Today In SCV History: May 3, 1969 - CalArts Held Groundbreaking Ceremony In Valencia
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Today In SCV History: May 3, 1969
Today In SCV History: May 3, 1969 - CalArts Held Groundbreaking Ceremony In Valencia
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Today In SCV History: May 3, 1969
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 05/03/2026 10:30am
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CalArts Breaks Ground on Valencia Campus on May 3, 1969
On May 3, 1969, the California Institute of the Arts broke ground on its new Valencia campus, marking a major milestone nearly a decade after the school was formed through the merger of two Los Angeles arts institutions under Walt Disney’s vision. The innovative, multi-level campus became part of Valencia’s master-planned development and officially opened in fall 1971 despite earthquake setbacks earlier that year. Today, CalArts is recognized as a leading institution in visual and performing arts education.
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