24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, California 91355
661.255.1050
Visiting campus
CalArts' 60-acre, residential campus is in the village of Valencia in the suburban city of Santa Clarita. The campus is north of Los Angeles, adjacent to Interstate Highway 5 on McBean Parkway - 40 miles from Los Angeles International Airport; 21 miles from the Burbank Airport and only 1/2 hour north of downtown Los Angeles.
Driving directions
CSSSA
CalArts does not have a summer session, but it is the site of the California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA), held from early July to early August. High School students, grades 8-12, may apply for admission to CSSSA and they do not have to be residents of California to attend. Students in CSSSA choose from programs in performing arts, visual arts and creative writing.
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Facilities / physical plant
Our campus was designed with artists in mind; with its large open areas, rehearsal rooms, performance spaces, galleries and studios. The Facilities Management staff works behind the scenes to provide professional services to the CalArts community including building maintenance, HVAC, landscape and environmental services, custodial services, security, mailroom/receiving and safety/disaster preparedness.
Store @ CalArts
The Store @ CalArts, located in Tatum Lounge, D213, carries items needed by students including CalArts merchandise, Film/Video supplies, animation paper, candy, sundries, and some school and art supplies.
Tatum Lounge
Located in D213, Tatum Lounge features a coffee bar staffed by students during posted hours and is a gathering place that is open 24 hours a day. Enjoy chatting with friends, watching television, or viewing an art exhibition in Tatum. Events in this space may be scheduled through the Institute Coordinator.
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