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
This event is sold out. If you have tickets, please be sure to bring them with you, as tickets will be required at the door. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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 |
| Chamber Music Recital | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Cilker Entrance Lobby |
| 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 - This featured event is FREE, but requires a separate ticket. Purchase reserve your ticket today! https://wvcperformingarts.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200483261 | 3:30 PM | WVC Theater |
| Dance Caravan Performance - This featured event is FREE, but requires a separate ticket. Purchase reserve your ticket today! https://wvcperformingarts.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200483261 | 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 DESP@westvalley.edu 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.
