Event Info
Join us to celebrate the 2026 Bachelor of Design graduates and explore the cohort’s work across graphic design, illustration, packaging, web design, and more.
Friday, 28 August 2026
5:30–8:00 PM
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
101 Queen St N
Kitchener, ON N2H 6P7
FAQs
No, attending the gradshow is free. That said, the graduates are collecting donations to fund the event, you can support by contacting Jperessotti@conestogac.on.ca.
The Bachelor of Design is a four-year degree, rated one of Canada’s top design schools by Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), in visual design with a complement of courses in entrepreneurship, marketing, and management. The program focuses on giving graduates both the creative and visual acuity, and the knowledge of business strategy, that are necessary to create design solutions for current market needs.
Visit Conestoga College’s website to learn more about the program.
There are two parking areas across the street from KWAG. Centre In The Square Parking is available on Otto St (right across KWAG) and Queen St N (after the intersection, besides the park). Parking is free after 6pm if Centre in the Square is not hosting another event. There is also limited free street parking after 6pm.
Come to the gradshow! The grads will be presenting work they did over the years, their co-ops, and their thesis projects. Feel free to ask them questions to learn about their experiences. They’ll appreciate it!
Yes. The gradshow will run from 5:30–8 pm, so we want to accommodate our guests after a long day. There will be light fare including snacks, coffee, and tea during the event. Please do not bring any food or drink into the main gallery spaces.
Be yourself! This event is open to industry professionals as well as the graduates’ families and friends, alumni, and current students. Business casual to semi formal attire is recommended.
