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#OtisCollege is the first professional art and design school in Los Angeles. We've been supporting and educating creatives, artists, and makers since 1918.

Los Angeles, CA
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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The @netflix x Otis Entertainment Certificate Program at Otis College of Art and Design is a first-of-its-kind immersive program that provides pathways to competitive careers in entertainment marketing for underrepresented students. Visit to learn more.
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@OtisCollege
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Acclaimed writer Roxane Gay ( @rgay ) is coming to Otis College on June 2nd at 7:30pm in The Forum! This event is open to the public + is FREE! Click the link for more info: @skylightbooks @SoCalMuseums @Culture_LA @curate_LA @ArtNerdLA @ARTSLosAngeles
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Seven years after the breakup of Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon @kimletgordon (BFA Fine Arts '77) has carved out the unconventional career in music and visual art she always hoped for. Read her full @nytimes article here:
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Otis College of Art and Design
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Otis College's Associate Provost, Kim Russo, will be speaking to artist Ron Athey at the @GettyMuseum on February 15th. More details in the link!
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Otis College is excited to partner with Hollywood stylist and entrepreneur @jason_bolden in our second year of Summer of Style! The program starts this week and focuses on design and brand-building for LA County high school students. Learn more here: .
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@OtisCollege
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As artists and designers, it’s important to find inspiration to grow as creative people 🎨✨ LA is the perfect place to do that! 💯🙌🏻 @GettyMuseum
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Happy 103rd birthday to Otis College of Art and Design! Thank you to the Otis community that makes Otis great. 🎂🦉 #OtisAt103
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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#OtisCollege is pleased to announce a full, 4-year scholarship named for artist & educator, #CharlesWhite . The Charles White Art and Design Scholarship celebrates the artist’s legacy as an Otis faculty member from 1965 to 1979. Visit to learn more!
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Incoming Otis Freshman's Hilarious Yearbook Quote Perfectly Nails Just How Far LGBT Teens Have Come http://t.co/VKcWbTz0Mo @MicNews
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Otis College of Art and Design
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Celebrating the first week of classes with this Otis classic. 🍊
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Perks of being in LA 🙌🏻✨ We’re close to museums! On Sunday, January 28th, more than THIRTY SoCal museums will offer free admission! 🎟 Click the link for more info! #losangeles #museums @TheBroad
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@OtisCollege
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How do you think? #creativity Show us how you #GotSerious about Art & Design. http://t.co/mWsGrPNcse
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Mandy & Cliff Einstein Visiting Artist Series featuring world-renowned artist Kara Walker, in conversation with Jamillah James, is Monday, April 1 at @CAAMinLA ! This event is free + open to the public. RSVP here:
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Thank you to everyone who attended and live-streamed the #CreativeEconomy event at the LA Central Library! Special thanks to our speakers: @DrKnuckyEsq , staff attorney at the @ACLU_SoCal , and @adamjfowler , @BeaconEconomics ' Director of Research who authored the report.
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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January cover of #artforum features work of alumnus Kerry James Marshall 🎨
@Artforum
artforum
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Sneak peek of our January cover, featuring Kerry James Marshall, Untitled (detail), 2008. Subscribe and get 70% off:
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Otis College of Art and Design
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Otis College of Art and Design, originally The Otis Art Institute, was officially established in Los Angeles in September 1918. This cover of the first Otis course catalog is dated 1918-1919. 🦉❤️
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Public readings are going on all week - check for the full schedule! @LambdaLiterary
@writervicyates
Writer Victor Yates
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Excited to hear @LambdaLiterary Retreat Faculty read at my alma mater @OtisCollege #LLfellow #amwriting
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Congrats to Victor Yates ('14 MFA Writing) @writervicyates on his Emerging LGBTQ Writer Award from @LambdaLiterary
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Thank you @evanspiegel and @MirandaKerr ! 🎓🎉 Congratulations to the class of 2022!
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Thank you to @NeelanjanaB , @lilliamr , @robinnelee , and Roda Ahmed for sharing their insights for the Women of Color in Publishing Panel!
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Congrats to Victor Yates ('14 MFA Writing) @writervicyates on his Emerging LGBTQ Writer Award from @LambdaLiterary
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Congrats to Antonio Finamore-Phillips (’23 #Fashion Design) on being chosen as a 2022 #Gucci Changemakers Scholarship winner! Antonio is one of 12 students out of 400 finalists to win a $20k scholarship from the luxury brand.
