2026 Alumni Reunion

Then / Now: Senior Thesis & Alumni Practice | 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Join us for a dynamic series of lightning talks featuring graduating seniors and Moore alumni. Seniors will share brief insights into their thesis projects, while alumni highlight their current practice and reflect on how their work has evolved since Moore. The program will be followed by a reception, offering time to continue conversations, make cross-generational connections and explore the Senior Show on view in The Galleries.

 A limited number of seniors and alumni will be invited to present lightning talks. Interested in presenting? Contact alum@moore.edu.

Brunch | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Celebrate with our landmark year alumni as we commemorate their 5th, 10th, 25th and 50th reunions. Join us for a special brunch featuring remarks from President Cathy Young and a panel discussion moderated by Sheri Watson, Assistant Professor of Interior Design. The panel will feature alumni from Moore's Interior Design program as they reflect on their experiences and share insights from the field. All class years welcome. Alumni from the Class of ’76, ’01, ’16 and ’21 will receive complimentary admission.

 Student-Led Campus Tour | 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.

Experience the campus you know and love from a fresh perspective with our student-led tours. Our enthusiastic guides will lead you through familiar sights, sharing their unique insights and stories along the way.

 Scagliola Workshop with Kathy Vissar ‘80 | 12:45 – 4 p.m.

Get your hands dirty with Kathy Vissar ‘80, and learn about the wonderful old-world technique of scagliola.  Kathy is a master craftswoman who transforms plaster into surfaces that mimic marble and other precious stones. She has spent decades perfecting this centuries-old decorative technique, used for crown molding, wainscoting, sculptures, fireplaces, and more. In this workshop, Kathy will guide participants through the process of creating scagliola, from mixing pigments and plaster to forming veins and polishing surfaces. Attendees will experiment with color, texture and veining to create their own small decorative tiles using the molds from Wells Vissar studio while learning techniques drawn from Kathy’s years of studio practice. No prior experience is required. All materials provided.

 Perspective & Place: Interior Drawing with Clem Cizewski | 2 – 4 p.m.

Explore the art of interior design drawing in a hands-on workshop led by Clem Cizewski, an architectural illustrator with nearly 40 years of experience and a beloved former Moore faculty member. Clem specializes in hand-drawn architectural perspective renderings, and his work has supported architects, designers, developers, government agencies and community groups across decades. In this workshop, Clem will guide participants through an exercise using a professionally drafted interior layout. Participants will use markers and pencils to add color, texture, patterns and details—transforming a line drawing into a personalized space. No technical drawing experience is required. All materials provided.

Plein Air on the Square | 2 – 4 p.m.

This self-led workshop invites you to immerse yourself in the art of observation and capture the beauty of Logan Square in springtime. Explore the park’s blooming scenery through self-guided painting or drawing. Bring your own portable art supplies in your favorite medium or experiment with something new—whether it’s watercolors, pastels, or even a digital tablet. 

Printing Community: BYO Printmaking Collaborative in Conversation | 4:15 – 5:15 p.m

Held in conjunction with their group exhibition in the Alumni Gallery, this alumni panel brings Lauren Tapp ‘07, Kate VanVliet ’07, Rhonda Babb ’92, Claire Folkman ’09, Lisa Imperiale ’09 and Tori Kimberly ’15 together for a conversation about their nonprofit organization, BYO Printmaking Collaborative. Panelists will reflect on how their time at Moore helped shape BYO Print, their individual paths into printmaking and what it takes to sustain a community-based printmaking studio. The discussion will also highlight the collaborative curatorial approach behind the Alumni Gallery exhibition and look ahead to BYO Print’s future as its community continues to grow.

 Penthouse Party | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the close of Alumni Reunion Weekend with a happy hour in the penthouse of Rittenhouse Hall, Moore’s newest residence hall. Reconnect with classmates, meet fellow alumni and explore the beautiful accommodations that represent the College’s continued growth and investment in student life. Raise a glass with fellow alumni as we celebrate Moore’s past, present and future.