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As the 2024–2025 academic year comes to a close, we’re proud to celebrate a remarkable group of graduating students whose talent, drive, and creativity exemplify the very best of CCAD.
Experience tomorrow's fashion today at CCAD’s annual 2025 Fashion Show, where graduating seniors debut bold, innovative collections. Learn about this year’s designers, their inspirations, and what to expect on the runway.
CCAD alums Ryan Green and Fawn Veerasunthorn traipsed unconventional paths and endured detours to careers as artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Learn how they did it, what it’s like to work in Mickey’s world, and what from their time at CCAD they use every day.
As Tom Katzenmeyer, President and CEO of Greater Columbus Arts Council, prepares for retirement, he reflects on his time at the helm of the organization and what it means to be honored with CCAD’s Denny Griffith Award.
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Looking for art things to do in Columbus, Ohio? The city offers music venues, galleries, and cafes where you can connect with other artists in Columbus.
Lucas Velazquez’s (Graphic Design, 2025) summer internship with the Cleveland Cavaliers shows you can land a job with the NBA without perfecting your jump shot.
Restaurants in downtown Columbus, Ohio are plentiful and stand out for their range of flavors and prices. Happily, you don’t have to go far from CCAD’s campus to sample them.
Alumni Stories
CCAD alums Ryan Green and Fawn Veerasunthorn traipsed unconventional paths and endured detours to careers as artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Learn how they did it, what it’s like to work in Mickey’s world, and what from their time at CCAD they use every day.
Vince Notaroberto (Advertising & Graphic Design, 1971) came to CCAD to find community with people like himself—those unseen. At CCAD, he built a chosen family. After a thrilling career, he’s making a gift to ensure generations of students have the same opportunities.
A short about Emily Dickinson has won a prestigious Telly Award—and Columbus College of Art & Design filmmakers helped make it happen.
Student Success
Two animation students turned young storytellers' dreams into short films. With mentorship from industry pros, Myka Williamson and Hope Margaritis brought prehistoric adventures to life—one frame at a time.
Fashion has the ability to transform wearers, filling them with confidence and celebrating their personality. A recent classroom project that paired CCAD’s Fashion Design students with clients from the nonprofit Dress for Success did that—and so much more.
What could you do in only four weeks’ time? If you’re a Columbus College of Art & Design student, you might just use that time to create—from scratch—an internationally award-winning game with a powerful social message.
Campus Life
Discover the inspiring journey of CCAD professor Matthew Mohr—artist, educator, and innovator—who bridged art and tech through teaching and public art.
When it comes to getting comics career advice, you can’t do much better than Bryan Lee O’Malley, creator of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels (which have been adapted into a movie, a video game, and, most recently, a Netflix series).
Columbus College of Art & Design students don’t have to choose between buying art supplies or having a great night out—there are loads of cheap things to do in Columbus, and all you need is your college ID!
