As we prepare for the loss of California College of the Arts, we reflect on its profound legacy and deep ties to OMCA. Long known as the California College of Arts and Crafts, CCA shaped generations of artists, educators, and cultural workers in the Bay Area and beyond.⁠ ⁠ The evolution of the school’s name—and the controversial removal of “Crafts” in 2002—sparked vital conversations about the meaning of craft and its relationship to fine art. While a student, artist L. J. Roberts created “& CRAFTS” as a creative protest, temporarily restoring the former name on the campus façade. Today, these letters are on view in OMCA’s Gallery of California Art.⁠ ⁠ OMCA’s collection reflects CCA’s enduring influence, with works by alumni and faculty such as Chelsea Ryoko Wong, Viola Frey, Frederick Meyer, Peter Voulkos, Trude Guermonprez, and many more currently on view.⁠ ⁠ The loss of CCA will be deeply felt across the Bay Area arts community. We invite you to visit these works, reflect on this hi...