CCAD Stories

Artist and longtime CCAD Continuing & Professional Studies Instructor Bryan Moss can add another title to his already impressive resume: caretaker of Aminah Robinson’s longtime home and studio in Columbus’ East Side.

CCAD alum Derick Whitson (Photography, 2014) features in "Por Los Ojos De Mi Gente" at Baxter St, NYC, showcasing works by POC and Queer artists until July 24, 2020.

Columbus College of Art & Design is taking on the “crunch culture” mindset plaguing the game industry with the launch of its Game Art & Design major in fall 2020 (pending accreditation).

Smart Columbus, together with Columbus College of Art & Design, the Columbus Foundation, and Greenspot, dedicated Columbus’ first DC fast electric vehicle chargers available in a public right-of-way and open to public use in January 2020.

Smart Columbus, together with Columbus College of Art & Design, the Columbus Foundation, and Greenspot, dedicated Columbus’ first DC fast electric vehicle chargers available in a public right-of-way and open to public use in January 2020.

Callan Prakel (Master of Fine Arts, 2021) earned their bachelor’s degree from Capital University in art therapy, psychology, and studio art, but at heart, they always knew they were a maker. So, heading to Columbus College of Art & Design for a Master of Fine Art in Visual Arts seemed like the next logical step.

Sarah Schmidt, CCAD alum, founded Malt Adult to promote indie animation. Celebrating 3rd anniversary with featured artist Victoria Douglas. Event transformed into a community hub. Schmidt evolved personally, embracing freelance work. Memorable moments include hosting artists like Jeron Braxton and Jonni Phillips at CCAD.

Seeing a near-future career in game design with skills gathered at Columbus College of Art & Design, Danielle Tucker (Animation, 2020) is obsessed with making imaginary things come to life.

Cat Sheridan (Fine Arts, 2003) believes we all deserve original artwork in our lives, regardless of our age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status.

CCAD's non-degree offerings helped me transition from communications to a full-time artist. Classes for me and my daughter inspired us both, changing my life path.

For Allison McGovney (Fine Arts, 2020), a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend an internationally recognized center for glass art education this summer—funded by a CCAD scholarship—has sparked a newfound obsession with the medium of glassblowing.

A Columbus College of Art & Design grad reflects on her creative and professional pursuits and a surprising Steve Jobs connection.