Weekly Announcements January 10 - 16
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
Check back next week for department events
Department News
ADRC Winter Quarter Hours
Monday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
For help outside of these hours see Eric (rm 153) or Sheryl (rm 141)
Attention Art Majors and Minors!
Do you have an interest in learning how to use woodworking machinery and want to earn the ability to have access to our woodshop and more? Please join us Friday (1/17) from 9-11am in Room 128 (34-128), as we will host a Safety Walk-Thru of our woodshop for Art and Design majors and minors not currently enrolled in our sculpture classes. This is part of a required course which grants you access to our shop facilities. Please wear close-toed shoes, and long pants if you decide to join us. Look forward to seeing you there!
Questions? Please contact: Kyle Wilhelm (Studio Art Technician) kwilhelm@calpoly.edu
.RAW Accepting Winter Issue Submissions
Due January 20th
Must be an Art & Design Major or Minor to submit — any and all concentrations welcome!
.RAW Journal of Art & Design is a student-run editorial project that showcases the work of Art and Design majors and minors. This is a great opportunity to share your work and have it archived online.
Check out the journal’s Instagram @artmag.raw and for moving image submissions see our Vimeo page. Also see all other past editions at the Digital Commons Site.
.RAW will also meet on Thursday, January 16th from 11am-12pm in the Photo Lab (34-222) for their quarterly meeting.
Anyone can join!
**If someone is interested in attending but cannot attend the meeting, please email Lana Caplan before Thursday.
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
Volunteer Videographer for STUNT Team
STUNT team at Cal Poly is hosting their first ever home tournament this year. The team is requesting a volunteer to film a promotional video. The video will be played before their games and posted on their social media accounts.
Email: CALPOLYSTUNT@GMAIL.COM
Instagram: @calpolystunt
Summer Opportunity for Art Students | Wild Rockies Field Institute
Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI), an organization dedicated to offering field-based education that explores the intersection of environmental issues, social justice, and community resilience.
Southwest Climate Studio: Art, Change, and Resilience in the American Southwest, a WRFI course that integrates field studies, climate science, and studio art to examine the impacts of climate change through a creative lens.
This immersive program invites students to explore the stunning landscapes of New Mexico while engaging in interdisciplinary learning. Students have the opportunity to collaborate with regional artists, Indigenous leaders, and environmental advocates to gain firsthand insights into the challenges and resilience strategies unique to the area. These interactions inspire students to create artwork that not only reflects their personal connection to the landscape but also amplifies the voices of those most affected by climate change. It’s ideal for students passionate about art, environmental issues, and experiential education. Participants earn 6 upper-division credits through the University of Montana, applicable to a variety of majors and minors.
Art After Dark Returns February 7
The first official art walk of the year will take place on Friday, February 7th from 5pm to 8pm!
Art After Dark is the event where art, culture, and community come to life. Visit participating galleries and businesses to celebrate local creativity with visual exhibitions, live music, and community gatherings. We're kicking off the 2025 season of Art After Dark with a special February activation featuring a centralized hub with event maps, wine, and interactive activities. Mark your calendar!
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
Career Services Winter Events
Because Fat Girl author comes to campus February 5th!
For everyone who’s ever felt too big, too weird, too queer—or just too much—comes a happily ever after for the rest of us." - Lauren Marie Fleming, author of BECAUSE FAT GIRL* – author of the queer contemporary romcom, will be visiting to talk about creative resilience.
In her decades as a professional writer, Lauren Marie Fleming has developed special techniques to overcome fear, build resilience, and make marketing herself, her books, and her business fun and rewarding. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn exactly how Lauren went from rejected by dozens of literary agents and publishers to her book in airports and bookstores across the country –– and how you can succeed in your creative endeavors too.
Join us Wednesday February 5th at 6pm in the left wing of Chumash Auditorium (65-204).
*Bring your copy of BFG for a book signing at the end too!
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.