GRAADS 2025

GRAADS (Graduate Art and Design Symposium) is an interdisciplinary event created for graduate students, by graduate students. Centered in the Midwest but open to participants nationwide, GRAADS offers a dynamic platform for emerging artists, designers, and scholars to present their creative research, share work-in-progress, and engage in critical dialogue. Held annually over a weekend in April, the symposium features exhibitions, panels, and discussions that celebrate innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives across creative fields. Whether rooted in theory, practice, or hybrid methodologies, GRAADS empowers graduate students to connect, reflect, and inspire one another across institutional boundaries.