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An evening of art, design & making

Experience what's next in art and design, fresh from the studios and minds of our graduating class.

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When Friday, May 15, 2026 5 – 8 pm
Where California College of the Arts 145 Hooper Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Class of 2026

All celebration events

From commencement ceremonies to thesis exhibitions and showcases, explore the full range of events celebrating the Class of 2026.

CAMPUS-WIDE CELEBRATIONS

All-Campus Graduation Exhibition

California College of the Arts

Experience what's next in art and design, fresh from the studios and minds of our graduating class.
EXHIBITION

2026 MFA Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition

Wattis Institute / Novack Gallery

The culminating exhibition of MFA thesis work by CCA's 2026 graduate candidates, featuring works across all fine arts disciplines.
SCREENING

Animation Senior Showcase at The Roxie

Roxie Theater
GAME SHOWCASE

Game Arts & Design Showcase
STUDIO REVIEW

Architecture Division Final Studio Conversations

Nave / CCA Main Building

Final studio conversations for the Architecture Division, showcasing student work and design research across all degree levels.
4-WEEK SERIES

Spring 2026 Fine Arts Senior Exhibition

Deborah and Kenneth Novack Gallery

A four-week rotating exhibition series featuring capstone work by graduating Fine Arts seniors — a different cohort each week, with opening receptions every Wednesday evening.
SCREENING

BFA & MFA Film Screenings

California College of the Arts
SYMPOSIUM

VCS Spring Symposium
RECEPTION

CCA Extension Nights + Weekends Reception

California College of the Arts
VENTURE SHOWCASE

DMBA Showcase
RECEPTION

MFA Writing 25th Anniversary Celebration

Double Ground – N402 (H&S Graduate Homeroom)

Celebrating 25 years of the MFA Writing program at CCA — an all-year reunion bringing together alumni, faculty, students, and friends for readings, conversation, and celebration.
EXHIBITION

Grad Lab: MFA First Year
  1. 4-WEEK SERIES Spring 2026 Fine Arts Senior Exhibition Deborah and Kenneth Novack Gallery
  2. EXHIBITION Grad Lab: MFA First Year Exhibition 1275 Minnesota Street
  3. RECEPTION MFA Writing 25th Anniversary Celebration Double Ground – N402 (H&S Graduate Homeroom)
  4. SYMPOSIUM 2026 VCS Spring Symposium CCA Timken Hall
  5. STUDIO REVIEW Architecture Division Final Studio Conversations Nave / CCA Main Building
  6. EXHIBITION 2026 MFA Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition Wattis Institute / Novack Gallery
  7. SCREENING BFA & MFA Film Screenings California College of the Arts
  8. SCREENING Animation Senior Showcase at The Roxie Roxie Theater
  9. GAME SHOWCASE Game Arts & Design Showcase CCA Room 250
  10. RECEPTION CCA Extension Nights + Weekends Reception California College of the Arts
  11. VENTURE SHOWCASE DMBA Venture Studio Showcase California College of the Arts
  12. CAMPUS-WIDE CELEBRATIONS All-Campus Graduation Exhibition California College of the Arts
Past exhibitions

A legacy of creative work