Add-On
16. Offsite Visit to ArtCenter (Free)
An exclusive visit to the renowned ArtCenter, a global leader in art and design education. 

Free, registration required to reserve transportation. Visit ucda.com/events/218 for details and to reserve your spot. 

ArtCenter College of Design, Hillside Campus, 1700 Lida Street, Pasadena

Shuttle departs Westin at 8:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 12 p.m.

Schedule:

8:30 a.m.
Shuttle departs The Westin Pasadena

8:45 a.m.
Welcome & Coffee with Babette Strousse, Dean of the ArtCenter Industrial Design Division

9:00 a.m.
Presentation & Discussion with Tracey Shiffman, Exploration of DEI-driven Coursework Collaborating with Cheryl Miller

10:00 a.m.
Tour of ArtCenter's famed Ellwood Building with Associate Provost Amanda Webb

10:45 a.m.
Gallery Visit with James Meraz, Student Showcase and Resillient Futures Lab 
Course Outcomes

11:30 a.m. 
Shuttle departs ArtCenter

12:00 p.m. 
Arrive at The Westin Pasadena

Add-On
13. Offsite Lunch & Learn with Typecraft:
How to Communicate Effectively with Your Print Provider ($25)

Space is limited, registration required Transportation and lunch included.
Visit ucda.com/events/217 to claim your spot. Shuttle departs Westin at 12:15 p.m.

Optional Activity
Guided and Self-Guided Experiences at ArtCenter’s South Campus

Explore the offerings at ArtCenter’s South Campus. Check in at the security desk upon arrival.

GUIDED TOURS

12:15–12:30 p.m.
Primarium: A Case For Cursive
Primarium: A Case for Cursive is a thought-provoking new exhibition featuring an international array of handwriting models, teaching tools, and typographic works that invites visitors to rediscover the history, education, and evolution of cursive writing.
950 Gallery, ArtCenter College of Design South Campus, 950 S. Raymond Ave.

12:30–12:45 p.m.
Introduction to Archetype Press
ArtCenter’s Archetype Press is California’s largest letterpress printing facility, providing students with a full-immersion typographic education.
Archetype Press, ArtCenter College of Design, South Campus, 950 S. Raymond Ave.

SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Available throughout the conference. Visit links below for details and hours.

Reveal: Uncovering Layers of Creativity 2
The exhibition features the work of 13 ArtCenter graduate students from a range of disciplines. It invites 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.
Graduate Studies Gallery, Mullin Transportation Design Center (2nd Floor), ArtCenter College of Design, South Campus, 950 S. Raymond Ave.

Diana Thater— Peonies
A special presentation of acclaimed artist, educator, writer, curator and alumna Diana Thater's work.
Mullin Transportation Design Center (1st Floor), ArtCenter College of Desig, South Campus, 950 S. Raymond Ave.

Resilience in the Ashes
The immersive installation invites visitors into a space of remembrance and community healing in response to the devastating wildfires.
Mullin Transportation Design Center (1st Floor), ArtCenter College of Design, South Campus, 950 S. Raymond Ave.

Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community
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.
Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery, ArtCenter College of Design, South Campus, 1111 S. Arroyo Parkway

Add-On
5. Cyanotype Workshop ($50)
Amina Cruz, photographer

Early photographers used a method called cyanotypes, or sun prints, which involved placing objects on special paper and exposing it to sunlight to create blue images. In this beginner-friendly workshop artist and photographer Amina Cruz will cover a brief history of the cyanotype, perform a demo, and guide you in creating your own unique print using organic and non-organic materials.

Space is limited, registration required. Visit ucda.com/events/200 to claim your spot.