"PolyKroma 2026"

Poly-Kroma 2026

Date: April 25, 2026
Location: Kellogg University Art Gallery

Introduction About the Exhibition Program Schedule Jurors Exhibited Works Installation Views Reception Views Awards Videos

PolyKroma 2026 Postcard

Poly-Kroma consists of three distinct shows that celebrate Visual Communication Design and Fine Art directly resulting from coursework completed within the Art Department. The two main exhibition components of Poly-Kroma include: the Industry Portfolio Showcase—also known as the graduating senior Visual Communication Design majors exhibition; and the 2D3D+ Juried Student Art Show—the annual Art Department’s student exhibition.

An additional multi-media event is added to Poly-Kroma and spearheaded by Department of Art Assistant Professors Jian Lee and Jeff Ray. The 2026 Poly-Kroma Motion Festival both celebrates, and features, time-based artwork—including motion graphics and animation—by Visual Communication Design students of all grade levels. The festival is curated by faculty and industry leaders. This year’s Motion Festival is held after the 2D3D+ Opening Reception & Award Ceremony on May 1st, 8–9:30pm, and will be screened outdoors, on the University Park lawn in front of the Kellogg Art Gallery. The Motion Festival is also given space within the Kellogg Art Gallery to be on view throughout the duration of the Poly-Kroma exhibition.

The Industry Portfolio Showcase for 2026 presents senior graphic design portfolios and collateral material from the Professional Practices in Visual Communication Design course. The portfolios include selected works and projects from the totality of the student’s experience at Cal Poly �ǿմ�ý. The resulting exhibition is a team effort that represents progressive accomplishments achieved throughout the curriculum. Industry Day is an event open to industry professionals that are looking to recruit recent graduates of Visual Communication Design, and an opportunity for seniors to showcase their portfolios of work to prospective employers.

The 2D3D+ Annual Juried Show is a competition-based exhibition, juried by industry professionals, including alumni, and displays the art and design work of students in the Bachelor of Fine Art program, featuring fine art and graphic and visual communication design work by students at all academic levels.

Saturday, April 26 ~ May 17th, 2025

Polykroma 2026 On-Site Exhibition

Polykroma will be on display at the Kellogg University Art Gallery (Building 35A) beginning Saturday, April 25th!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 (12-4pm)

Industry Day - A Senior Portfolio Showcase

Industry Day aka the Senior Portfolio Showcase functions as a capstone experience for the Visual Communication Design major, and serves to present the work of seniors to the professional and surrounding community.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 (5-8pm)

2D3D+ Juried Exhibition & Award Ceremony Art History Portfolio Showcase

The 2D3D Juried Art Exhibition features art and graphic design work made by students in Visual Communication Design courses. Awards are presented to outstanding works of fine art and visual communication design.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 (8-9pm)

Motion Festival

Join us at the Kellogg University Art Gallery on Thursday, April 30, 2025, from 8–9pm for the Motion Festival, showcasing outstanding student work in animation, motion graphics, and time-based media.

Monday, May 17, 2026 (4:30pm - 6:30pm)

Family & Friends Night

Join us at the Kellogg University Art Gallery on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 4:30pm-6:30pm for our Family & Friends Day post-commencement viewing event.

Jasser Membreno

Jasser Membreno is an artist and designer merging autonomic creative processes with monsters, surrealism, and elements of Latin American and European mythology. After attaining a B.A. in Film and Video Animation from CalArts, Membreno developed projects for Disney and entertainment industry companies which evolved into his establishment of Casa Monstrous, a multimedia art and storytelling series. His work has exhibited at La Luz de Jesus Gallery and LAMAG and he’s led programs for LA Commons and Arts for Healing and Justice Network. Membreno is a first-generation child of Central American immigrants and was born, raised and is currently based in South LA.

Kirk Pedersen

Kirk Pedersen is a Los Angeles based multidisciplinary artist. He received his M.A. from San Francisco State University and his M.F.A. in painting from Claremont Graduate University. He has exhibited extensively at galleries, art fairs and museums throughout the United States. Internationally, Pedersen’s paintings and photographs have been featured in Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands, and China, including the Today Art Museum (Beijing) and the Duolun Museum of Modern Art (Shanghai). Since 1997, he has served as professor of painting and drawing at the Mt. San Antonio College. He is the owner and art direction of ZERO+ Publishing based in Claremont, California.

In May, he will be opening an exhibition space and book showroom in downtown Los Angeles at The REEF (LA Mart).

Art History Collective

The Art History Collective brings together a community of Art History students and other majors who are dedicated to mutual support, collaboration, and professional exploration. The Collective provides resources for discovering career paths, accessing internship opportunities, developing portfolios, and strengthening research and writing skills.-winning

Motion Festival - Juror

Courtland Lomax

An award-winning filmmaker and 2007 graduate of the CalArt’s Character Animation department, Court Lomax currently serves as a Character Artist at Disney. His expansive career spans roles as a storyboard artist, animator, and graphic designer, reflecting a versatile mastery of visual storytelling. Having navigated so many facets of the industry, he prides himself on being a versatile and adaptable creator. He finds his greatest fulfillment in exploring the many different ways to express himself through art, constantly evolving his craft to meet new narrative challenges.

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