Pasadena’s ArtCenter College of Design will celebrate its Summer 2023 graduating class with a preview of their creative work at the Pasadena Convention Center on Thursday, Aug. 17.
The preview, which is open to the public, is one of a series of events that highlight the class’ creative work and connect them with potential employers.
Hosted by ArtCenter’s Career and Professional Development department, the series includes online student presentations, virtual networking opportunities, a graduation ceremony and a grad show exhibition.
Thursday’s preview from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. will feature the work of more than 200 students from various disciplines, including advertising, entertainment design, film, graphic design, illustration, photography and more. Opportunities are open for recruiting, talent scouting and networking.
The event happens at the Convention Center’s Exhibit Hall, located at 300 East Green Street in Pasadena. Attendees are required to register online by clicking here.
The preview will also be available online via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. This will include live presentations by some of the graduating students and a virtual gallery of their work.
ArtCenter will hold the Summer commencement ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 19, starting at 10 a.m. at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
For more information, visit www.artcenter.edu/academics/graduation.html.
The ArtCenter College of Design is a private institution that offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in art and design.
Founded in 1930, ArtCenter has two campuses in Pasadena and has produced notable alumni such as filmmaker Michael Bay, car designer Chip Foose and illustrator David Shannon.