Alumni Events & Activities
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Upcoming Activities & Events
Looking to reconnect with old friends, catch up with like-minded creatives, or expand your professional network? You’ve come to the right place.
Hosted by Oliva Beebly, an adjunct professor in Illustration and CCS Alumna (’19, IL), the sessions take place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Room W309 in the Walter B. Ford II Building.
Poses vary from long to short, and nude and costume poses alternate every other week. Digital and traditional mediums are welcome for this non-instructed offering. Drawing horses, easels, and boards are available for use. Free parking is available in the CCS structure located on Brush St. for alumni.
Saturday Sessions run weekly through May 3, with a break during the Student Exhibition. They resume on June 7, with no session on July 5.
Location: Room W309, 3rd Floor – Walter B. Ford II Building
Time: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
No pre-registration required.
Alumni can stop by the Security Office for a temporary badge and sign in using the QR code in the classroom.
Follow @ccssaturdayfigure for the full schedule and updates.
Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition highlights the diverse artistic accomplishments of CCS alumni, spanning decades and disciplines. This annual showcase honors our shared history while highlighting ongoing creativity, and fostering meaningful dialogue among alumni, students, and the wider community.
Join us on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 4pm until 9pm for Noel Night @ CCS!
Alumni News
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CCS Announces New Endowed Chair in Studio Art & Craft
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Veronika Scott is the 2026 Distinguished Alumni
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Alumni Speakers
We love bringing CCS alumni back to campus to share their work, wisdom, and industry experience with our community. Watch select recordings from recent alumni lectures and panel discussions below.
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