2026 Cleveland National Portfolio Day
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Discover your creative future at the Cleveland Institute of Art’s National Portfolio Day on Saturday, October 17, 2026!
This exciting, in-person event offers high school students the unique opportunity to connect directly with representatives from leading art and design colleges across the country. Whether you’re just beginning your portfolio or putting the finishing touches on it, National Portfolio Day is your chance to receive valuable, one-on-one feedback from admissions professionals who are eager to help you grow.
Bring your artwork, ask questions, and gain insight into what top creative programs are looking for in applicants. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore CIA’s engaging campus, meet faculty and current students, and experience the inspiring environment where creativity thrives.
No matter your artistic focus—fine art, illustration, animation, design, or beyond—this event is designed to help you take the next step toward your college journey.
Colleges attending:
Art Academy of Cincinnati
BGSU School of Art
College for Creative Studies
Columbus College of Art & Design
Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art and Design
Herron School of Art and Design, IU Indianapolis
Kansas City Art Institute
Laguna College of Art + Design
Maryland Institute College of Art
Montserrat College of Art
Ringling College of Art & Design
RIT College of Art and Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The Cooper Union
Free and open to all high school students and families
October 17, 2026 | 12 - 4pm
This exciting, in-person event offers high school students the unique opportunity to connect directly with representatives from leading art and design colleges across the country. Whether you’re just beginning your portfolio or putting the finishing touches on it, National Portfolio Day is your chance to receive valuable, one-on-one feedback from admissions professionals who are eager to help you grow.
Bring your artwork, ask questions, and gain insight into what top creative programs are looking for in applicants. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore CIA’s engaging campus, meet faculty and current students, and experience the inspiring environment where creativity thrives.
No matter your artistic focus—fine art, illustration, animation, design, or beyond—this event is designed to help you take the next step toward your college journey.
Colleges attending:
Art Academy of Cincinnati
BGSU School of Art
College for Creative Studies
Columbus College of Art & Design
Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art and Design
Herron School of Art and Design, IU Indianapolis
Kansas City Art Institute
Laguna College of Art + Design
Maryland Institute College of Art
Montserrat College of Art
Ringling College of Art & Design
RIT College of Art and Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The Cooper Union
Free and open to all high school students and families
October 17, 2026 | 12 - 4pm
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Where is it happening?
11610 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, United States, Ohio 44106
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Host or PublisherCleveland Institute of Art
