The celebration of the 15th anniversary of the founding of CMA was grandly held at CMA’s 1,500 square meter studio hall on December 18, 2011. The staff and teachers who gave significant contribution to CMA’s education and teaching undertaking were honored various awards. CMA Alumni Association was established as well. Moreover, a modern theme sculpture – Li Qin was unveiled at the celebration. As an eternal cultural icon engraved in CMA’s history, the sculpture symbolizes hardship, tortuousness, aspiration, courage, joy, and success in CMA’s long course of development.