Join us at the Illustration 2024 Vernissage, an exciting showcase of 36 emerging illustrators who have honed their skills and artistic voices over the past three years. It will be held on May 29th in 3C.1 from 5:30-10PM. This year’s event, inspired by the imaginative artwork of student Juliette Lafleur-Loughrey, transports us to a whimsical world where animal and popcorn-like stylish creatures vividly represent diversity and community.

This event is open to the public and the Exhibition will continue on May 30th from 12:- 9:00 p.m and May 31st from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. The theme of inclusivity and imagination is brought to life not only through the artwork but also through the design of the event space, including engaging signage and interactive displays.

This vernissage is not only a celebration of our students’ artistic achievements but also an homage to the careers of Pauline Fresco and Meinert Hansen, two esteemed faculty members who are retiring after years of dedication and inspiration. This event also marks their last semester, making it a particularly poignant moment for us all.

Students will showcase short thesis films completed during the final year of 3D Animation and CGI. Screenings take place in the Dawson Theatre (June 5 at 7 PM and June 6 at 3 PM 5 PM, 7 PM and 9 PM) and an exhibition of art boards and showreels will be set up in 5E.16, which will also have catering. Students have been working night and day, on their own and in teams, to plan all aspects of the event while also preparing to show off their amazing talents and skills.

The Independent Video Game Design program is proud to host its annual vernissage event, showcasing games created by our 2024 graduating class and the local independent game development community! Discover the projects that our teams of graduates have created, learning to design, illustrate, model and program every element with the guidance of our faculty of industry veterans. The IVGD program is also happy to welcome local independent game developers to join us in celebrating our creative industry and making new connections within our community.

Please join us Wednesday, June 12 from 6 PM-10 PM in room 3C.1 for our open vernissage and playtesting event, featuring over 15+ playable games. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages included.

The Dawson Fine Arts Department is excited to present this year’s graduating student exhibition, Expo 24: Visions Unveiled. Please join us for the opening reception and vernissage on Thursday, May 30, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM to celebrate our graduating class of 2024! 

Our awards ceremony and catalogue launch will begin at 6:00 PM in the Upper Atrium. The exhibition will remain open to the public through Thursday, June 6 and will be on display in the Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery as well as the 2G corridor and in 2G.15.