From idea to process to completion: the latest exhibition in the storefront window of the Meyer Library, curated by Hannah Novillo Erickson, a graduate student in the Curatorial Practice program and the library’s new Assistant Curator for 2015/2016, follows the work of a team of six students at California College of the Arts as they created a new mural on the Martinez Hall mural wall this summer, which addresses the arts and cultural diversity at CCA. A section of the pounce pattern and other materials and inspirations used in the creation of the 2015 mural are on view. - - - Inside the library various pieces from CCA/C's archive encourage viewers to explore the rich history of the Martinez Mural Wall in an exhibit curated by Jennine Scarboro. CCAC’s first mural was created in 1971 and for the past 44 years a changing array of visions have graced the Martinez Hall mural wall. This exhibit tell the story of the history of the mural at CCA/C highlighting both the murals created and also how these works ref…
CCA Classic was started in 2011 as a Bridge Event, an initiative started by then-Provost Mark Breitenberg aimed to connect freshmen to their major in fun and engaging ways. Jewelry / Metal Arts faculty and staff came together and decided they wanted to create an interactive game environment that would showcase metal art in a fun way and be inclusive and engaging to all students. The program finally settled on mini-golf after faculty David Cole remembered a mini-golf course from his college days. Tony Esola, Studio Manager, immediately saw the potential and ran with the idea. Tony designed and built a 3-hole mini-golf course that first year. It was held on Halloween, hence all the costumes in the photos, and hot dogs were given out to participants. The following year, in 2012, Tony significantly expanded the course and programming. The course was expanded to 9 holes, with two new features added to each platform. This allowed for a championship tournament to be held, with handmade trophies and prize money award…
CCAC college store paper bag used for merchandise
CSAC wax sealer
CSAC ruler
CCAC penant.