March 19, 2026
2026 Entertainment Design Expo (ENTX 2026)
Full-Day Celebration and One-of-a-Kind Showcase of
Rising Stars in Animation, Game Design & Concept Art
Special Presentation with Chris Appelhans,
Director of Academy Award-Winning Film, KPop Demon Hunters
Sunday, March 22
ArtCenter College of Design
WHAT:
ArtCenter College of Design presents the 2026 Entertainment Design Expo (ENTX 2026), a free, full-day celebration of student and alumni work in animation, concept design, game designand themed entertainment.
Featuring work from more than 200 emerging artists and designers, ENTX 2026 offers the public an inside look at the future of entertainment through gallery exhibitions, interactive experiences, game playtesting, special screenings and exclusive industry talks. It is a popular event for aspiring creators and fans of animation, games, TV and film.
Highlights include:
- Gallery exhibitions showcasing student and alumni work across entertainment design disciplines, including a KPop Demon Hunters fan art gallery
- Interactive game playtesting and immersive experiences
- KPop Demon Hunters Presentation and Q&A with director Chris Appelhans Animation Shorts Showcase featuring original student films Alumni Spotlight Panel with leading industry professionals
WHEN:
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
- KPop Demon Hunters Presentation and Q&A: Noon – 1:00 p.m.
- Animation Shorts Showcase: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Alumni Spotlight Panel: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:
ArtCenter College of Design – Hillside Campus
1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
ADMISSION:
- General Admission: Free (advance registration requested)
- Industry Panels: Ticketed (advance registration required)
Register: https://www.artcenter.edu/connect/events/entx.html
VISUALS/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
- Highly visual artwork across entertainment design disciplines
- Crowds interacting with exhibitions
- Students/faculty discussing work
About ArtCenter College of Design
Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education. With a mission to educate, inspire and empower creative and design leadership, the College is renowned for its undergraduate and graduate degree programs spanning industrial design, media and technology, as well as visual and applied arts. With deep industry relationships, state-of-the-art facilities and a strong faculty roster, ArtCenter provides real-world experience aligned with industry needs. Through rigorous, hands-on, practitioner-led instruction, the College prepares students for meaningful creative careers. For nearly 100 years, ArtCenter alumni and faculty have shaped many of the world’s most iconic products, vehicles, campaigns and creative works, leaving a lasting impact across art, design and culture.
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