Office of Alumni Affairs
A Welcome Message from Laila Maher
Dean of Student and Alumni Affairs
After graduation, the Office of Alumni Affairs provides more than 7000 alumni artists, creators, and leaders with meaningful opportunities to stay connected with the School of the Arts, the Columbia Alumni Association (CAA), and one another through alumni programming, benefits, a monthly newsletter, and collaborations with CAA Arts Access.
The Artists’ Resource Center (ARC), also part of our Office, is a portal containing specially curated funding opportunities and career resources for students and alumni at the Columbia University School of the Arts. Available exclusively to School of the Arts students and alumni, the ARC is host to a database of more than 1,100 grants, scholarships, residencies, and other funding opportunities for artists. The ARC also contains resources for professional artists, from financial and legal services to grantwriting tips and information about joining guilds and unions.
We are the best place to go when you’re not sure what to do or whom to ask your question. Ultimately, the most important thing we do is support and advocate for our students during their time at the School and into their lives as alumni.
Alumni News
'Cove,' by James Brasfield ’79, Out Now from LSU Press
Cove, a third book of poetry by alumnus James Brasfield ’79, is out now from Louisiana State University Press.
Three Columbia Authors Make the PEN America Literary Awards Longlist
PEN America has announced the longlist for their 2023 Literary Awards, naming three Columbia authors in the fields of nonfiction, poetry, and fiction.
Jensen Austria Olaya '12 Joins the Cast of 'Jade Armor'
Acting alumna Jensen Austria Olaya ’12 voices Jade’s mother, Gram Gram, and friend Lucy in the new animated TV series Jade Armor.
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Lenfest Center for the Arts
615 W 129 St
New York, NY 10027