Academy of Art University

06/01/2026

Your college experience is shaped by the people you meet and the memories you make along the way ✨

Summer Housing registration is open. Live in the heart of San Francisco and stay connected with a creative community.

Registration link in bio. Housing representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM by appointment.

06/01/2026

What does it mean to design with intention, atmosphere, and a strong sense of place?

Two Academy of Art University students are being recognized by the prestigious Julia Morgan Awards for work that explores exactly that through interior architecture, fine art, and classical design principles.

From a hotel concept inspired by Oakland’s cultural identity to a series of paintings capturing the quiet presence of artisanal spaces in Sonoma, Shweta Shiravadekar and Mark McDowell are creating work rooted in storytelling, craftsmanship, and experience.

Read more about their award-winning projects and creative process in the article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/academy-art-university-students-honored-2026-mn97c

Image credit:

1-6: Shweta Shiravadekar, The Oakland Athenaeum
7: Mark McDowell, "Kate's Studio"
8: Mark McDowell, "La Haye II"
9: Mark McDowell, "No Glory"

05/22/2026

Big congratulations to our Architecture students! 🎉

For the second year in a row, Academy of Art University B.Lab students have earned the AIASF Leadership Award — this time for community-centered design proposals reimagining Oakland’s historic 16th Street Train Station.

Their projects honor the station’s legacy while exploring bold new futures rooted in preservation, care, culture, and connection.

Read more:

See how Architecture students earned a 2026 AIASF Leadership Award through B.Lab proposals for Oakland’s 16th Street Train Station.

05/16/2026

We chatted with a few of our Spring Show students about the inspiration behind their artwork. 🎨✨

05/15/2026

"US NOW" is a wrap! 🎬 Huge congratulations to the student designers and stylists who poured their talent, vision, and countless hours into the 2026 Spring Fashion Show. From the first look to the final walk, you reminded us exactly what the future of fashion looks like — bold, fearless, and unmistakably you. Bravo. 👏

Watch the fashion show livestream recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/a5b5SIk8DpI?si=GCxQlJTbas_3dKr1

05/11/2026

Student-approved study spots📚☕️✨

From cozy cafés to hidden campus corners, here are some favorite places to lock in for finals week. Good luck, everyone — you got this! 💛

05/02/2026

Meet Lucas Cruz, one of 10 Academy of Art University Fashion students competing in the With Love Halston design challenge for the upcoming Bloom Fashion Show Presented by Levi Strauss & Co.!

“My inspiration came from flowers,” says Cruz. “I wanted to emulate the behavior of flowers in the wind.”

Over the past six months, 10 Academy of Art University students have undergone a rigorous design challenge, dedicated to sustaining the memory and legacy of the legendary fashion designer Halston. Witness the live selection of the official winner of the 2026 Bloom Design by a panel of guest judges, and get excited for an afternoon of fashion, caviar & champagne, and luxurious entertainment.

Thank you to our generous sponsors Levi Strauss & Co. , JPMorganChase , Amazon , United , Fabrix , Bentley , Rae Agency , Blake Charles Salon & Spa , and ODC/Dance, and our partners at Academy of Art University , With Love Halston , and the Union Square Foundation.

Free programming is made possible with support from Mayor Daniel Lurie , SF Recreation & Parks , and the SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

04/30/2026

Meet Kathia Vargas .vargas, one of 10 Academy of Art University Fashion students competing in the With Love Halston design challenge for the upcoming Bloom Fashion Show Presented by Levi Strauss & Co.!

Vargas draws inspiration from Halston’s personal love for orchids, “[bringing] the airiness and softness that Halston portrayed in his designs” to the forefront.

Over the past six months, 10 Academy of Art University students have undergone a rigorous design challenge, dedicated to sustaining the memory and legacy of the legendary fashion designer Halston. Witness the live selection of the official winner of the 2026 Bloom Design by a panel of guest judges, and get excited for an afternoon of fashion, caviar & champagne, and luxurious entertainment.

Thank you to our generous sponsors Levi Strauss & Co. , JPMorganChase , Amazon , United , Fabrix , Bentley , Rae Agency , Blake Charles Salon & Spa , and ODC/Dance, and our partners at Academy of Art University , With Love Halston , and the Union Square Foundation.

Free programming is made possible with support from Mayor Daniel Lurie , SF Recreation & Parks , and the SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

04/29/2026

The future of art & design is here. Join us for the 2026 Spring Show:
📍Friday, May 8: Opening Day (open to the public), 10 AM – 5 PM
🔗 https://www.academyart.edu/news/events/spring-show-2026-opening-day/
📍Saturday, May 9: Open House event (RSVP at 🔗link in bio), 10 AM – 3 PM
🔗 https://www.academyart.edu/spring-show-annual-open-house/
📍601 Brannan St, San Francisco

See the incredible, career-launching work coming out of our 22 Schools. Meet the artists. Experience the future of art & design.

We hope to see you there!