
Devos Center: Graduate KCAD Students Showcase
KCAD's Annual Student Exhibition returns with a dynamic showcase of the accomplishments and creative talents of our 2025 graduating seniors!
This year, work from all majors will be featured across two locations: the 1st floor and 2nd floor balcony of the KCAD 17 Fountain St. NW building and the Grand Gallery skywalk at DeVos Place Convention Center in downtown Grand Rapids.
The closing reception on Friday, May 9 will be split between the two locations—and yes, you can (and should) attend BOTH. It’s a full-on celebration of incredible student work!
A free shuttle bus will be available to transport visitors between the two locations during the reception.
Closing Reception Part 1 - KCAD 17 Fountain St. NW building
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Closing Reception Part 2 - DeVos Place Convention Center Grand Gallery Skywalk
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Showcase at Spark Gallery
Showcase: Moizcalia Evolution
NOTE: The Spark Gallery is open during facility hours.
This collection of artwork delves into the expressive nature of art as a dialogue connecting themes such as identity, cultural diversity, and personal expression. Through symbol imagery, life experiences, emotions, metaphysical themes, and ancestral references, the work embodies contemporary evolution by intersecting resilience and transformative power of artistic expression of self.
Master's Thesis Exhibition: Soso-Akalesh - KCAD Events Calendar

Mixed Roots Collective Presents: Revolt '25 A Night of Sonic Rebellion & Visual Liberation
Art as Resistance| Sound as Revolution| Stories as Power
Curator & Founder/Artist: Sammy A. Publes

Steps of Hope: freedom in motion
Artist Soso-Akalesh is hosting an event that will have two featured local Poets, a youth poet, live-spoken word, music, art revealing, and more! RSVP through Eventbrite. It is a free event!