Starts Apr 23
Community Events

Spring 2025 Graduation Activities

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
through
Saturday, April 26, 2025



ArtCenter is pleased to celebrate our Spring 2025 graduating class. Join us as the next generation of artists and designers put their creativity on display.

April 23–24, 2025

April 23 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
April 24 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Online

ArtCenter Grad Show Preview: Virtual Presentations

A unique experience to attend portfolio presentations from graduating students in various departments. Presentations will take place on Zoom in time slots throughout the day.

April 24, 2025

4:30–6 p.m.

Pasadena Convention Center
Exhibit Halls A + B
300 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

ArtCenter Grad Show Preview: In-Person Recruiting

An exclusive in-person recruitment and networking event for industry partners to connect with graduates and view their work in person at the Grad Show exhibition. Attendees of this event are also invited to join us for a special cocktail reception with ArtCenter’s president, provost and graduating class at 6 p.m.


7–10 p.m.

Pasadena Convention Center
Exhibit Halls A + B
300 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

ArtCenter Grad Show

Join alumni, donors, industry professionals and the ArtCenter community as we celebrate our Spring 2025 graduates.

April 25, 2025

11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Pasadena Convention Center
Exhibit Halls A + B
300 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

ArtCenter Grad Show: Education Day

Private tours for high school students, educators and counselors.


7–10 p.m.

ArtCenter Hillside Campus
Ahmanson Auditorium
1700 Lida Street
Pasadena, CA 91103

ArtCenter Film Screening

BFA and MFA candidates from our Film Department screen their work in the Ahmanson Auditorium.

No RSVP required

April 26, 2025

10 a.m.–noon

Pasadena Civic Auditorium
300 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony

Ticketed event for friends, family, faculty and staff to celebrate the commencement of our graduating class.


Noon–5 p.m.

Pasadena Convention Center
Exhibit Halls A + B
300 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

ArtCenter Grad Show

Grad Show remains open for friends, family and the general public.

No RSVP required