Institutional News

Columbus College of Art & Design’s origins can be traced back to a group of women who harnessed their passion for art and education to found the Columbus Art School in 1879. And now a pair of generous gifts from two philanthropists, Loann Crane and Alexis Jacobs, will transform the college’s future, building upon CCAD’s legacy as a place where students unleash their creative power...

CCAD is proud to stand in partnership alongside Zora's House and The Women's Fund of Central Ohio for the announcement of a collaborative effort to launch a design institute for women of color.

1,000 Miles Per Hour: a lens-based art exhibition exploring perspectives on space and time, opens at Beeler Gallery, Columbus College of Art & Design, Sept. 15. Free and open to the public.

Emily Ragland, an accomplished leader in college admissions, has been hired as Columbus College of Art & Design’s new vice president for enrollment management.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) has launched Smokey’s Scouts, a forest-friendly mobile matching game for kids, teens, and adults, in an effort to increase fire safety awareness and wildfire prevention nationwide.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Columbus College of Art & Design has long held a key position as an economic engine in central Ohio and well beyond.

CCAD faculty are active in creative pursuits. Negesti Kaudo's book "Ripe" will be celebrated on April 28, 2022, at Two Dollar Radio HQ. Mar Romasco Moore's "I am the Ghost in Your House" is acclaimed, and Robert Loss, who wrote "Nothing Has Been Done Before," is working on a new book about Prince.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus College of Art & Design is pleased to announce that accomplished planner Miranda Kridler will be the college’s new Vice President for Planning & Operations (VPPO) who will manage the college’s strategic and campus planning efforts and oversee the operational areas of CCAD.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—After two years of virtual graduation ceremonies, members of Columbus College of Art & Design’s Class of 2022 will walk across the Mershon Auditorium stage as the college returns to a fully in-person Commencement on Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m. Eminent graphic designer Paula Scher will deliver the Commencement address to graduating seniors and Master of Fine Arts students.

The 2022 CCAD Fashion Show relocates to Franklinton Arts District, hosted by Yohannan Terrell. Featuring diverse designs inspired by spirituality, witches, community, Japanese fashion, body positivity, heritage, nature, 1960s drama, and personal transformation.

Columbus College of Art & Design faculty are expert instructors who work hard in the classroom and out, logging time teaching and also remaining active in their creative pursuits.

CCAD celebrates artists with three events this March and April: MFA Thesis Exhibition (March 31–April 23, 2022), Spring Art Fair (April 9, 2022), and Saturday Morning Art Classes Final Exhibition (April 9).