5th Anniversary Cilker Art & Desgin EXPO

Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm UTC-07:00

West Valley College | Saratoga

Bill & Leila Cilker School of Art & Design at West Valley College
Publisher/HostBill & Leila Cilker School of Art & Design at West Valley College
5th Anniversary Cilker Art & Desgin EXPO
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About this Event

The 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 & Student Art Sale, the graduating Fashion Design student Spring Fashion Show, Content Magazine Pick-Up Party 18.3 β€œPerform," and Cilker Performing Arts Department's annual Dance Caravan.


Thursday - May 14

πŸ•‘: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Jazz Under The Stars

Info: Join us on campus at the Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium at 6:00 p.m. Limited seats are available so be sure to order your tickets ahead of time at - https://kvammeplanetarium.ludus.com/index.php


πŸ•‘: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Digital Music Center Grand Opening

Info: See our NEW state of the art Digital Music Center and Recording Studio located within the Learning Resource Commons (LRC). Experience live music and a recording session in process and stay for our Student Film Festival starting at 8:00 p.m. Complimentary parking in Lot 7. Please RSVP to let us know you are coming!


πŸ•‘: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Annual Student Film Festival

Info: Hosted in the Learning Resource Commons (LRC) alongside our Digital Music Center Grand Opening. Enjoy popcorn and refreshments while experiencing a number of exceptional student short films.


Friday - May 15

πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Vocal Workshop

Info: Located in Cilker 135 - A workshop for the (non)singer with emphasis on breathing, pronunciation, and intonation with professor Mary Linduska. RSVP is recommended as space is limited.


πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Open Studio Figure Drawing Workshop

Info: Located in Cilker 115 - come and take part in a studio class similar to what we teach on campus with professor Ron Guzman. This workshop is appropriate for all ages and supplies will be provided. RSVP recommended as space is limited.


πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Monoprinting Workshop

Info: Located in Cilker 126 - learn this unique printing technique with professor Jeff Rascov. All supplies provided. Join in the making or simply watch the process. There is something for everyone.


πŸ•‘: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Chamber Music Concert

Info: Located in the Cilker Lounge


πŸ•‘: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Screen Printing with Oaxacali Studios

Info: Located in the Cilker Lounge near the Makerspace - CIL 127.


πŸ•‘: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Art Gallery Opening

Info: Located at the Visual Art Building - VAB 100


πŸ•‘: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Portfolio Reviews

Info: Near Cilker 110.


πŸ•‘: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Student Art Sale

Info: Student artists selling work varying from ceramics, knits, sculpture, photography, and illustration. Located in CHE 124 & 126.


πŸ•‘: 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Content Pick-Up Party 18.3 "Perform"

Info: Located in the Cilker Building.


πŸ•‘: 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Makerspace Open Hours

Info: Located in Cilker 127


πŸ•‘: 06:45 PM - 07:15 PM
Applied Music Concert

Info: Located in the Cilker Lounge


πŸ•‘: 07:15 PM - 07:45 PM
Musical Theater Performance

Info: Located in the Cilker Lounge


πŸ•‘: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Annual Graduating Student Fashion Show

Info: Located outdoors in the front of the Cilker Building. Assigned/VIP seats are available for purchase or free seating is availableΒ on a first come first serve basis (100% of proceeds from purchased seats benefit scholarship and study abroad opportunities as well as supplies for fashion design students). We greatly appreciate your support of our programs.


πŸ•‘: 09:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Live Band Performance

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Saturday - May 16

πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
EXPO Open for Self Guided Tours

Info: Cilker building


πŸ•‘: 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Dance Caravan

Info: An outdoor concert, in front of the Cilker Building. Featuring dancers from West Valley College, Mission College, and sjDANCEco. Seating is available on a first come first serve basis for the first 200 guests. You are welcome to also bring your own blanket or chairs as there is ample lawn space. Let us know you are coming - https://bit.ly/dance-caravan-26


πŸ•‘: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dance Caravan

Info: An outdoor concert, in front of the Cilker Building. Featuring dancers from West Valley College, Mission College, and sjDANCEco. Seating is available on a first come first serve basis for the first 200 guests. You are welcome to also bring your own blanket or chairs as there is ample lawn space. Let us know you are coming - https://bit.ly/dance-caravan-26


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, United States

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