Save the Date: May 14-16, 2026

Explore standout student work in fashion, interior design, architecture, and performing and visual arts.
The Cilker Expo is a three day event, open daily from May 14-16 for self-guided tours as well as scheduled special events, including the Cilker Student Film Festival, Jazz Under the Stars, Open Studio Figure Drawing Workshop, Art Gallery Opening and Student Art Sale, the graduating Fashion Design student Spring Fashion Show, Content Magazine Pick-Up Party 18.3 “Perform," and Cilker Performing Arts Department's annual Dance Caravan. 

Events

Thursday, May 14
Event Time Location
Jazz Under the Stars
Tickets are available on Ludus.
6:00-7:00 p.m. Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium
Digital Music Center Grand Opening 7:00-9:00 p.m. Learning Resource Commons
Cilker Student Film Fest 8:00-10:00 p.m. Learning Resource Commons 156

 

Friday, May 15
Event Time Location
Open Studio Figure Drawing Workshop 3:00-4:30 p.m. Cilker 115
Vocal Workshop
A workshop for the (non)singer with emphasis on breathing, pronunciation, and intonation.
3:00-4:00 p.m. Cilker 135
Monoprinting Workshop 3:00-5:00 p.m. Cilker 126
Chamber Music Concert 5:00-6:00 p.m. Cilker Lounge
Screen Printing with Oaxacali Studios 5:00-8:00 p.m. Cilker Lounge
Art Gallery Opening 6:30-8:00 p.m. Visual Art Building VAB 100
Portfolio Reviews 6:30-8:00 p.m. Cilker Building
Student Art Sale 6:30-8:00 p.m. CHE 126 & 124
Content Pick-Up Party 18.3 "Perform" 6:30-10:00 p.m. Cilker Building
Makerspace Open Hours 6:30-10:00 p.m. Cilker 127
Applied Music Concert 6:45-7:15 p.m. Cilker Lounge
Musical Theater Performance 7:15-7:45 p.m. Cilker Lounge
Annual Graduating Fashion Design Student Fashion Show 8:00-9:00 p.m. Cilker Building (Front Lawn)
Live Band Performance 9:00-10:00 p.m. Cilker Lounge

 

Saturday, May 16
Event Time Location
Dance Caravan 3:30-5:30 p.m. Cilker Main Stage
Dance Caravan 7:00-9:00 p.m. Cilker Main Stage

Last Updated 4/20/26