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Friday, September 26 | South Campus (950 Building)
8:30–10 a.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Mullin Transportation Design Center
Breakfast and Check in
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Archives (Room 210)
Archives and Special Collections Open House
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.
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
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.
4 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Tours
See full list of Tours on the Workshops, Dialogues and Tours page.
5–9 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Rooftop
Welcome Party
(General Registration)
Shake off the jet lag on the dance floor with your fellow alumni. Enjoy a live DJ and refreshments on the rooftop of the Mullin Transportation Design Center. Complimentary appetizers will be available alongside a cash bar. (21+)
Saturday, September 27 | South Campus (950 Building)
Free for ages 17 and under (ID required, ArtCenter Awards not included)
8:30 a.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Mullin Transportation Design Center
Check in
(General Registration)
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Room 210
Archives and Special Collections Open House
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.
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Archives (Room 104)
Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography 10-year Anniversary Open House
Celebrate the enduring legacy of beloved typography professor Leah Hoffmitz Milken in this special pop-up exhibition, presented as part of HMCT's 10-year anniversary. Explore a showcase of Leah's influential professional work alongside treasured pieces from her archive, including student projects that reflect her profound impact on generations of designers. As a mentor to countless artists and designers, Leah profoundly shaped ArtCenter students’ understanding of typography and letterform design. This exhibition invites alumni to reconnect with her teachings and honor a professor whose passion and expertise continue to inspire contemporary design practice.
9–10 a.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Room 230
HMCT Conversation with Ramone Muñoz
Faculty Emeritus Ramone Muñoz (BFA 77; MFA 90) is a generous supporter of the HMCT Archive, also serving as our ambassador and liaison with designers. Ramone’s donation of materials to the HMCT Archives includes rare works from the cyan design studios, Bauhaus University, Milton Glaser, and more. He will share his thoughts on some of the collections that he was instrumental in establishing for us, focusing on posters by renowned Swiss designers such as Bruno Monguzzi, Werner Jeker, and Pierre Neumann.
9–10 a.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Mullin Transportation Design Center Tour with Darin Johnstone and Rollin Homer
Tour the remarkable transformation of a former supersonic wind tunnel into ArtCenter's 31,000-square-foot Transportation Design Center with architect Darin Johnstone, who led the redesign, and Rollin Homer, VP of Campus Planning. Explore the innovative educational spaces, floating mezzanine structures, fabrication studios, and vehicle architecture labs that define this cutting-edge facility.
10–11 a.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Room 230
Admissions 101: Applying to ArtCenter Today with Tim Campos
Calling all alumni! Do you know any aspiring artists or designers? Maybe you are guiding a future ArtCenter student? Join Tim Campos, Vice President of Admissions, for a review of our application and portfolio requirements, priority dates for submission and details about the financial aid and scholarship process.
10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Workshops, Dialogues and Tours
Experience the vibrant campus life at ArtCenter through carefully curated 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.
Workshops have limited space and will require a separate RSVP, unlike tours and dialogues.
11–3 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Level 2, Micromarket
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.
1–3 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Room 230
Student Leadership and Campus Culture Dialogues
Join Steven Butler (BFA 13), Director of Multicultural Student Affairs and Richard Walker, Dean of Students alongside current student leaders who are redefining campus culture. Discover how today's students are building vibrant communities through innovative projects, clubs and special programs, creating cross-departmental collaborations that break traditional boundaries and extending their education beyond the studio. Learn firsthand about the initiatives, unique perspectives and experiences that are shaping ArtCenter's next generation of creative leaders.
2 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community Tour
Join exhibition curator Oliver Wang for a guided walkthrough of Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community.
2–3 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Graduate Gallery (Room 242)
Master of Design Information Session: Brand, Design and Strategy and Interaction Design
Please join Associate Chairs Gerardo Herrera and Julian Scaff to learn about ArtCenter’s two fully online Master of Design (MDes) degrees: Brand Design and Strategy and Interaction Design.
These degree programs—offered entirely online and completable in one year—are ideal for working professionals and other individuals looking to create at a high level, enrich their existing skill sets, expand the impact of their creative work, change their career trajectory, or position themselves for advancement into higher-level roles in the design industries. Nathan Weikert, Director of Graduate Admissions, will also be on hand to answer any questions that you might have about the application and enrollment processes.
2–3:30 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Archives (Room 210)
Ramone Muñoz in Conversation with Archivist Bob Dirig
(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.
6–10 p.m.
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave.
Mullin Transportation Design Center
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 serves as an opportunity for ArtCenter to publicly recognize the extraordinary talent and influential reach of its alumni.
*Separate ticket required.
Sunday, September 28 | Hillside Campus
Free for ages 17 and under (ID required, FullCircle Brunch not included)
8:30 a.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
South Entrance
Check in
9–11 a.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Sculpture Garden
FullCircle Brunch*
*Separate ticket required
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Room 171
Entertainment Design Open House
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Rooms 185–193
Spatial Experience Design Open House
10 a.m.– 3 p.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Workshops, Dialogues and Tours
Experience the vibrant campus life at ArtCenter through carefully curated 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.
Workshops have limited space and will require a separate RSVP, unlike tours and dialogues.
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Sculpture Garden
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.
9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Ahmanson Auditorium
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. Screenings include selections of outstanding student work from the Film & Entertainment departments, the record-breaking feature film Kpop Demon Hunters and more!
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Ahmanson Auditorium
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 p.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Admissions Student Tour
1–3 p.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Cyanotype Workshop with Francesca di Leo and Everard Williams (
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create beautiful cyanotype prints on ceramic tiles. We'll create custom digital negatives from images you submit ahead of time, which will be printed and ready for you to use during the workshop. Using a UV exposure unit, we'll expose tiles that have been pre-coated with the signature cyan-blue chemistry, transforming them into one-of-a-kind pieces of art. You'll leave with your own custom cyanotype tiles and the skills to continue experimenting at home.
Limited to 12 attendees. Separate RSVP required.
2 p.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Sculpture Garden
Closing Remarks from President Karen Hofmann
(General Registration)
2 p.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Our Abyssal Kin Exhibition Tour
Join artist David Kelley for a guided walkthrough Our Abyssal Kin.
2–4 p.m.
Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Faculty Dining Room
P2P Topic Roundtables
(General Registration)
Join fellow alumni for professional practice dialogues on topics such as mentorship, sustainability, lifelong learning, and creative entrepreneurship — highlighting key challenges, current opportunities, and future directions for today’s working artists and designers.