Architecture, Art, Graphic Design, Fashion, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Film, Music, Photography, Theater, and Dance
Three-day public event, May 15-17 highlighting graduating students’ work throughout the West Valley College Bill & Leila Cilker Art & Design school.If you would like to attend one of our scheduled EXPO events, please see below.
Thursday, May 15
The WVC Film Club is hosting a student-led Film Festival in conjunction with the Cilker Art & Design EXPO on Thursday, May 15 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM in WVC's Studio Theater (MU-12). The festival will feature shorts by West Valley students and club members as well as a few of our best alumni films "from the archives." Popcorn and refreshments will be served - Join us for the fun!
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz Under the Stars | 6:00 PM | Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium |
| Student Film Festival | 7:00 PM | FOX 120 |
Friday, May 16
Night two, May 16 is the main event! Featuring student work, our annual fashion show with creative direction by Simon Ungless & Content Magazine’s Pick-Up Party 17.3 “Perform." Content Magazine’s issue features several of our art students and faculty. The evening begins at 7:00 PM followed by the Fashion Show at 8:30 PM and a designer meet and greet an live music set by Ambervox to follow.
Food trucks, hors d'oeuvres, and beverages available for purchase.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monoprinting Workshop | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Cilker 126 |
| Screen Printing with OaxaCali Studios | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Cilker Student Lounge |
| Makerspace Open Hours | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Cilker 127 |
| Open Studio Figure Drawing | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Cilker 115 |
| Industry Night & Portfolio Review | 5:30 PM-7:00 PM | Cilker Student Lounge |
| Cilker Art & Design EXPO & Content Pick-Up Party 17.3 Perform | 7:00 PM-10:00 PM | VAB 1st Floor |
| Visual Art Gallery Opening | 7:00 PM-8:30 PM | VAB 100 |
| Student Art Sale | 7:00 PM-8:30 PM | Theater Lobby |
| Boulevard Expressions: An Exhibition of Lowrider Culture | 7:00 PM-10:00 PM | VAB Turnout |
| Annual Fashion Show | 8:30 PM | VAB, 2nd Floor Courtyard |
| Live Performanc by Ambervox | 9:15 PM | VAB 1st Floor |
Saturday, May 17
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Cilker Building Open for Self-Guided Tours | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Cilker & VAB |
| Visual Art Gallery Open | 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM | VAB 100 |
| Dance Caravan Performance | 3:30 PM | WVC Theater |
| Dance Caravan Performance | 7:30 PM | WVC Theater |
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Disability Access Information
West Valley College is committed to providing disability-accessible events and activities. If you have a disability access need (e.g., enlarged print, wheelchair access, or need a sign language interpreter, etc.), please contact DESPFREEWEST_VALLEY prior to the event, preferably three days in advance to allow time for coordination.
Event Map
No cost parking in lots 7, 2, 3, and 4 during event.
