Alumni Association News 

Academy of Art Alumni Association Throws A/PARTY!

On July 9, 2009, the Academy of Art University Alumni Association launched its first-ever Bay Area Alumni Chapter. Thanks to the over 250 alumni guests who gathered at the 79 Gallery to network and reconnect with fellow graduates spanning nearly six decades from the class of 1959 to 2009. Guests perused the best work from Spring Show 2009, reconnected with former instructors, toasted the Academy’s 80th Anniversary, and reunited with long lost classmates.

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Keep an eye out for future events of the Bay Area Chapter, including Industry on Campus lectures and events.  Not in the Bay Area?  Stay tuned for new chapter locations to be announced. Don’t miss out on upcoming events and news, update your contact information and stay informed.

The Birth of A Journal

Over the last several months, the Academy of Art University Alumni Association has worked to create a newly designed alumni newsletter.  With a dedicated team, exciting news from alumni and the design skills of graphic design alum Christopher Morlan, A Journal makes its first appearance.

A Journal emphasizes the impeccable art and design successes of the artists, innovators and designers who make up the Academy’s alumni family.  It captures and embraces the diversity of creative accomplishments, it highlights a journey through the world, creating, designing, inventing, and shaping.  A Journal engages in the storytelling of vibrant individuals and connects a global community of art and design professionals. 

Your feedback is important to us.  If you have any comments about A Journal, please email alumni@academyart.edu or complete our survey.

14th Annual Faculty and Alumni Fine Art Auction

The Academy of Art University's Fine Art Department will be hosting the 14th Annual Faculty and Alumni Fine Art Auction this fall.

Preview:  Thursday, November 5, 2009
Auction:  Saturday, November 7, 2009
Location:  79 Gallery
79 New Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94105

The Faculty and Alumni Fine Art Auction has continued to grow in scale and scope each year. We are proud that the auction now reaches a national art buying audience. As in past years, 50 percent of all proceeds are donated to the Academy of Art University's Student Scholarship Fund while the remaining 50 percent is dispersed directly to the artist.

Last year’s event generated over $160,000 in sales. With your support, we hope to raise even more in 2009!  Stay tuned for additional details.

Artwork above from the 13th Annual Faculty and Alumni Fine Art Auction, “Decision” by MFA Painting alum Zack Zdrale.

Sustaining San Francisco

Learn more about the Academy of Art University's participation in Design Ignites Change, a national design initiative focused on creating design solutions for environmental issues.