Weekly Announcements December 6 - 12
Student Advising
Annual Advisement 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. To schedule an appointment email artdesign@calpoly.edu or reach out to Sara Frantz directly (sjfrantz@calpoly.edu). Drop-In appointments are also welcome.
The CLA also offers virtual, drop-in advising appointments daily: CLA Advising.
Upcoming Events
Ian Pines and Juan Manuel Pérez Salazar Exhibition Reception on December 7th
Epistemic Forms, Extracting Perimeters unites Ian Pines and Juan Manuel Perez Salazar in a dialogue on the nature of painting. Perez Salazar's geometric forms contrast with Pines' instinctual mark-making, balancing structure and spontaneity. Their abstract works emerge from intuitive exploration, bypassing direct references. Together, they challenge the boundaries of abstraction, offering viewers new ways of seeing. This exhibition invites deeper engagement with the creative process.
Exhibition Reception will be held from 2:30-5:30PM on Saturday, December 7th at Shepard Hall Gallery in the Santa Maria Public Library
Exhibition open through January 6th, 2025
Department News
ADRC's Hours for Finals Week
Monday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Eric (rm 153) and Sheryl (rm 141) will also be on hand - though students may need to come to their offices/knock on the doors.
Patches of snow in july
Lana Z Caplan featured in Deluge Contemporary Art
December 14, 2024 to January 11, 2025
A program of artists’ films that convoke elemental spirits and the power of nature in a time of human-made catastrophe—a command for light against impending darkness. Viewable in the Deluge transom window (dusk to midnight). The program of films is also available to view online during the exhibition.
Patches of Snow in July
Lana Z Caplan, 2017, 8 min
Mythology and religious fanaticism, climate deniers and environmental profiteers, natural disasters and the end of radio, all reflected in the mirror of a morphing landscape, poised for new devastation.
Job Opportunities
Check out MustangJobs for current job opportunities
We will update you with relevant job opportunities as they come along. Check back here next week for more!
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
Getting Hired Events: Disney, DreamWorks, & More!
Get Hired: A Real Talk w/ Recruiters on How to Get Past the Resume Submission and Into an Interview!
What: Join us for this exclusive insider discussion on what recruiters (Disney, Comcast, Horizon Media, Zambezi/Finn Studios) look for and how to stand out in a competitive market.
When: Friday – Dec. 6th @ 12pm PT
Where: Virtual - Zoom
Registration: https://realtalkresume.eventbrite.com/
CSUEA & DreamWorks Animation: Breaking into the TV & Features Pipeline + Internship Opportunities
What: This exclusive online session will cover everything you need to know about the studio’s internship programs, including upcoming deadlines and application tips to help you get ahead.
When: Monday – Dec. 9th @ 12pm PT
Where: Virtual - Zoom
Registration: https://dreamworksintern.eventbrite.com/
SloDrawz Figure Drawing Group
December 9th from 5-7pm at Art Central
Stop by Art Central on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month for a figure drawing group run by local artist Spencer Poulter!
Participation fee is just $20 and you can sign up at https://spencerpoulterart.com/ or just reach out to Spencer directly and pay cash at the class.
First Saturday: Handcrafted for the Holidays
December 7th from 6-9pm
Join Studios on the Park for First Saturdays, a fun tradition of art, wine, and music! Their Handcrafted for the Holidays exhibition will still be up, so get started on your holiday shopping by browsing for unique gifts from over 20 local artists!
Studios on the Park
1130 Pine Street, Paso Robles
Apply to CalFresh for Free Food
Apply for an EBT card through CalFresh. Support from family members does not factor in to your application. Online application
Campus Events
Volunteers Needed to Build Beds
December 7th from 8:30am-1pm
Home Depot Parking Lot
Join the Santa Barbara County North Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace and The Home Depot in San Luis Obispo to build 100 beds for local children
in need. Pre- registration i s greatly appreciated! Walk- ins are welcome but pre- registering makes check- in so much quicker and easier. You may also
bring NEW twin- size bedding to donate!
Pre-register here
Camp PolyHacks 2025
January 24-26
Join us for an immersive two-day problem-solving workshop that brings together Cal Poly’s brightest entrepreneurial and creative minds.
Camp PolyHacks is a weekend filled with collaboration, free food, $1000+ in prizes, and personal mentorship. All majors are encouraged to participate, and there are opportunities to expand your problem solving skills in a variety of disciplines.
This event is entirely free but is limited to Cal Poly students. More information here
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 (pyrgg@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.