| CIA alumnus Brian Peterson will serve as the keynote presenter for our spring Open House. After graduating from CIA with a BFA in Industrial Design in 2009, Brian Peterson launched an automotive design career that eventually led him to his current position as interior designer for Kia in Santa Ana, California. Moved by the significant homeless population there, he was inspired to create his most recent project: Faces of Santa Ana. After befriending many homeless individuals during his bike rides to work, Peterson connected with them to give a face to the homeless community by painting images of his new friends. His work is being displayed in downtown Santa Ana and proceeds from sales of the portraits go to rehabilitation efforts for the individuals portrayed. |