CalArts Connection is a membership organization committed to organizing lively, prestigious and culturally enriching programs for business, civic, and cultural leaders in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Members of CalArts Connection have the opportunity to meet and interact with some of the most influential artists of this generation and the next through two specially created, invitation-only cultural events that offer social networking opportunities to advance personal, business, or artistic interests.



In addition, members of CalArts Connection are invited at least twice annually to art, dance, music, film, literature, or theater presentations in the Santa Clarita Valley that draw on the talents and expertise of CalArts internationally recognized faculty as well as visiting artists, students, and other friends. CalArts presents performances and exhibitions throughout the year, including much-anticipated world premieres by noted contemporary artists, bold and unconventional interpretations of classic works, and daring innovations in existing or experimental art forms.


"CalArts Connection offers rare opportunities for the Santa Clarita Valley's leading residents to engage with outstanding artists who are influencing the arts and culture of Southern California, the nation, and the world.

"Equally important, it provides opportunities to engage socially with friends, neighbors, colleagues, and opinion leaders in casual yet thought-provoking occasions and settings, while helping to support the nation's leading laboratory for the arts."


Dave Bossert
CalArts Connection Co-Chair
Producer/Director, Disney Toon Studios
CalArts Alumnus and Trustee
Santa Clarita Valley Civic Leader

Marlee Lauffer
CalArts Connection Co-Chair
Newhall Land Vice President
Marketing & Communications
Santa Clarita Valley Civic Leader

Annual Contributions:
Tax-deductible membership dues are $500 per year for individuals and $1000 for businesses. Funds raised from dues support student scholarships, faculty development, artists' tools, and other high-priority needs at CalArts.

Member Benefits:

  • Invitations for two individuals (four for corporate members) to attend two exclusive events showcasing internationally renowned artists;
  • Four tickets to two or more art, music, film, theater, or dance presentations at CalArts, with a special reception before or after each event;
  • Invitations and tickets to additional cultural programs, special events and celebrations, both on and off the CalArts campus;
  • A subscription to CalArts Happenings, a bimonthly calendar of exhibits, concerts, performances, screenings, and lectures;
  • CalArts' annual jazz CD and other merchandise; and
  • CalArts' Speakers Bureau Directory, which lists faculty experts available for giving artist talks and other presentations to community groups.


To become a member, please mail your $500 (individual) or $1000 (business) gift payable to CalArts, or for more information contact

Maria Robinson Glover
Manager, Annual Giving Programs
tel 661 253-7867
fax 661 291-3013
connect@calarts.edu

CalArts Connection
24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355-2397