CCAD Stories

As the 2025–2026 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.

A CCAD Fashion Design class partners with BalletMet to create costumes for the stage—giving students hands-on experience working with real clients and seeing their designs come to life in performance.

CCAD’s annual Fashion Show returns May 14 with an immersive gallery experience, showcasing wearable art by rising student designers. Guests will experience fashion up close while celebrating creativity, community, and the future of design.

Columbus College of Art & Design announces the successful close of its $25.6 million Here for Change campaign, advancing creative education in Columbus through campus transformation, expanded scholarships, and the new Center for Creative Collaboration.

CCAD’s Creative Pathway program covers tuition costs for eligible Franklin and Delaware county students, expanding affordable access to a top-tier art and design education in central Ohio.

With CFA’s new fashion innovation center next to campus, CCAD students and community creatives gain more resources, mentorship, and opportunities to launch careers in fashion.

CCAD announces leadership updates to its Board of Trustees, including the appointment of architect Michael Bongiorno as Chair and seven new trustees whose diverse expertise will help shape the college’s future.

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.

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.

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.