CSSSA 2024 Info Sessions
Nov
30
to Feb 28

CSSSA 2024 Info Sessions

CSSSA 2024 applications open December 1. Learn more about how to apply. July 6-Aug 2, 2024 creative teens will gather to study Animation, Dance, Film, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, and Writing. Learn more about applying, covering costs, and what it is like to immerse yourself in the arts. Teens across the state just like you are applying and succeeding!

REGISTER FOR A SESSION BELOW:

Thurs Nov 30, 2023 - Info Session

Thurs Dec 7, 2023 - Info Session

Tues Dec 19, 2023 - Financial Aid

Mon Jan 08, 2024 - Info Session

Fri Feb 02, 2024 - Theater

Mon Feb 05, 2024 - Writing

Tues Feb 06, 2024 - Music

Thurs Feb 08, 2024 - Film

Mon Feb 12, 2024 - Financial Aid

Tues Feb 13, 2024 - Visual Art

Fri Feb 16, 2024 - Dance (6:30 pm)

Thurs Feb 22, 2024 - Info Session

Wed Feb 28th, 2024 - Drop In Q&A (4-6pm)

Thurs Feb 29, 2024- Drop In Q&A



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CSSSA 2023 Info Sessions
Feb
27
to Feb 28

CSSSA 2023 Info Sessions

CSSSA 2023 applications are now open. Learn more about how to apply. July 8-Aug 4, 2023 creative teens will gather to study Animation, Dance, Film, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, and Writing. Learn more about applying, covering costs, and what it is like to immerse yourself in the arts. Teens across the state just like you are applying and succeeding!

Ask your questions at any information session (or request one at your school by contacting jessica@csssaf.org).

REGISTER FOR A DROP-IN SESSION BELOW:

Drop-In Q&A: Mon 2/27 6pm PT

Drop-In Q&A: Tue 2/28 3pm-6pm PT

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CSSSA '23 Info Sessions
Oct
13
to Dec 13

CSSSA '23 Info Sessions

CSSSA 2023 applications open soon - get informed and ready to submit. July 8-Aug 4 creative teens gather to study Animation, Dance, Film, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, and Writing. Learn more about applying, getting costs covered, and what it is like to immerse yourself in the arts. Teens across the state just like you are applying and getting in!

Ask your questions at any information session (or request one at your school by contacting jessica@csssaf.org). REGISTER FOR A DROP-IN SESSION BELOW

What is CSSSA?: Thu 10/13 6pm PT

General Info Session: Mon 11/14 6pm PT

General Info Session: Thu 12/8 6pm PT

Application How-To: Tue 12/13 6pm PT

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Virtual College Fair
May
17
5:00 PM17:00

Virtual College Fair

Thinking about college? Join us for our upcoming Virtual College Fair. You'll hear from six out-of-state Arts Colleges in one evening! Check out what makes each one unique and get your questions answered directly by admissions staff.

Join the group Zoom and then take your pick of in-depth sessions with individual colleges. Register today!

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Discipline Reviews w/ Department Chairs (various days)
Jan
24
to Feb 4

Discipline Reviews w/ Department Chairs (various days)

Animation, Dance, Film, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, and Writing - choose one or more disciplines and go in-depth on what you need for the application and what your days at CSSSA will be like. Ask your questions to the CSSSA Director and Department Chairs!

Film Session: Tue 1/25 6pm, PT

Visual Arts Session: Thu 1/27 6pm, PT

Music Session: Fri 1/28 6pm, PT

Dance Session: Mon 1/31 6pm, PT

Writing Session: Wed 2/2 6pm, PT

Animation Session: Thu 2/3 6pm, PT

Theater Session: Fri 2/4 6pm, PT

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CSSSA 2022 Virtual Info. Session - December 21
Dec
21
6:00 PM18:00

CSSSA 2022 Virtual Info. Session - December 21

Back by popular demand, our third information session for CSSSA 2022! On Tuesday, December 21 at 6pm PT, prospective students, families, teachers, and more can hear directly from CSSSA Director, Matthew Gallagher, as well as recent alumni about the CSSSA experience, application process, and more!

You’ll find out about the dates for summer 2022, how to prepare your application, timelines for submitting, and how to request financial aid.

Tune-in to learn more about this transformative program and what YOU need to know to apply.

Sign-up here!

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 CSSSA 2022 Virtual Info Session - December 9
Dec
9
6:00 PM18:00

CSSSA 2022 Virtual Info Session - December 9

On Thursday, December 9 at 6pm PT, prospective students, families, teachers, and more can hear directly from CSSSA Director, Matthew Gallagher, as well as recent alumni about the CSSSA experience, application process, and more!

You’ll find out about the dates for summer 2022, how to prepare your application, timelines for submitting, and how to request financial aid.

Tune-in to learn more about this transformative program and what YOU need to know to apply.

Sign up here!

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#GivingTuesday
Nov
30
to Dec 1

#GivingTuesday

Support CSSSA students and programs on the global day of giving! Share the#CSSSAstory with your friends and family, and make a donation to the next generation of artists at csssaf.org/givingtuesday.

We are raising much-needed funds for scholarships to attend CSSSA 2022. YOU can help with a donation large or small - or share with others to bring the community together. Help us reach our goal of $20,000!

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CSSSA 2022 Virtual Info Session - November
Nov
18
6:00 PM18:00

CSSSA 2022 Virtual Info Session - November

On Thursday, November 18 & December 9 at 6pm PT, prospective students, families, teachers, and more can hear directly from CSSSA Director, Matthew Gallagher, as well as recent alumni about the CSSSA experience, application process, and more!

