Drawn Together: An Illustration Alumni Meetup

Join fellow Illustration alumni for a day of drawing, conversation, and connection hosted by the Illustration Department and Alumni Relations. Together, we’ll explore current industry practices, discuss emerging challenges, and examine trends shaping the future of illustration. Whether you can attend for the full day or just stop by for part of the program, we’d love to see you.

Event Schedule:

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Figure Drawing Session

Held in W309. Both traditional and digital drawing tools are welcome.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch & Social

Reconnect with classmates, faculty, and fellow alumni over lunch.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Industry Conversations & Presentations

Held in W313A. CCS Associate Professor Francis Vallejo will lead a series of discussions focused on the illustration marketplace in 2026. Topics will include branding and self-promotion, client relationships, emerging technologies, hiring practices, and more.