Dear Colleagues,

Like many of you, I was deeply saddened to hear the news that SFAI will be suspending operations at the end of the current semester. The institution has been a cornerstone of the San Francisco arts community for a century and a half, and has educated generations of artists whose contributions to their disciplines and communities is immeasurable.

There are many connections between our communities, and several of you have reached out to me and others to ask how CCA might be able to help SFAI, especially its students, during this difficult transition. Our Admissions and Academic Affairs teams are working closely with their colleagues at SFAI, and are taking steps to make transferring to CCA as seamless and straightforward as possible for those students who may wish to continue their educations here. 

I want to thank everyone who has expressed concern for our friends and colleagues, and those who have stepped in to help soften the landing for these students. 

Sincerely,

Stephen Beal, President