The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) Eighth Commencement Ceremony takes place on Saturday, May 17 at 11am, at Northern Stage Theater (at the Briggs Opera House) in White River Junction, Vermont. This year’s speaker is the creator of the bestselling Amulet series and illustrator of the Harry Potter book covers, cartoonist Kazu Kibuishi. A special opening reception for the Thesis Exhibition, featuring the graduating students’ original artwork, will take place immediately following the ceremony. All events are free and open to the public.
What: 2014 Commencement Ceremony, with guest speaker Kazu Kibuishi.
When: Saturday, May 17. Schedule of events:
Commencement begins at 11am.
Thesis Exhibition Opening Reception immediately following
Exhibition runs Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, through June 22.
Where: Commencement Ceremony: Northern Stage Theater at the Briggs Opera House
Thesis Exhibition: CCS Gallery at the Colodny Building, 94 South Main Street
All events are located in the village of White River Junction, Vermont
For directions and/or questions: cartoonstudies.org
Kazu Kibuishi is the founder and editor of the Flight Anthologies, a critically acclaimed comics series, as well as the creator of Daisy Kutter: The Last Train, a winner of the YALSA Best Books for Young Adults Award, and the bestselling series Amulet. He is also the illustrator of the stunning Harry Potter book covers.
The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) is America's premiere cartooning school and studio, located in the historic village of White River Junction, Vermont. Offering the Master of Fine Arts degree, One- and Two-Year Certificates, and summer workshops. Faculty and visiting artists include many of today's most celebrated cartoonists. CCS has been featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, LA Times, and The Washington Post. CCS is a driving force behind the recent revitalization of White River Junction, bringing jobs, students, and art to the village. For more information, visit: cartoonstudies.org