Designing Futures
With Heritage
Since its inception in 1961 as the Laguna Beach School of Art, LCAD has emerged as a beacon of creativity and innovation in the realm of art and design education – Nestled across seven campuses along Laguna Canyon Road and Laguna Beach, LCAD serves a vibrant community of over 775 full-time students.
With Community
At Laguna College of Art and Design, students are not just artists and designers, they are critical thinkers, bold creators, and problem solvers-
LCAD students make an immediate impact. From their first day, they gain hands-on experience collaborating with industry giants like John Wayne Airport, Vans, Nike, and The Anaheim Ducks, and many more.
With Innovation
LCAD’s Designing Futures Campaign represents a pivotal step in shaping the College’s future, bringing us closer to a unified campus that will empower students, strengthen community connections, and secure our place as a leader in art and design education.
We invite you to step into the story with us—one frame at a time.
Bring fresh ideas, innovative solutions, and a forward-thinking mindset.
IGNITING INNOVATION
INNOVATION CENTER AT BIG BEND CAMPUS
A 21,000-square-foot state-of-the-art academic and collaborative space that serves as the cornerstone of LCAD’s unified campus—bringing students, faculty, and the community together in a hub of creativity, learning, and inspiration.
MFA BUILDING
Graduate-level studios and creative spaces where emerging masters refine their skills, expand their research, and push the boundaries of artistic practice.
DINING HALL
A welcoming space for meals, conversation, and collaboration—nourishing both body and mind while fostering connection across disciplines.
EDUCATION BUILDING AT BIG BEND
A 60,000-square-foot facility filled with natural light, high ceilings, and flexible studio and classroom spaces for digital arts and interdisciplinary learning—completing the vision of a fully unified academic campus.
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Modernized leadership and operational spaces to support the College’s mission, growth, and long-term sustainability.
With Purpose
LCAD is embarking on the most transformative chapter in its 61-year history: the unification of its fragmented campus into a single, academic site in Laguna Beach, CA.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN IMPACT
We invite you to be a part of this defining moment in LCAD’s history. A variety of distinguished naming opportunities are available throughout the new campus, including spaces within the Innovation Center, leadership positions, and outdoor environments. A named gift is a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy, honor a loved one, or align your name with the future of art and design.
Join our community of campaign donors, Trustees, alumni, and friends who are shaping the next chapter of LCAD. Your investment will help create a campus that reflects the excellence within—where students are inspired, the community is engaged, and creativity has the space it needs to flourish.
If you are interested in giving please reach us at:
PHONE: (949) 376-6000, ext. 291
EMAIL: [email protected]
LCAD's Innovation Center
BUILDING THE FUTURE
Boldly + With Purpose
This campaign is not just about buildings—it’s about creating the physical and cultural foundation for the next generation of artists, designers, and creative changemakers. It’s about identity, legacy, and ensuring LCAD remains a place where students can thrive, alumni can return, and the community can engage for decades to come.