Since obtaining a master’s in divinity from the Yale Divinity School, Stephen Scarff has delivered spiritual and pastoral care in hospice centers in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Aside from his hospital-based work, Stephen Scarff also serves on the Board of Governors for the Otis College of Art and Design's Los Angeles campus, and has helped the college raise millions of dollars. This year will mark 100 years since the college opened its doors.
When Otis College opened in 1918, it was the only professional art program in Southern California. During its 100 year history, the school has welcomed renowned American painter Norman Rockwell as an artist-in-residence, created murals for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, and expanded its degree offerings, including programs in graphic design, public practice, and interactive product design.
To commemorate its centennial, the Otis Ben Maltz Art Gallery has curated an exhibit titled, "Some of Our Favourite Things," featuring works and art objects collected from faculty, alumni, and local artists. The exhibition opened in September 2018.
