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.
ADVANCING MASTERY
MFA BUILDING
Graduate-level studios and creative spaces where emerging masters refine their skills, expand their research, and push the boundaries of artistic practice.
NOURISHING CREATIVITY
DINING HALL
A welcoming space for meals, conversation, and collaboration—nourishing both body and mind while fostering connection across disciplines.
REALIZING THE VISION
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.
GUIDING THE FUTURE
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.
Designing Futures
Fostering Creativity
Step into the future
Now, LCAD is poised to take a transformational step forward. Fueled by the largest philanthropic gift in our 64-year history—a $40 million commitment—we are launching the Designing Futures Campaign, a $100 million initiative to unify our campus beginning with a state-of-the-art Student Innovation Center at Big Bend in Laguna Canyon.
This campaign will bring all LCAD learning spaces together into a single, cohesive academic campus, creating a stronger sense of place and community for students, alumni, faculty, and visitors. A centralized campus enhances not only learning, but belonging—fostering deeper alumni engagement, industry partnerships, and a more vibrant student life.
The Innovation Center
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.
Fine Arts + Entertainment Gallery
A 3,000 sq. ft. gallery showcasing the breadth of talent from LCAD’s acclaimed programs, including secure climate-controlled storage for the college’s permanent art collection.
Cutting-Edge Labs
Including a state-of-the-art corporate-sponsored print lab and sustainable materials lab for fashion, mobility design, and action sports.
Gathering + Event Spaces
A flexible venue for up to 350 people that will serve as a dynamic anchor for lectures, orientations, student groups, and community events.
Collaborative Classrooms
Designed for interdisciplinary teamwork, innovation, and creative problem-solving.
Campus Café and Catering Kitchen
A welcoming space with healthy, affordable food options open into the evening—a place to connect, unwind, and spark new ideas.
Reduction in Traffic on Laguna Canyon Road
A dedicated shuttle system will reduce over 300 cars a day from the Canyon Road—easing traffic, lowering emissions, and reinforcing LCAD’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
The LCAD Accelerator/Incubator
A new program for student and alumni innovation in partnership with industry leaders.
Outdoor Courtyard + Amphitheater
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Laguna Canyon, these spaces will foster connection, well-being, and inspiration through performances, exhibitions, and quiet reflection.
Integrated Campus Design
Cohesive hardscape, landscape, and lighting elements will create a seamless visual and physical connection between the Student Innovation Center, existing academic buildings, and future campus developments—fostering a unified sense of place across the canyon which welcomes students and the broader community.
Donate to innovate
Get Involved
The thoughtful integration of sustainability and design presented in the Student Innovation Center reflects the broader vision of the campaign: to create a unified, future-ready campus that not only nurtures artistic excellence but also honors and protects the natural beauty and community that make Laguna Beach home. Make your contribution and help us design the future.
To learn more about naming opportunities and how to support the Innovation Center, please contact [email protected].