Alumni | School of Visual Arts | Columbia College Chicago

Many undergraduates proceed to graduate study at some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions and then on to careers as artists and teachers. Others pursue successful and exciting careers as photojournalists and commercial and editorial photographers. MFA alumni have exhibited widely in venues such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Whitney Museum.

Alumni News

Vibrant New Mural Pays Tribute to Columbia’s 135th Anniversary
Illustration alum Mac McGuire ‘24 creates her first major mural for Columbia College Chicago as the lead artist.
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Work of Columbia Alum and Adjunct Professor Shines on the Emmy-Winning Show FX’s ‘The Bear’
Adjunct Professor Lisa Korpan ’19 reflects on her pride in working as art director on FX’s “The Bear,” the impact of her Columbia education, and how her experience informs her teaching.
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Columbia College Chicago Honors 24 Alums for ‘24 in 2024’
As a kickoff to Columbia College Chicago’s 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of “24 in 2024,” a college-wide initiative that celebrates Columbia alumni and their career accomplishments.
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Alum-Made Documentary About Mushers and Their Sled Dogs Now Streaming on PBS, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+
“Musher,” a film made by Columbia College Chicago alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
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Apollo Baldoz ’09 Created Visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Apollo Baldoz ’09 was part of the design and animation team that created the visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
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