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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On May 15, Los Angeles-born and based artist Lauren Halsey received an honorary degree from Otis College and delivered the commencement address to the graduating classes in a virtual ceremony. Watch her full speech in the 2021 Commencement Ceremony here:
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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@shopTrinaTurk , @Lucky Brand, and @PacSun are recipients of our 2015 Otis Fashion Innovation Award #fashion
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Wishing our students great spring break! ☀️
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Another beautiful winter day on campus at #OtisCollege . #LAwinter
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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The first major retrospective of the groundbreaking video/performance artist and Otis College alumnx Ulysses Jenkins is on view @Hammer_Museum through May 15. Ulysses Jenkins: Without Your Interpretation
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Always great advice for designers from @theChrisDo
@theChrisDo
Chris Do
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Go from Freelancer to Business Owner w/ new co-host @marksandmaker Melinda Livsey. In-depth business coaching.
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Otis College of Art and Design
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Welcome to LA, #CAA2018 attendees! LA is the home of @innoutburger , the Hollywood sign, @TheBroad museum, and Otis College! Check us out on the back of the official @collegeart 2018 Conference book! 🙌
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Otis loves to spend time in the #MillardSheets Library with a good book. What are your favorite #art and #design books? #OtisOwl
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Tomorrow is the last day to enter a submission for "Your Art LA"! This is a great opportunity for your artwork to be displayed on advertisement space in Los Angeles during the month of March. Submit your work here:
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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View and download the 2021 Otis College Report on the Creative Economy here: . Thank you to all of the speakers and sponsors that made this event possible. #creativejobs #creativeeconomy #otiscollege
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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The @latimes on Otis College alumnx Ulysses Jenkins and his @hammer_museum show (on view through May 15).
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Otis College of Art and Design
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75 years after "Bambi," an artist who endured America's racism gets his due #PurposeProfit via @HuffPostArts
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Otis College of Art and Design
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The Otis College of Art and Design MFA Graphic Design Art Book took place on the last Saturday of June and featured vendors, designers, artists, and friends of Otis.
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Victor Yates' (MFA Writing '14) documentary "Genitalic" focuses on identity, race, racism, passing, HIV/AIDS, and the impact of West Hollywood on older gay men lives. The screening is June 2nd at 1:30pm at the West Hollywood City Council Chambers.
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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If not for you, we’re not sure how we'd spend our free time. Sending love for all the inspiration and Instagram opportunities. @theicala @SoCalMuseums @CAFAM @Amocamuseum @CAAMinLA @TheBroadMuseum @LACMA @hammer_museum @TheGetty @aplusd_la #ValentinesDay
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Otis College students, faculty, and staff shared seasonal spirit at The Otis College Halloween Costume Contest, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Congratulations to the contest category winners and everyone who participated! 🎃
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@OtisCollege
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Join us online for the release of the 2022 Otis College Report on the Creative Economy on Wednesday, April 13 at 10 a.m. PT. RSVP today!
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Journalist and essayist @LynellGeorge reflects on #CharlesWhite ’s imprimatur on his former students at Otis and the lessons that still can be learned from his life and work. Read about it in Grid at #OtisCollege .
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
9 years
Wonderful to see the progress so far, we are in great company for #PSTLALA @PSTinLA
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
5 years
We’re so excited for this partnership with LAX! ✈️
@flyLAXairport
LAX Airport
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LAX, @OtisCollege and @WoodburyU are proud to partner for the #100percentLA selfie campaign. Students created amazing designs depicting iconic L.A. landmarks and experiences. Take a selfie and tag us on social media with #100percentLA and #FlyLAX .
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Amazing poster by alum, Aaron Gonzalez (BFA CommArts ‘19) for @HealTheBay ! 🤩
@HealTheBay
Heal the Bay
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The BIG reveal! Our 2019 Coastal Cleanup Day poster, by local artist Aaron Gonzalez🤩 We are wild about L.A.! Can you find the hidden "LA" within the river?
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Art students rejoice - free admission at @lacma @MOCAlosangeles @TheBroad and more this weekend! #art #design #LA
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Otis College of Art and Design
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We are saddened by the news of the passing of alumnx Kenzi Shiokava. Kenzi received his MFA in 1974 from Otis and had a solo exhibition, Spiritual Material, in the Ben Maltz Gallery in 2019.
