The creative energy and anticipation around campus is in high gear as we prepare for our series of Fall graduation events.

Students complete final projects in the Technical Skill Center.

Thursday, December 15

If you’re lucky enough to be on the invite list for Graduation Show Preview, you’ll get a sneak peak at the work of the next generation of artists and designers. From 6:00 to 9:30 p.m., Graduation Show Preview gives potential employers, alumni, donors and industry professionals an opportunity to preview the Graduation Show and meet our graduating students.

All guests are invited to a reception hosted by Alumni Relations immediately following Graduation Show Preview to officially welcome our graduating students into the alumni family.

Students prep the hallways for the Fall 2011 Graduation Show.

Saturday, December 17

Join us from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. as we celebrate the accomplishments of our newest graduating class, and present the Art Center Alumni Awards to three outstanding alumni.

• Lou Danziger ADVT ’48 will receive the Lifetime Achievement Alumnus Award in recognition of significant professional and creative achievement
• Wendy McNaughton FINE ’89 will be awarded the Outstanding Service Alumni Award in honor of her impact on humanitarian issues
• Jonathan Jarvis GMD ’09 will be recognized with the Young Alumni Innovator Award for his innovative professional and creative work

Can’t join us at Hillside Campus for the graduation ceremony? Watch our live online webcast.

After the ceremony, Graduation Show opens to the public from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. so everyone can check out the work of our newest Art Center graduates.

Let the celebration of our creative community begin!

The tent is up and we're getting ready for the Fall 2011 Graduation ceremony.