Full Schedule
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Friday, September 26
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Inside the ArtCenter Studio*
ArtCenter's reputation and pedagogy are built on a foundation of faculty who remain active, working professionals. With expertise across various professional sectors, and years of experience preparing young creatives for cutting edge careers, the College’s department Chairs will share how our education is evolving to meet the future of industry.
*Separate ticket required.
5 p.m.
Presidential Address
(General Registration)
5:30 p.m.
Welcome Party
(General Registration)
Shake off the jet lag on the dance floor with your fellow alumni. Enjoy a live DJ and refreshments in the brand-new Mullin Transportation Design Center. Food trucks and a cash bar will be available. (21+)
Saturday, September 27
Free for ages 17 and under (ID required, ArtCenter Awards not included)
9 a.m.
Continental Breakfast & Check in
(General Registration)
10 a.m.– 3 p.m.
Affinity Programming
(General Registration)
Campus and Exhibition Tours, Lab Visits, Workshops
Experience the vibrant campus life at ArtCenter through carefully curated affinity programming. Drawing inspiration from the tradition of educational, cultural, and social events that enrich student experience, these alumni-focused convenings create meaningful connections between past and present members of the ArtCenter community. Attendees can look forward to exciting opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and exploring new creative territories.
12–3 p.m.
Art Market
(General Registration)
A Pop-Up Shop and celebration of creative entrepreneurship featuring a curated selection of student art, design objects, prints, publications, fashion, toys, ceramics and more.
2–3 p.m.
Archives Conversation
(General Registration)
Explore ArtCenter's rich history through special archival displays and alongside a panel discussion that celebrates the institution's evolution and the many remarkable contributions of its alumni community. Discover rare documents, artwork and artifacts that weave a narrative of creative innovation spanning decades.
6–9 p.m.
ArtCenter Awards*
Celebrate the 23' and 24' Alumni Awardees alongside ArtCenter leadership at an intimate dinner in the brand-new Mullin Transportation Design Center. This annual, peer nominated recognition bestowed by the college honors outstanding graduates and is an opportunity for ArtCenter to publicly recognize the extraordinary talent and influential reach of its alumni.
*Separate ticket required.
Sunday, September 28
Free for ages 17 and under (ID required, FullCircle Brunch not included)
9:30–11:30 a.m.
FullCircle Brunch*
*Separate ticket required
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Design Invitational
(General Registration)
Explore groundbreaking concepts, iconic designs, trendsetters and classics in an exhibition featuring vehicles designed by ArtCenter alumni or from the collections of our community. Meet designers and industry leaders as they share the stories behind their creations and offer rare insight into the history and innovation that define ArtCenter’s legacy.
Related programming
There will also be two car-themed exhibitons on view at ArtCenter's South Campus. Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community, on view at the College’s Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery, celebrates Southern California’s love affair with the automobile through the eyes of Japanese Americans and the community's influence on car culture in the United States.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibiton, Cruising J-Town: Side Trip features four iconic vehicles designed by Japanese American alumni from the College’s renowned Transportation Design program.
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
FullCircle Presents Matthew Rolston: ArtCenter’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
(General Registration)
In a talk moderated by Wall Street Journal, New Yorker and The New York Times journalist Christina Binkley, ArtCenter alumnus Matthew Rolston will share his image-making philosophy, the artistic influences that have shaped his career, and his lifelong involvement with the College.
The event will conclude with a Q&A.
About Matthew Rolston
Matthew Rolston (Hon. DHL 06) has been a leading voice in photography, entertainment, advertising and image-making since beginning his career in 1977 while still a student at the College.
Over the past five decades, Rolston has been an acclaimed editorial photographer, creating compelling portraits of significant cultural figures and fashion images for leading publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, The New York Times Magazine, and over 100 covers of Rolling Stone. Beyond his still photography, as a music video and commercial advertising director, he has written, produced and directed over 300 productions.
In the fine art sphere, Rolston has presented 15 solo exhibitions, participated in 28 group shows, and published six monographs of his photography. His many accolades now include ArtCenter’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing both his artistic achievements and his enduring contributions to the College: the creation of a named scholarship, as a faculty member, and as a curricular advisor and mentor.
Rolston’s most recent project, Vanitas: The Palermo Portraits, will be on exhibition at ArtCenter in the Oculus space of the College's 950 Building on the South Campus from September 20 through November 9, 2025. Created in the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, Sicily, Vanitas furthers Rolston's exploration of beauty, mortality, and the cultural histories embedded in portraiture.
Rolston’s works are in the permanent collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, NY, and the National Portrait Gallery (The Smithsonian, Washington D.C.) among others.
1–4 p.m.
Ahmanson Screenings
(General Registration)
View special screenings in the newly renovated Ahmanson Auditorium, a beloved venue that has hosted decades of memorable gatherings and world-class speakers. Following its 2021 renovation, this 3,300 square foot space now offers a premier cinematic experience with state-of-the-art digital and 35mm projection capabilities, comfortable seating, and excellent sightlines—an ideal setting for showcasing the cinematic arts that continue to flourish at ArtCenter.
1–4 p.m.
P2P Topic Roundtables
(General Registration)
Propose a topic and connect with fellow alumni for professional practice dialogues highlighting key challenges, current opportunities and areas for future exploration for today's working artists and designers.
4 p.m.
Concluding Remarks
(General Registration)