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1   CCA CAMPUS
2   THE NAVE
3   FIRST YEAR CORE STUDIOS
4   ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS
5   INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIOS
6   FASHION DESIGN STUDIOS
7   FURNITURE SHOPS AND STUDIOS
8   GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIOS
9   ILLUSTRATION STUDIOS
10   INDUSTRIAL DESIGN STUDIOS
11   INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIOS
12   ANIMATION LABS
13   CERAMICS STUDIOS
14   FILM PRODUCTION SUITES
15   GAME ARTS PLAY STUDIOS
16   INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES STUDIOS
17   JEWELRY & METAL ARTS STUDIOS
18   PAINTING & DRAWING STUDIOS
19   PHOTOGRAPHY FACILITIES
20   PRINTMEDIA STUDIOS
21   SCULPTURE SHOPS
22   TEXTILES STUDIOS
23   COMICS CLASSROOMS
24   HISTORY OF ART & VISUAL CULTURE SEMINAR ROOMS
25   WRITING & LITERATURE CLASSROOMS
26   FOUNDERS HALL
27   BLATTNER HALL
28   CAMPUS GALLERIES
29   NEIGHBORHOOD

Neighborhood

As an urban campus, it doesn’t get any better than CCA’s prime location. Located in the exciting Design District, close to the colorful Mission District, bustling Mission Bay neighborhood, and a stone’s throw from downtown San Francisco—you can make the most out of your undergraduate school experience every day (and find internships and jobs in the process).

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ARCH supplies

The exterior of ARCH Art Supplies in the ground floor of Blattner Hall, with bright yellow signage and a bubble machine.
 Museum guests admire a vibrant mural wall in the entrance of SFMOMA.
The photo shows a scenic view of the bridge at Crane Cove Park in San Francisco.
The photo shows the storefront of Farley's coffee shop, with trees and the sidewalk in front.
A bus at its station in San Francisco, with buildings visible in the background.
A line of E-Bikes charging in front of the school's campus, with the campus buildings visible in the background.
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Galleries and museums

Food

Essentials

Nature

▪️ Galleries and museums

CCA is within walking distance or a short bus ride from world-class museums and galleries.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

Less than two miles away from campus is SFMOMA, one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States. Enjoy seven floors of masterpieces in paintings, sculpture, film, architecture, and more.

Minnesota Street Project

Minnesota Street Project, just a 15-minute bus ride away, is the neighborhood’s ultimate destination for art viewing. The Project houses more than a dozen individual galleries and hosts a slew of events and parties, including some organized by CCA.

Museum of Craft and Design

This is the only museum in San Francisco devoted to craft and design. You’ll see a showcase of designers, makers and artists through an exciting and distinctive series of craft- and design-focused exhibitions and public programs. It’s also next door to CCA’s Dogpatch MFA Studio.

Museum of African Diaspora (MoAD)

This contemporary art museum celebrates Black cultures and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. MoAD exhibitions change regularly throughout the year, and their Emerging Artists program shows work by local artists and art collectives.

😋 Food

We hope you’re hungry. San Francisco is a foodie paradise, and our campus is at the center of it all.

18th Street

This is the main drag for restaurants, shops, and bars in our neighborhood. CCA students love to hang out here for coffee, picking up flowers, weekend brunch, and picturesque hilltop views.

SPARK Social

A favorite among locals and the CCA community alike, SPARK Social is a food truck park, beverage oasis, and event space designed to bring the neighborhood together. You’ll find over 150 food trucks, as well as a mini-golf course.

👌 Essentials

It’s all in the neighborhood. See what’s around and where to get everything you need, from art supplies to groceries.

ARCH Art Supplies

CCA’s go-to supply store for over 20 years is conveniently located on the ground level of Blattner Hall, one of our student residence buildings. ARCH Art Supplies selects their merchandise based on the needs of our faculty and students so you can get everything you need. They even offer same-day delivery to your suite!

Grocery stores

Beyond the convenience store in Makers Cafe at Founders Hall, you have three really great grocery store options, all within a mile or less from campus: Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Safeway.

Coffee shops

College students MUST have their coffee. Aside from the DoReMi Coffee Bar at Makers Cafe, CCA students are a fan of Farley’s Coffeehouse, Philz Coffee, and Linea Coffee Roasting + Cafe—all just a few blocks away from the campus’s main building.

🌳 Nature

San Francisco is lucky to be a mix of high-density urban living with calming nature around most corners.

Embarcadero

The Embarcadero is the eastern waterfront and roadway of the Port of San Francisco. It’s one of the best places for a scenic stroll and calming views of the Bay.

Crane Cove Park

What used to be an inaccessible industrial patch of land is now a friendly park with a lot of lawn space, barbecue areas, a small beach, and a dog run. CCA students find this to be a great place for life drawing, painting, and photography.

Potrero Hill Community Garden

Located on top of one of the highest hills in San Francisco is the Potrero Hill Community Garden. It has 51 plots and common areas maintained by local residents using only organic methods. From here, you can also take in panoramic views of the city.

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