Weekly Announcements December 5 - 11
Student Advising
Advising Appointments will continue taking place through fall 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
Department News
From ideation to creation: capturing culture, identity, and ingenuity in art
In ART 466, Liliana Monge and Maya Benham are among around a dozen students taking creative strides to develop their craft. They utilize techniques ranging from traditional oil painting to the use of physical models. Discover how they blend culture, identity and ingenuity into their works as Mustang News reporter Kimber Draughon brings us more.
Job & Volunteer 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
Cal Poly Opportunities
Call for Art Submissions – Natural Resources Art Display, Spring 2026
An opportunity for Cal Poly students, faculty, and staff to participate in the upcoming Natural Resources Art Display, organized through the NRES LEAD Scholar Project.
This display, planned for Spring Quarter 2026, will showcase art inspired by themes of environmental science, sustainability, and natural resources—exploring the intersection of creativity and scientific inquiry. We welcome all art forms and hope to highlight the many ways art and science connect across our campus community.
Priority Deadline to Submit Art: January 19, 2026
Apply Here/Read for more information
For questions contact: bvasli@calpoly.edu
Other Opportunities
49th Annual Holiday Parade
Join Downtown SLO for the largest holiday parade on the Central Coast on Friday, December 5, 2025! The 2025 theme will be “Candy Cane Lane" — parade participants are encouraged to decorate their floats with inspirations of gumdrops, lollipops, sugar, spice, and everything nice!
"A Christmas Story" Returns to SLO Rep
The heartwarming holiday production will run from November 21st to December 21st, 2025
Based on the iconic 1983 film and Jean Shepherd's semi-autobiographical stories, "A Christmas Story" transports theatergoers to 1940s Indiana, where young Ralphie Parker dreams of receiving a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Narrated by the adult Ralphie, the play follows his hilarious and touching escapades as he navigates school bullies, a quirky family, and the overwhelming desire for the perfect Christmas gift.
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.