ArtNight Pasadena
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ArtCenter is one of the nation’s leading art and design colleges and a community hub for creativity! While you are here, take a tour of our South Campus and our iconic Hillside Campus.
Check out galleries across both campuses and experience current exhibitions on view. Highlights at South Campus include Conejo Negro: Tortilleria and Print Shop in the Mullin Gallery, an exhibition by artist collective Torolab that examines the dynamics of life across the political and physical boundaries of the U.S./Mexico border; Tiny Fainting Spell: Posters Seen Through Color, in the 950 Gallery, brings together posters selected on the basis of color; and My Eyes are My Lens, in the Media Design Practices Gallery, features clips and photographs from modern blockbusters, commercials and music videos created by the College's Film, Photography and Imaging faculty.
Also at South Campus in the 950 Building, don't miss ArtCenter's popular Art Market, taking place for one night only, featuring more than 80 students and alumni selling original artwork, ceramics, jewelry, prints, wearable art and more. Meet the artists and designers, discover unique creations and support ArtCenter's creative community.
At Hillside Campus, enjoy live character modeling demonstrations and see projects by emerging artists and designers at the Student Gallery. And be sure to check out the three award-winning immersive game projects on display.
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On View Now
Explore current exhibitions and see student creativity come to life in our galleries.
South Campus
1111 building | 1111 S. Arroyo Parkway
950 building and Mullin Transportation Design Center (MTDC) | 950 S Raymond Avenue
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida Street
Live Character Modeling Demonstrations
and Award Winning Immersive Games
| Student Gallery and Room 242 |
Enjoy live character modeling demonstrations and three award-winning immersive game projects, Kitchen Kauldron, Chu Mo and Chroma Corp.
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The Story Behind ArtNight Pasadena
The roots of this popular event trace back to a collaborative idea from ArtCenter alum and former Exhibitions Director Stephen Nowlin, along with Jay Belloli and Sophia Bicos from the Armory Center for the Arts, and Michelle Deziel from the Norton Simon Museum.
The concept was sparked during a conversation about Pasadena’s legacy as an international hub for contemporary art in the 1960s and '70s. That era saw groundbreaking exhibitions at the Pasadena Art Museum, featuring icons like Marcel Duchamp, Andy Warhol, and Roy Lichtenstein, alongside a vibrant artist community that flourished in what is now Old Town Pasadena.
Nowlin and his collaborators envisioned a multi-venue exhibition with free shuttles connecting guests to various opening night receptions. This idea evolved into the ArtNight we know today, with its signature logo designed by then-ArtCenter student Carla Figueroa, now a prominent designer.
ArtCenter continues to support ArtNight, providing design expertise and helping to shape the event’s growth. Over the years, ArtNight has become a model for public-private cultural partnerships, drawing more than 30,000 visitors to explore exhibits, performances, and activities across multiple venues.
90+ Years of Creative Breakthroughs
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Your Creative Journey Starts Here
We at ArtCenter College of Design are a community of dreamers, makers and doers. And our mission is simple: to educate, inspire and empower creative and design leaders. Our programs, spanning Graphic Design, Entertainment Design, Transportation Design, Product Design, Fine Art and more, are designed to equip creative individuals with the skills, experiences, and industry connections needed to excel in their fields. With a curriculum that emphasizes real-world projects and hands-on learning, we help transform your vision into a fulfilling career.
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Alumni in Action
Our alumni are shaping industries and culture across the globe—from iconic films and groundbreaking products to acclaimed spaces and thought-provoking art installations. Explore the slideshow below to see how ArtCenter graduates are making their mark in the world of art and design.
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