California Institute of the Arts

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is a private educational institution in the United States, founded in 1961. It is located in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California. CalArts focuses on various industries, including art, arts education, fine arts schools, education, higher education, university, and animation. The institute's motto is "No information in advance of need".

CalArts is affiliated with the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, and is accredited by several organizations, such as the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, National Association of Schools of Music, WASC Senior College And University Commission, National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation, and the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

The institution is an instance of both an organization and an educational institute.