You’ll find out about the dates for summer 2022, how to prepare your application, timelines for submitting, and how to request financial aid.

Tune-in to learn more about this transformative program and what YOU need to know to apply.

Sign up here!

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Alumni Arts Workshop: Ritual Practices
Oct
19
to Nov 11

Alumni Arts Workshop: Ritual Practices

Join CSSSA faculty Alisa Ochoa and Andres Janacua as they explore Ritual Practices. This Visual Arts course will be guided through four different, progressive projects: mask, altar, enchanted object, and ritual performance.

The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the 4-week duration We welcome all CSSSA Alums! Space is limited. Click here to register!

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College Access Workshop: Financial Aid 101
Oct
18
8:30 PM20:30

College Access Workshop: Financial Aid 101

Feeling overwhelmed with college financial aid? Get help understanding from the CSSSA Foundation's College Counselor, Julie Zovak! You'll learn how to apply for aid, what your award means, and how to communicate effectively with your financial aid office. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of time for a Q&A following the presentation.

Click here to register!

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Friends of CSSSA Day 2021
Aug
5
5:00 PM17:00

Friends of CSSSA Day 2021

We welcomed the entire CSSSA community to Friends of CSSSA Day on August 5th. CSSSA Director, Matthew Gallagher, and CSSSA Foundation Executive Director, Emily Nye, gave an exclusive look into the virtual experience of CSSSA 2021 - followed by a live performance from CSSSA students!

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Alumni Day 2021
Aug
3
5:00 PM17:00

Alumni Day 2021

We got the band back together (virtually)! CSSSA Alum had the chance to catch-up with classmates, take a look into CSSSA 2021, and build their network with other alums. Alumni used this time to connect with each other, talk about their favorite CSSSA things, and discuss how we can make it even better for future students!

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Ryman Arts College Week
Jul
25
to Jul 31

Ryman Arts College Week

We joined forces with Ryman Arts for a massive virtual college week! This week-long event included presentations and workshops about college preparation for young artists, info sessions, and virtual tours from colleges including CalArts, CCA, College for Creative Studies, Cooper Union, Gnomon, MCAD, MICA, Parsons, Pomona College, Woodbury, UCLA and more!

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Storytelling Workshop with The Moth
May
20
3:30 PM15:30

Storytelling Workshop with The Moth

CSSSA Alumni found their voice during this virtual storytelling workshop. We partnered with The Moth to provide this incredible experience. The Moth is dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Their mission is to honor and celebrate the diversity and commonality of human experience. Participants watched Moth stories, brainstormed personal story ideas, and were given a chance to share rough drafts of their story!

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EIFCP Informational Session
Feb
9
4:00 PM16:00

EIFCP Informational Session

In a partnership with EIF, the CSSSA Foundation proudly offers access to their new pilot program, EIF Careers Program. EIFCP aims to support studios and productions in hiring more candidates from diverse backgrounds and nonprofit programs. Check out their FAQ sheet here!

To participate in this career benefit, sign up and create a profile on Crewvie, using the link here. All CSSSA Alum welcome!

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Creative Writing and Music Mashup Class: Oct. - Nov.
Oct
27
to Nov 20

Creative Writing and Music Mashup Class: Oct. - Nov.

Led by CSSSA Department Chairs, Hilary Darling (Creative Writing) and Jose Soto (Music), students explored both their own discipline and the collaborative process of working with artists from another field.

This 4-week class broadened horizons and flexed creative muscles while building teamwork skills and making connections with other young artists.

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Interdisciplinary Workshop (18+ only)
Oct
14
to Nov 6

Interdisciplinary Workshop (18+ only)

Collegiate and professional CSSSA alumni were led in a collaborative art-making process by CSSSA teaching artists. They used the Hallowe'en month to face the scary stuff of life and explore unsettling topics communally and artistically. The mission of the class is to create art and craft that reflect a collective response to what we fear. This 4-week Interdisciplinary workshop was led by Sonja Bruzauskas and CSSSA Theater Chair, BJ Dodge.

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Virtual Film & Animation Course
Oct
6
to Oct 31

Virtual Film & Animation Course

CSSSA Foundation teamed up with Animation Intern to bring this online Film & Animation Course to CSSSA applicants and alumnx. The twice-weekly, four-week course focused on growing skill, creativity, and confidence. Led by Emmy award-winning producer & educator Shawn Sullivan and working artist Sam Skyler, students went on a whirlwind exploration of major themes and skills needed to grow as artists and find careers doing what they love.

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Virtual College Fair
Sep
16
4:00 PM16:00

Virtual College Fair

We welcomed six of our amazing college partners to our first ever Virtual College Fair! The event featured six California Arts Colleges; ArtCenter, CalArts, CCA, LCAD, Mills College, and Otis College. Students had the opportunity to hear from each school and ask questions to the admissions staff of each college directly.

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Interdisciplinary Virtual Arts Course
Jul
27
to Aug 21

Interdisciplinary Virtual Arts Course

This interdisciplinary series was taught by former CSSSA Guest Artist, Sonja Bruzauskas, and explored the topic of virality and life during COVID-19. During this four week course, students from all disciplines worked together to produce the film β€œAn Ode to 2020” as their final project. Check it out below! You can also view some of the artwork by visiting their Instagram page @whowantstogoviral.

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[Virtual] College Night ft. Otis College
Jul
21
4:00 PM16:00

[Virtual] College Night ft. Otis College

We teamed up with Ryman Arts and Otis College to provide an online information session for all prospective and incoming students. Uncertainty pairs well with a pandemic. This event allowed students to ask questions directly to the admissions office of Otis College, followed by a brief presentation of resources and expectations during a pandemic.

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