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Both the LA and CA 2017 #OtisReport on the Creative Economy are now available for download!
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
10 years
Create a garment that kids can use from school to dance class with @UnderArmour @UnderArmourUK http://t.co/N9STDG79J1
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#OtisReport Key Finding - LA metro area has most #creative #economy workers in the nation, ahead of NYC, Chicago and San Francisco
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Otis College of Art and Design
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As Otis College celebrates its centennial year, we've created a campaign that showcases the creative passion and commitment of the Otis College community. This is the first of six videos in our 100% videos series, created by Monica Tuey (BFA Digital Media '19). #FindYour100
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Congrats to #Writing Victor Yates, his debut novel is a @LambdaLiterary Award finalist!
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Excited for the #OtisReport launch at 3pm today! Including speakers from @TheLACoalition , @LAEDC , and @JosephEStiglitz #creative #economy
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Happy Free-for-All Day! Now get thee to a museum! #FreeMuseumDay
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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2015 #OtisReport now available for download...
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Learn more about LA's powerful #CreativeEconomy in the full #OtisReport : http://t.co/9Tcr32VO8G @LAEDC
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Otis College of Art and Design
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Happy Holidays from Otis College of Art and Design!
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Don't miss Barbara Kruger’s installation "Whose Values?" at @GettyMuseum which alum Kaitlynn Redell assisted #artsLA http://t.co/L07ynFPxU0
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Come join @artbookHWLA as they host a magazine launch for Shoplifters 7 - The NEW Los Angeles Special Edition from @ActualSource NEXT Friday, July 20th from 6pm to 8pm! Details here:
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Gearing up for our Donghia Designer-in-Residence Tatiana Bilbao's lecture @MOCAlosangeles tonight at 7:30pm! @Tabilbao
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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The #OtisReport has "hard data that the power of the creative economy is real"- Danielle Brazell @culture_LA @KCETArtbound #creativeeconomy
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@PacSun Design Director Heather Brown accepts the 2015 Creative Vision Award for CEO/President Gary Schoenfeld, #OtisFashionShow2015
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Renowned architect Thom Mayne will give Otis College's 2017 Commencement Address on 5/14! @m0rphosis
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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We are live! Click to watch the livestream launch of the 2020 Otis Report on the Creative Economy, which also can be downloaded. Read about how California's creative industries are thriving in the Bay Area, Inland Empire, L.A. County, and other regions.
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Tuesday, @TheLaughFactory unveiled a 148-foot-long mural facing Sunset Blvd in honor of Black Lives Matter including work by '18 Alumni Mural Competition winner Noah Humes (’17 BFA CommArts, Illustration), Alexandra Allie Belisle, Amanda Ferrell Hale, PeQue Brown, and Shplinton.
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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The Otis College Halloween Costume Contest, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, made a grand return to campus last Friday! Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to the category winners! 👻 Photos by Kevin Buzzell #halloween2021
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Former Otis College President Samuel Hoi visited campus and met up with current Otis College President Charles Hirschhorn. 😎 Mural by Darel Carey ('16 Fine Arts; @darelcarey )
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Thanks to all who joined today's launch of the '23 Otis College Report on the Creative Economy including @MayorOfLA Karen Bass, economist Adam Fowler, and our panel experts: Ron Bernard, Rachelle Lewis, Audrea Topps Harjo, Julia Yan, Pelle Sjoenell, & moderator Stan Szymanski.
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@OtisCollege
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Thrilled to announce that Thom Mayne will give Otis College's 2017 Commencement Address on 5/14! @m0rphosis
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Do you know which cities have the highest ratio of creative jobs? We're minutes away from the #OtisReport on the #CreativeEconomy ! Watch live via
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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In partnership with renowned Chinese couturier Guo Pei, Joyce Chen (‘14 BFA, Fashion Design) designed @Mattel ’s Gold Label Barbie Doll: Guo Pei Lunar New Year Collectible in Blue Brocade. Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year!🧧
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Join us this Thursday, March 15 in The Millard Sheets Library on campus at 4pm and make sure to also check out @LACMA 's Edit-a-thon on March 25th! 🙌🏻  #artandfeminism #AF5 #noweditingAF
@LACMA
LACMA
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Angelenos: visit @OtisCollege on March 15 for an Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. Find out more and RSVP here:
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#Creativewriting alum Victor Yates is a @LambdaLiterary Award finalist! @writervicyates
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Over the weekend, current students met on campus for the annual BIPOC Student Summit. This program aims to uplift and empower BIPOC student voices through dialogue on topics of personal development, professional growth, and opportunities beyond graduation.
