California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)

The California Institute of the Arts, or CalArts, is a pioneering private art school in Santa Clarita, California. It was the first degree-granting institution in the United States specifically created for students of both visual and performing arts, founded in 1961 through the vision of Walt Disney and other benefactors. CalArts is renowned for its experimental, interdisciplinary approach to arts education, fostering innovation across various creative disciplines.