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Workshops
Workshops have limited space and will require a separate RSVP, unlike tours and dialogues.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Attendee’s ticket must include access to Saturday’s programming.
Saturday, September 27
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Designmatters: From Classroom to Community Impact
Jennifer May, Associate Chair of Designmatters and Social Innovation, will take you inside the department’s innovative 8-year-long partnership with Cedars-Sinai Cancer Research Center for Health Equity, with data showing how student work is making a real impact on cancer health equity for communities across Southern California. You will see case studies of projects, participate in guided activities to better understand how these projects happen in the classroom and hear what’s next for the partnership and for Designmatters.
Limited to 20 attendees. Separate RSVP required.
Saturday, September 27
Session I
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session II
2–4 p.m.
Archetype Workshop
Session I with Gloria Kondrup, Kyle Hawley and Michelle Constantine
Session II with Gloria Kondrup and Kyle Hawley
Experience hands-on printing at Archetype Press, one of the largest letterpress studios in higher education. Learn how to set type and print in this historical space with Emeritus Professor Gloria Kondrup, along with Founder and Creative Director of Letterpress Play and Creative Director of 26 Keys Productions, Kyle Hawley. We’ll utilize materials from the Archetype Press collection of more than 3,000 cases of rare American and European foundry type, wood type, and ornaments. Participants in the workshop will create a limited-edition, hand-set and letterpress printed broadside project based on a single theme that celebrates ArtCenter. *In session I, Gloria and Kyle will be joined by ArtCenter’s Chair of Integrated Studies, Michelle Constantine.
Limited to 18 attendees. Separate RSVP required.
Saturday, September 27
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Costume Drawing with Meg Takata
Explore the art of character design and drawing at our Costume Drawing Workshop. Whether you’re an industry pro or simply want the practice, this workshop will guide you through the essentials of illustrating figures to capture structure of clothing, body proportions and dynamic drawing that focuses on character design. All materials are provided and you’ll leave with a series of sketches that showcase your skills.
Limited to 18 attendees. Separate RSVP required.
Saturday, September 27
Session I
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session II
2–4 p.m.
908 Model Shop Demos and Workshop with Anthony Sutherland I, II
In this hands-on workshop, participants will get the opportunity to explore a variety of fabrication techniques utilizing the specialized equipment in ArtCenter’s South Campus Model Shop. Shop Manager Anthony Sutherland and his team will provide participants with a tour of the shop and then lead them in a fun activity, creating a souvenir to take home. The South Shop was built to support the large-scale fabrication needs of students centered at ArtCenter’s South Campus, like those in Transportation Design and Fine Art. Equipment includes a full wood shop, metal shop, CNC mill, 5-axis mill, composite room and full-scale spray booth, as well as outdoor fabrication spaces. No prior shop or fabrication experience is required, but participants must wear closed-toe shoes.
Limited to 20 attendees. Separate RSVP required.
Saturday, September 27
Session I
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session II
2-4 p.m
Silkscreen Your Totes!
Session I with Erik Sandberg
Session II with Michelle Constantine
Reconnect with the tactile joy of screen printing in this hands-on workshop led by Erik Mark Sandberg in Session I, and Michelle Constantine Hibbs in Session II. Whether you're an experienced pro or a curious novice, this interactive session will guide you through the traditional screen printing process. Discover the power of ink and texture as you customize your reunion tote bag with historic ArtCenter imagery. This workshop offers an intimate and collaborative shop environment where you can reminisce, share experiences, and reignite your analog creative spark with fellow alumni.
Limited to 12 attendees. Separate RSVP required.
Saturday, September 27
2-4 p.m.
Riso Dessert Cafe with Bonnie Lee
Participants will collectively create a “buffet table” of shapes, textures, and line work from scraps and tools in the studio. Using a wide variety of available riso colors, participants will then create a 2-color print with these ready-mades in an edition size of up to 15 prints. Real desserts will also be served!
Limited to 15 attendees. Separate RSVP required.
Saturday, September 27
2-4 p.m.
Sustainable Design: From Education to Practice with Heidrun Mumper-Drumm
Join us for a candid conversation on whether the sustainability students are learning truly aligns with what industry demands today. Led by Student Ambassador Maurice Cicmanec (Graduate Industrial Design), this panel will bring together students, alumni, and faculty to unpack surprising findings from recent term-by-term surveys. Expect an honest dialogue around the challenges of integrating sustainability into design education, including: the ‘Sustainability vs. Design’ tension; unclear value and uncertain career futures; and the role of expertise and authenticity in teaching and practice.
ArtCenter is midway through a groundbreaking three-year curriculum development project to embed sustainability into core undergraduate Product Design courses, funded by The Lemelson Foundation and part of the national Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Initiative. This discussion offers a unique check-in point for alumni to see how the effort is unfolding and how it’s shaping the next generation of designers.
Limited to 15 attendees. Separate RSVP required.
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Attendee’s ticket must include access to Sunday’s programming.
Sunday, September 28
1–3 p.m.
Cyanotype Workshop with Everard Williams and Francesca Di Leo
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.
Dialogues
Saturday, September 27
9–10 a.m.
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.
No RSVP required.
Saturday, September 27
10–11 a.m.
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.
No RSVP required.
Saturday, September 27
1-3 p.m.
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.
No RSVP required.
