An Evening Celebrating Creative Excellence and Impact

ArtCenter College of Design invites you to the 2026 ArtCenter Awards, a special evening honoring alumni whose extraordinary achievements, creative vision and leadership have made a lasting impact on their industries, communities and the world.

This year, ArtCenter proudly honors Zack Snyder, Distinguished Mid-Career Award; Clement Mok, Lifetime Achievement Award; Celine Kim, Young Innovator Award; and Katie Sprague, Distinguished Service Award. Together, these remarkable alumni represent the imagination, ambition and influence that have defined ArtCenter for generations.

Set against the striking architecture of ArtCenter’s iconic Hillside Campus in Pasadena, the ArtCenter Awards will bring together distinguished alumni, industry leaders, artists, designers, faculty, students and friends of the College for an unforgettable evening of celebration and connection.

Partner With ArtCenter

The ArtCenter Awards offer a distinctive opportunity for organizations to align with one of the world’s leading institutions for art and design education while engaging with an exceptional community of creative leaders and emerging talent.

In addition to table reservations and individual tickets, this event offers a range of sponsorship opportunities beyond recognition. Select partnerships can include opportunities to engage with ArtCenter students and faculty, experience the creative work happening across campus, connect with influential alumni and industry leaders, and support the next generation of artists and designers.

We invite you to join us in celebrating creative excellence, honoring extraordinary achievement and investing in the future of art and design.

For more information, please contact Deb Aldrich at deb.aldrich@artcenter.edu

To reserve your table or tickets in advance, please register here.

For more inspiration and information about past honorees, please visit our Alumni Awards page.