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@OtisCollege
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2017 #OtisReport Key Finding: California's #creativeeconomy output totaled $406.5 billion*
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Otis Fashion students designed new #threads with mentor Mark Virgil Fernandez Manangan for @RalphLauren .
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Daisy Rosas (BFA Communication Arts ‘20) is taking over Otis College's Instagram Stories for #aigadesignconf ! A big shout out to @aigalosangeles for sponsoring her to attend and head on over to our stories for more! @AIGAdesign
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Join us on October 27 to explore future-oriented, transformative trends in the world of art and design. Our Creative Futures virtual panel with @Target professionals and our Otis Product Design alumnx will discuss the value and impact products have. RSVP!
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Roni Feldman, Foundation program Adjunct Professor and recipient of a 2021 Teaching Excellence Award, shares what inspires him and his favorite place for reflection in Los Angeles.
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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The #OtisCollegeReport , now in its 15th year, has become a benchmark study in the creative economy in California and the impact that creative industries play in the overall economy. #OtisReport
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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While the school remains adamant in its dedication to core programs in art and design, Otis College President Charles Hirschhorn makes clear that they are becoming just as committed to the digital realms.
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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View new work by #OtisAlumnx Noah Humes (’17 BFA Comm Arts), Adam Blish (’17 BFA Product Design), Caroline Fullerton (’13 BFA Product Design), Aaron Gonzalez (’19 BFA Comm Arts), and Claire Oring (’11 BFA Digital Media) in Grid magazine. Visit
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Curated by artist and educator Vincent Ramos (BFA Fine Arts '02), A Universal History of Infamy: Those of This America, highlighting the use of art as a powerful form of resistance opens today! @LACMA
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Check out @writervicyates takeover of our alumni instagram account!
@writervicyates
Writer Victor Yates
7 years
Day 2 of my takeover of @OtisCollege 's alumni IG account ( @Otisalumni ). Stop by and see my story #art #artist #love #amwriting
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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This spring, we opened campus to welcome our new class for Accepted Student Day. Students and their families learned more about our dynamic community through interactive workshops, tours, and chats with our student ambassadors.
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Happy Birthday to Bob Mackie - an incredible talent as well as an inspiring mentor for our #fashion students.
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Otis College of Art and Design
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"Start by planting one seed, one goal. Seed by seed. Plant one goal, one dream at a time." - Valedictorian Reanna Brown ('23 Product Design)
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Otis College’s move from the MacArthur Park campus to our Goldsmith campus in the Westchester neighborhood of LA. To learn more and see the new issue of our digital publication, visit Grid at Otis College!
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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#OtisReport Fact: 1 in 7 jobs in LA County is part of the #CreativeEconomy @KCETArtbound
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Otis College of Art and Design
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Daisy Rosas (BFA Communication Arts '20), designed this year's viewbook by adding her own colorful flair 🌈 ✨ Read more on how she became the designer she is today:
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Otis College of Art and Design
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Download the full 2022 Otis Report on the Creative Economy and watch the panel discussion here: . #OtisReport #CreativeEconomy
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Otis College is turning 100 this year!!! 🎉 As part of our centennial, we’re hosting the 100% Festival on November 10-11, 2018. We’re looking for independent artists and makers to be a part of the Makers Market! No fee to apply, submit by Sept. 5!
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Otis College of Art and Design
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CONGRATS to Otis alum @writervicyates for winning the Lambda Literary Award in #LGBT Debut Fiction! #lammys
@LambdaLiterary
Lambda Literary
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Here are the winners of the 28th annual #Lammys !
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Otis College of Art and Design
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SLIDESHOW: Designer @BobMackie visited the fashion seniors for their final fitting http://t.co/JcQqowDkPB #fashion http://t.co/6QXegW2GS6
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@OtisCollege
Otis College of Art and Design
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Feminist Studio Workshop critique and office hours with Susan E. King. (1973-1978) At the University of New Mexico, Susan taught one of the first Women and Art courses in the U.S. in 1973. Happy #InternationalWomensDay !
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