Saturday, September 27
2-3 p.m.
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.
No RSVP required.
Saturday, September 27
2–4 p.m.
Preserving Legacy
Join ArtCenter Archivist Robert Dirig and Emeritus Faculty Member Ramone Muñoz (BFA 77, MFA 90) for an intimate conversation on the unique role that alumni play in preserving ArtCenter legacy through its archives and special collections.
No RSVP required.
Tours
Friday, September 26
4 p.m.
MTDC exhibited works walk-through with Julie Joyce and Christina Valentine
Join Curators Julie Joyce and Christina Valentine for a guided walk-through of current exhibitions of alumni, student and faculty works on display at the Mullin Center.
No RSVP required.
Friday, September 26
4 p.m.
Primarium Exhibition Walkthrough
Join HMCT Associate Director Lavinia Lascaris for a guided tour of Primarium: A Case for Cursive. The show traces the evolution of cursive writing by mapping how stylistic models traveled across the globe and adapted through cultural shifts, technological advances, and pedagogical priorities. This research-based exhibition weaves historical references, contemporary textbooks, and typographic works in a cross-cultural comparison that explores how distinct morphological traits have emerged and been taught across regions that share the Latin script. It resists framing cursive as a relic and presents it as a living practice, where digital tools can serve not as threats, but as companions in sustaining its cultural, educational, and cognitive significance.
No RSVP required.
Saturday, September 27
9 a.m.
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.
No RSVP required.
Saturday, September 27
2 p.m.
Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community Guided Walkthrough
Join exhibition curator Oliver Wang for a guided walkthrough of Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community.
No RSVP required.
Sunday, September 28
1 p.m.
Campus Tour with Admissions
Connect with a student tour guide to learn more about our programs and walk around the College’s facilities that support students in various majors, including labs, shops and galleries. This tour is intended for prospective applicants or parents/guardians of prospective applicants with interest in our undergraduate programs.
No RSVP required.
Sunday, September 28
2 p.m.
Our Abyssal Kin Guided Walkthrough
Join artist David Kelley for a guided walkthrough Our Abyssal Kin.
No RSVP required.
Exhibitions
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
ArtCenter Graduate Studies Exhibition: Reveal: Uncovering Layers of Creativity
Reveal invites graduate students to explore the concept of unveiling– be it hidden meanings, processes, or materials. This exhibition encourages our students to present works that challenge viewers to look beyond the surface and discover the underlying narratives and techniques that inform their creations. It emphasizes the idea that art and design are not just about the final product but also about what lies beneath.
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community
Stop by our current exhibition in partnership with the Japanese American National Museum (JANM): Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community, part of JANM on the Go. The exhibition 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. Cruising J-Town features more than 100 objects, including rare photographs, home movies, memorabilia from car clubs, service stations, race car drivers, and collectors, as well as five classic cars that embody the exhibition's themes of speed, style, work, and community. This exhibition also features Cruising J-Town: Side Trip, showcasing four iconic vehicles designed by Japanese American alumni from the College’s renowned Transportation Design program. The exhibition celebrates the legacy of Japanese American ArtCenter alumni who have shaped automotive history and contributed to the visual language of utility and identity.
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Vanitas: The Palermo Portraits
A site-specific installation debuting a significant triptych from photographer, artist and alumnus Matthew Rolston’s most recent series of compelling photographic images. Curated by Julie Joyce, Director of ArtCenter Galleries, the exhibition is an introduction of an evocative new body of work, one that addresses intertwined narratives of human existence, beauty and the grotesque, and the power of art to connect with the beyond. Created in the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, Sicily, the three photographs comprise the artist’s triptych, which depicts two mummified children flanking an elderly adult, representing the dichotomies of sacred and secular, youth and age, life and death.
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Peonies
A special presentation of acclaimed artist, educator, writer, curator and alumna Diana Thater's work Peonies will be on view in the College's Mullin Transportation Design Center. The work, presented on one large video monitor, is a still life of a bouquet of flowers filmed over the course of 12 hours and presented in one minute.
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Natural History One
Each work in the Natural History series features a different butterfly species along with wildflowers native to California. Originally shot on Super 8, the film has been transferred to digital video, retaining the saturated colors and graininess of the original analog format. Each screen presents a fragment of the video which, if combined, would present the complete image, asking the viewer to complete the work and read these discrete screens as a mediated image. An example of Thater's rigorous process is that she creates specific color combinations by timing the otherworldly colors of the LED light fixtures with the butterflies onscreen. Natural History One is especially relevant as the disjoint between humanity and nature becomes increasingly vast with the ongoing effects of the climate crisis.
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Primarium: A Case for Cursive
Primarium: A Case for Cursive traces the evolution of cursive writing by mapping how stylistic models traveled across the globe and adapted through cultural shifts, technological advances, and pedagogical priorities. This research-based exhibition weaves historical references, contemporary textbooks, and typographic works in a cross-cultural comparison that explores how distinct morphological traits have emerged and been taught across regions that share the Latin script. It resists framing cursive as a relic and presents it as a living practice, where digital tools can serve not as threats, but as companions in sustaining its cultural, educational, and cognitive significance.
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cruising J-Town: Side Trip
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Patty Chang and David Kelley—Our Abyssal Kin
Open Houses
Friday, September 26 – Saturday, September 27
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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.
Saturday, September 27
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
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.