The Mohawk Valley Community College School of Art will host its eighth annual Senior Exhibition on Friday, May 16, 2025, at The Westwood — 4 Elements Studio Satellite Gallery, located at 167 Genesee St. in Downtown Utica. 

The exhibit will be open from 6 to 8 p.m., following MVCC’s Commencement ceremony at the Adirondack Bank Center, which begins at 4 p.m.

This special one-night-only event highlights the exceptional work of students graduating from a variety of MVCC’s arts programs, including Fine Arts, Illustration, Game Art, Photography, Graphic Design, and Digital Media and Marketing. The exhibition is a celebration of their talent, creativity, hard work, and growth during their time at MVCC. Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available.

The Westwood, located in the heart of downtown Utica, is part of the 4 Elements Studio Satellite Gallery Program, which focuses on making art more accessible to the community. 4 Elements Studio is a nonprofit community arts center dedicated to engaging and educating the community through various artistic experiences. Learn more at 4elementsstudio.org.

MVCC’s School of Art offers degree programs in Digital Media and Marketing, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Game Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Media, Photography, Theater, and Video Production. Learn more about MVCC's Art programs.