2026 ArtCenter Awards: Celebrating Creative Excellence and Impact
The 2026 ArtCenter Awards celebrate outstanding ArtCenter College of Design alumni whose creative achievements, leadership and service have made a lasting impact on their industries and communities. Held at ArtCenter’s Hillside Campus in Pasadena, the 2026 event will honor Zack Snyder, Clement Mok, Celine Kim and Katie Sprague.
Join ArtCenter for a special evening recognizing the vision, ambition and influence of alumni who continue to shape their fields and inspire the next generation of artists and designers.
This year, ArtCenter proudly honors Zack Snyder with the Distinguished Mid-Career Award; Clement Mok with the Lifetime Achievement Award; Celine Kim with the Young Innovator Award; and Katie Sprague with the Distinguished Service Award. Together, they reflect the creative excellence, leadership and spirit of innovation that have defined ArtCenter for generations.
The ArtCenter Awards will bring together alumni, industry leaders, artists, designers, faculty, students and friends of the College at the iconic Hillside Campus in Pasadena for an evening honoring achievement, strengthening connections and celebrating the creative community that makes ArtCenter distinctive.
Celebrate With Us
Join the ArtCenter community in honoring extraordinary alumni and celebrating creative excellence, leadership and impact.
2026 Honorees
Outstanding Service
Katie Sprague
Young Innovator
Celine Kim
Distinguished Midcareer
Zack Snyder
Lifetime Achievement
Clement Mok
Partner With ArtCenter
The ArtCenter Awards offer a distinctive opportunity for organizations to align with one of the world’s leading institutions for art and design education while engaging with an exceptional community of creative leaders and emerging talent.
In addition to table reservations and individual tickets, this event offers a range of sponsorship opportunities beyond recognition. Select partnerships can include opportunities to engage with ArtCenter students and faculty, experience the creative work happening across campus, connect with influential alumni and industry leaders, and support the next generation of artists and designers.
We invite you to join us in celebrating creative excellence, honoring extraordinary achievement and investing in the future of art and design.
For more information, please contact Deb Aldrich at deb.aldrich@artcenter.edu
Reserve your table or tickets in advance.
For more inspiration and information about past honorees, please visit our Alumni Awards page.
Awards Sponsorship Benefits
$50,000 | PLATINUM PARTNER
Join ArtCenter at its highest level of ArtCenter Awards partnership, with opportunities to celebrate extraordinary alumni while connecting your organization with the people, ideas and emerging talent shaping the future of art and design.
Exclusive ArtCenter Experiences
- Opportunity to collaborate on an intimate ArtCenter Salon for your leadership and design team, bringing together alumni, faculty and industry voices around a timely creative topic
- Invitation for your team to join the 2026 ArtCenter Award honoree activations (such as a master class, a film screening, a panel discussion)
- Customized Inside ArtCenter Experience for up to 10 guests, including a curated campus visit and opportunities to experience student work, studios and creative resources
- Private, curated tour of ArtCenter Grad Show for up to 10 guests
- Invitation for 10 guests to the ArtCenter Grad Show sponsor recognition night
- Access to select ArtCenter talent engagement and recruiting opportunities through Creative Careers
ArtCenter Awards Experience
- Preferred seating for 10 guests at the ArtCenter Awards dinner
- Access for select guests to a private VIP reception with Alumni Award honorees, presenters and ArtCenter leadership
- Premier recognition during the Awards dinner
- Opportunity for a brand activation or product experience during Awards dinner
Visibility
- Prominent recognition as a Platinum Partner across event communications
- Featured sponsor story highlighting the company's connection to creativity, design and ArtCenter on ArtCenter Awards page
- Recognition across select ArtCenter alumni communications and social channels
- Premier logo placement on the ArtCenter Awards website and event materials
- Recognition on all post-event communication
$25,000 | GOLD PARTNER
Celebrate the extraordinary achievements of ArtCenter alumni while connecting your organization with the creative community, emerging talent and ideas that make ArtCenter distinctive.
ArtCenter Experiences
- Invitation for your team to join the 2026 ArtCenter Award honoree activations (such as a master class, a film screening, a panel discussion)
- Customized Inside ArtCenter Experience for up to 5 guests, including a curated campus visit and opportunities to experience student work, studios and creative resources
- Private, curated tour of Grad Show for up to 5 guests
- Invitation for 5 guests to the ArtCenter Grad Show sponsor recognition night
- Access to select ArtCenter talent engagement and recruiting opportunities through Creative Careers
ArtCenter Awards Experience
- Preferred seating for 10 guests at the ArtCenter Awards Dinner
- Invitation for two sponsor representatives to the VIP reception with Alumni Award honorees, presenters and ArtCenter leadership
- Verbal recognition as a Gold Partner during the Awards dinner
- Opportunity for a brand or product activation during the Awards dinner
Visibility
- Prominent recognition as a Gold Partner across ArtCenter Awards communication
- Featured sponsor story highlighting the company's connection to creativity, design and ArtCenter on ArtCenter Awards page
- Recognition across select ArtCenter alumni communications and social media
- Prominent logo placement with hyperlink on the ArtCenter Awards event webpage
- Recognition in select post-event communication
$10,000 | SILVER PARTNER
Celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni while gaining visibility and opportunities to experience the creativity, talent and ideas that define the ArtCenter community.
ArtCenter Experiences
- Invitation for your team to join one of the 2026 ArtCenter Award honoree activations (such as a master class, a film screening, a panel discussion)
- Private, curated tour of Grad Show for 2 guests
- Invitation for 2 guests to the ArtCenter Grad Show sponsor recognition night
- Access to information about select talent engagement and recruiting opportunities through ArtCenter's Creative Careers programs
ArtCenter Awards Experience
- Reserved seating for 10 guests at the ArtCenter Awards dinner
- Recognition as a Silver Partner during the Awards dinner
- Opportunity for an appropriate brand or product presence during Awards dinner
Visibility
- Recognition as a Silver Partner on the ArtCenter Awards event webpage and select event communications
- Logo placement with hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in select ArtCenter Awards social media
- Inclusion in select post-event recognition and communications
$5,000 | ALUMNI SUPPORTER
Join ArtCenter in celebrating the alumni whose creativity, leadership and impact exemplify the spirit of the College while helping strengthen connections across the ArtCenter community.
ArtCenter Connection
- Recognition as a supporter of ArtCenter's alumni community and the next generation of creative talent
ArtCenter Awards Experience
- 10 tickets to the ArtCenter Awards dinner
- Recognition as an Alumni Supporter during the Awards dinner
- Recognition at the Awards dinner
Visibility
- Name or logo recognition as an Alumni Supporter on the ArtCenter Awards event webpage
- Inclusion in select event signage and digital recognition
- Recognition in post-event communications
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
- $400 | General Admission ($350 Early Bird)
One ticket to the ArtCenter Awards dinner - $350 | ArtCenter Alumni ($300 Early Bird)
Special alumni rate; includes one ticket to the ArtCenter Awards dinner.