The West California Academy of Art and Design (WCAAD) Senior Art Show "Garden of Dreams" opening ceremony was successfully held on October 18, 2026, showcasing selected works by 21 young artists on the verge of entering college. “Today is a special day for another reason as well — it also marks our school's 30th anniversary. ” the WCAAD Principal Lei Wang said, “Three decades ago, our school began as a small seed planted in the soil of education. Thirty years later, we ha

October 18, 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of West California Academy of Art and Design (WCAAD). Founded in 1996, the Academy has adhered to the educational philosophy of "cultivating creative thinking through art education," dedicated to helping children become future leaders with creative thinking. "Art education is not an extracurricular luxury," said Lei Wang, the WCAAD Principal, "Its essence is to cultivate children's intelligence and insight through the training of dr

Congratulation on Nicole Chen and her admission to Northwestern University pursuing a Creative Technologies and Engineering major. Additional college admission-- UC Berkeley UC Irvine UC San Diego NYU UC Santa Cruz RISD When I first met Nicole Chen, I was surprised to see such a rumbustious 14-year-old student demonstrate such tenacity about her own future. She knew what she wanted and what it would take to get there. Being a neighbor of one of our distinguished alumni

We will have our fourth senior show themed "Garden of Dreams" that our Class of 2027 students have organized before applications. Come celebrate them as they would love your presence. We will have work for sale to help with their college and future endeavors. Time: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, 2:00pm-5:00pm Venue: West California Academy of Art and Design, 420 S Pine Street, San Gabriel, CA91776. Tel: 626-292-1783， 626-558-7777 These young artists are in the thick of their

Congratulations to Kehan Ye on her acceptance to UC San Diego pursuing an Marine Biology major. Additional Colleges accepted: Ringling College of Art and Design-scholarship $64,000; Otis College of Art and Design-scholarship $116,000, UC San Diego， UC Davis; Kehan said that she chose marine biology as her major because she loves it, but she will never give up art. “With the arrival of the AI era, it has indeed become very convenient to get assistance, and AI can do

Congratulations to Elyse Lin on her acceptance to Purdue and a $20,000 scholarship. She will pursue an Industrial Design major. Additional Colleges accepted: New York Institute of Technology – scholarship $104,000 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology - scholarship $80,000 De Paul University – scholarship $ 100,000 Wentworth University -– scholarship $118,000 Drexel University – scholarship -$100,200 Syracuse University Ohio State University UC Riverside Elyse was part

WCAAD Student Isabella Liu Earned Acceptance to Art Center with Scholarship Congratulations to Isabella Liu on her acceptance to Art Center College of Design where she will study Animation. Her scholarship is $108,000. Additional College Admitted Otis College of Art and Design -scholarship-$120,000 SAIC -scholarship $104,000 Pratt -scholarship $100,000 SCAD-scholarship $100,000 Isabella Liu has been a consistent admirable student who has been at the West California

Congratulations to Gianna Xun on her acceptance to Art Center College of Design where she will study Illustration and Design. Her scholarship is $60,000. Additional Colleges admitted： Art Center College of Design scholarship $60,000， Parsons –The New School for Design scholarship $84,000， Pratt Institute scholarship $100,000; SVA-School of Visual Arts scholarship $68,000; Rutgers University； Northeasten University； Gianna’s talents, commitment, dedication and resilience have

Emily Wu will be attending Otis college of Art and Design this Fall with a scholarship of $116,000. Additional colleges admitted: RISD - Rhode Island School of Design， SCAD-Savannah College of Design with a scholarship of $100,000, Emily Wu, one of the most diligent hard-working students that I’ve had the pleasure to work with has made an impression for those to follow! I find her to be constantly, motivated, and dedicate and eager to learn to improve, captivate an audien

Congratulations to Dora Dong as she will enter Otis College of Art and Design majoring in Fashion and a scholarship of $100,000! Additional admitted schools: Art Center College of Design-scholarship $60,000 Pratt (Munsons)-scholarship $76,000 I truly believe that Dora Dong has the tenacity and drive to flourish in any institute. I have seen Dora ever more creative, curious, and passionate about her future. Over these last two years Dora has produced work that is thoughtful cr

Students Name: Angela Liu Title: Is Rock Dead? Work type: Mixed Media Category: Fine art Size: 25x40 This artwork is a social commentary within music and the way these artists become products of their time whether willingly or unwillingly. In the style of painting we see a ripped classic rock and punk’s visual anti-revolutionary aesthetics. A combination of the iconic guerilla style made famous in music by zines and music counterculture. The collage and cut-up techniques o

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Congratulations to Yi Cai as she will attend Pratt as an Illustration major and a scholarship of $108,000. Additional admitted schools: Otis College of Art and Design -Scholarship $120,000 Pratt(Munsons)-Scholarship $48,000 SAIC Scholarship-$96,000 SCAD Scholarship-$76,000 SVA-$111,000 Parsons-$84,000 I first met Yi when she was 12. Years later I had the pleasure to work with her in person and much more mature person where I saw her grow and excel and inspire. I always found

Students Name: Stella Wang Title: The Garden Within Work type: Mixed Media Category: Fine art Size: 30x24 According to Stella “The Garden Within explores the idea that you are responsible for cultivating your own life.” The picture conveys a person being consumed by various flowers as we see a play on 2 and 3 dimensional art. The painting appears to suffocate the figure yet these flowers blooming from the figure symbolizes personal growth, shaped by choices we make each

24 WCAAD students won top awards at the 3rd Greater Bay Area International Children's Art Contest themed "Technology and Green · Painting a Better Asia-Pacific Tomorrow." Four WCAAD students won the Gold Prize. Wendy Xu 17，I See You! Gold Prize Dora Dong 17，Seeking a Homeland,Gold Prize Freddy Zhu 12，Soar to the Future,Gold Prize Eleanor Chou 9，Protect Our Planet,Gold Prize The contest invited young artists to interpret the APEC values of "innovation, inclusivity, and sustain

Taking students to visit museums is a long-standing tradition of WCAAD extracurricular activity，and it has become a regular part of our summer program. The intention here is to provide a lively art classroom, offering students richer and more diverse artistic resources and a new kind of educational experience, while encouraging open and extensive discussion between students and teachers. Through this activity, students have the opportunity to observe the textures of master p

Student Name: Sophie Shao Age：17 Title: Silent Reverie/Solitude above clouds or sumtin Illuminated by the full moon, a lone figure gazes over the city beneath her. The painting captures a fleeting moment of stillness, inviting viewers to reflect on the beauty, solitude, and quiet comfort found in the night.

Jenny：“I employed a mixed-media approach—integrating pigments, paper, moss, and various textured materials—to blur the boundaries between art and nature, thereby conveying the importance of protecting wildlife and the environment. The giraffe at the center of the composition symbolizes peace and the harmonious coexistence of animals and their environment. By combining painting with textured materials, I aim to reveal nature as something that is growing, evolving, and deeply i

Student Name: Qizhen Fu Age：17 Title: Kill the Mermaid The greenhouse effect led by global warming is destroying marine organisms, represented by the mermaid killed by the sword of heat and burning of fire. Fire represented the effects caused by human activity. Shells died on the sand represent the whole menace by pollution to the ocean and greenhouse effect.

WCAAD student Ray Liang, age 7, won the logo design competition for the City of La Cañada Flintridge's 50th Anniversary. On Tuesday, May 5, the winners were announced at the City Council meeting. As La Cañada Flintridge celebrates 50 years since its incorporation, the city held a logo design contest for residents, families, and local partners to help honor and reflect on its past. Under the theme "Together for 50 Years," community members were encouraged to submit a design th