artworks. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the program and by the end of the season our community will have 75 works of art to enjoy!
2025 Box Art Program Details
- 20 utility boxes will receive new artwork (18 due for deaccession and rotation, 2 currently empty).
- ONE single Request for Proposals (RFP) will cover all 20 designs. The City will not be hosting a second round of proposal requests this year.
- Application Period: NOW – May 16, 2025.
- Eligibility: Open to individual artists, artist teams, and community groups with a designated lead artist. There is no age limit.
- Technical Requirements: Any artwork that can be photographed or digitized is eligible for installation as a high-quality vinyl wrap, allowing for diverse creative expression.
New for 2025: Explore SLO’s Districts
As part of this anniversary year, we encourage artists to explore and draw inspiration from San Luis Obispo’s unique districts and neighborhoods. Artwork will be categorized by district:
- Chinatown Historic
- Downtown Historic
- Mill Street Historic
- Old Town Historic
- Railroad Historic
- Outlying Areas
For further details on each district, including application guidelines, jury expectations, and utility box locations and specifics, please refer to the 2025 Box Art RFP.
New for 2025: Artist Resources & Support
- Online tutorials will be available to guide applicants through the process. Look for the tutorials on the Box Art Program website in April 2025.
- Box Art Application Support Workshop: An in-person opportunity to receive support photographing your artwork(s), merging your digital artwork with the application template and completing the application. This FREE event will be April 30, 2025, at the Library Community Room. Register to attend beginning April 1, 2025, on the Box Art Program website.
New for 2025: 15th Anniversary Celebrations
The City will be hosting a series of events throughout the year, including:
- Box Art Scavenger Hunt (Launching June 2025).
- Monthly Box Art Tours (June – September 2025).
- Meet the Box Artists Event (October 4, 2025, details TBA).
- Limited-edition 15th Anniversary Box Art Swag.
We invite you to be part of this exciting opportunity to enhance public spaces, reflect the diverse identities of our community, and celebrate the City’s artistic heritage.
The RFP is available NOW!
For more information or to apply, please visit Requests for Proposals or reach out with any questions.
We look forward to seeing your creative vision transform our community!
2025 Design Competition
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our prestigious 2025 Design competition here at Communication Arts! Today, I’m reaching out to extend a warm invitation for you to submit your outstanding work to one of the most respected design competitions in the world.
The winning entries, featured in our beautiful Design Annual, garner recognition from our expansive international audience of over 30,000 individuals, many of whom are leading creatives actively seeking fresh professional connections. Moreover, inclusion in Communication Arts magazine grants your work a place among the illustrious archive of visual communications excellence spanning over 65 years.
Mark your calendars—the deadline for the Design competition is Friday, May 2nd!
For comprehensive competition guidelines and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: commarts.com/competition/2025-design.
Should you require further information, feel free to reach out to me directly at laurenc@commarts.com.
Our esteemed international jury eagerly anticipates the opportunity to review your submissions!
Campus Events
ASI Makers Market - Vendor Applications Open
The Makers Market is where creativity meets craftsmanship! Explore an electric array of handcrafted one-of-a-kind creations, from jewelry, ceramics, clothing, and much more!
The mission of the ASI Makers Market is to promote the Craft Center and to provide a location for talented artists to sell their work. All unique goods are made by local vendors in a variety of mediums.
The next Makers Market will be May 5–7, 2025, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Chumash Auditorium (building 65). Vendor applications will open on Monday, Apr. 7 at 8 a.m. and will close on Wednesday, Apr. 23 at 11:59 p.m.
NEW! Try CLA's Group Career Counseling sessions!
Feeling anxious about your career path or have general questions? Join our group career counseling sessions for CLA students! Ask me anything! - Career path - Major/minor - Job and internship search - Interviewing - Grad school and more!
Make Waves of Change: Vote for the Next ASI President and Board of Directors
The voting period for the next ASI President and Board of Directors is open on the ASI website or through your Cal Poly on Tuesday, Apr. 22 at 8 a.m.–Thursday, Apr. 24 at 8 a.m. This is your opportunity to elect leaders who advocate for change, support, and resources to create positive contributions both on- and off-campus. Make your voice heard!
More Quick Links
Faculty & Staff at Art & Design
ART Minors - Art History, Studio Art, Photo+Video, MAST and CIA Minors
Campus Map of All Gender Restrooms! - More on the campus Inclusive Restroom Program
Want your event or activity included in our Weekly Announcements?
Announcements are sent to members of the Art and Design Department each week while classes are in session. To submit an event or news item, please email information to Paula Rygg (prygg@calpoly.edu), by Friday at 8:00 am. Include title, date and time, participation information (Zoom link, registration, ticketing, fee, etc.), and a brief description. Small – email sized images may be included. Weekly announcements are approved by the chair before they are distributed.