Alumni Association News

TheBlackHarbor.com Launches

The brainchild of Academy of Art University alums, TheBlackHarbor.com has just launched. Watch their video from the recent Design Revolution Road Show. Check out their new online art and design publication featuring illustrators, designers, photographers, filmmakers, musicians and dreamers from around the world. And, let them know if you have an idea, they're always looking for more stories to share.

14th Annual Faculty+Alumni Auction Raises Record Revenues

Strong attendance and record revenues marked the 14th annual Academy of Art University Faculty+Alumni Fine Art Auction, held Nov. 7 at the school's 79 Gallery. The event's silent and live auctions raised more than $190,000 to benefit both artists and students, with proceeds split evenly between the artists and the university's Student Scholarship Fund.

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A/PARTY in NYC!

The Academy of Art University Alumni Association hosted its first multidisciplinary alumni event in New York City on October 28, 2009 at the Art Directors Club. Nearly 150 Academy graduates and industry guests gathered for an evening of wine, conversation, and a unique opportunity to view the 2009 ADC Young Guns exhibit. This event marked the kick-off of the New York Alumni Chapter, providing local graduates with the opportunity to stay connected with each other and the Academy. An enthusiastic group of local alums have formed a leadership committee to plan and execute future activities for the chapter. Email Janet Preloger, Director of Alumni, at jpreloger@academyart.edu to get involved.

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Looking for alumni opportunities in your area? Email alumni@academyart.edu to express your interest and inquire about future locations. Next up? Los Angeles...details TBD. Have you recently moved? Update your contact information and stay informed.

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.

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.