November Newsletter

We’re excited to share the latest happenings, highlights, and upcoming events from our community of creatives. From exhibitions and award-winning guest speakers to campus initiatives and new partnerships, this newsletter issue celebrates the innovation and passion that make Laguna College of Art + Design a dynamic place to learn and create. Stay connected and inspired as we look at a remarkable month.

On November 2, LCAD welcomed more than 250 attendees and prospective students to campus, giving them the opportunity to connect with faculty and staff, attend individual presentations for our BFA programs, and learn about admissions, the transfer process, and financial aid.

LCAD is proud to announce a $1,000,000 bequest from Trustee Miriam L. Smith, founder of Art Resource Group. Her gift establishes two scholarships: the Miriam Larson Smith Endowed Scholarship for Emerging Artists, and the Miriam Larson Smith Annual Scholarship. Each will offer needs-based support for students with exceptional artistic promise in Art and Design.

“We are honored and deeply grateful for the vision and generosity of Miriam to support and foster the future of art and design education at LCAD,” said Mark Saville, Vice President of Advancement.

Each year, LCAD hosts the annual 48-Hour Game Jam, bringing together more than 100 students from colleges and programs across the region. The event showcases true cross-disciplinary collaboration, talent, and creativity.

Held November 7-9, this year’s theme, Tiny Triumphs, inspired an impressive range of inventive and original game concepts. Participants were divided into teams and challenged to create a fully executable game build within 48 hours. We were thrilled to welcome teams from LCAD, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, and USC.

As the year draws to a close, we invite you to deepen your impact with a meaningful gift to LCAD. No amount is too small and every contribution opens doors, fuels innovation, and ensures that the next generation of creative leaders can thrive.

Join our community of Dreamers, Makers, Innovators, and Visionaries…

LCAD recently received a game-changing addition to the campus: the Roland LG-640 printer, generously provided by Roland DGA. This advanced technology will expand creative possibilities for our students, giving them the opportunity to explore new mediums, experiment with packaging and product concepts, and push the boundaries of their projects.

This collaboration also provides LCAD with access to Roland DGA’s state-of-the-art facility. Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing the innovative work our students create as they learn and explore this powerful new tool. Stay tuned.

LISTEN LOUDER, an immersive exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist Ana Teresa Fernández, was on view at the LCAD Gallery throughout October and November. Centered on the theme of “the ocean,” the exhibition explored the ever-shifting boundary that separates land and sea, water, and air. This dynamic border serves as a central force in Fernández’s work, and the installation invited viewers to reflect on its beauty, power, and complexity.

We had the pleasure of listening to two incredible speakers at Creativity Flow: Natalie Andrewson and Nick Foster!

Natalie Andrewson is an Illustrator with a list of clients like DSTLRY, Wizards of the Coast, Canon, The New York Times, Dreamworks, Disney and more.

Nick Foster is a Futures Designer who was the Head of Design for Google X, where he led a team of designers, researchers, and prototypers

On Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22, LCAD hosted its Student Art Market, giving visitors the opportunity to explore and purchase artwork created by students from every major.

The Student Art Market is designed to empower emerging artists with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently sell and merchandise their work. The program offers practical insights into the art market, helping students build a foundation for creative and professional success.