You're invited to:
2011 National Portfolio Day Cleveland
Explore the nation’s best colleges of art and design—all in one place
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When:
Sunday, October 2, 2011
12–4pm
No reservations required!
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Where:
Cleveland Institute of Art
Joseph McCullough Center
11610 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland OH 44106
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Thinking art school? Get all your ducks in a row.
Explore art schools from around the country at National Portfolio Day. If you’re interested in studying art and design, take this chance to get honest feedback about your work before you apply.
Come show your portfolio to multiple schools, pick up college information, and discuss your educational and professional goals. Bring your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you!
What is National Portfolio Day?
National Portfolio Day is your chance to explore the nation’s best colleges of art and design—all in one place. Representatives from schools around the country will gather in Cleveland to review your artwork, discuss their programs, and answer questions about creative careers.
Whether you’re in high school or transferring from another college, you’re invited to join us. We encourage parents, teachers, and guidance counselors to attend as well. No reservations are required.
This is not an examination or competition. Some colleges may accept this portfolio as part of your application, but no admissions decisions or scholarship awards will be offered to you at National Portfolio Day.
At the event we urge you to discuss your work with as many representatives as possible. You’ll hear many different opinions of your work. Don’t hesitate to explain how you develop your ideas and where you want to go with them. And don’t be discouraged if you see work that is “better” than yours.
A National Portfolio Day may be the first time you have seen so many people in one place who all share your commitment to the arts. The experience is a small taste of what a professional art program can be like.
Your portfolio
Your portfolio should include the best work you are making now; but it can also include work in progress, sketchbooks, and tear sheets, such as printed proof of your work. Do not spend an inordinate amount of time matting or framing your work, or worrying about presentation. The work itself is what is of interest. Whenever possible you should bring your original artwork.
If you bring digital media or work that is time-based, such as video, animation, or performance, it is your responsibility to ensure that the work can be viewed. You may choose to bring your own video camera and/or laptop to show your work. Be advised however, that you will not have access to an electric outlet.
Directions
This National Portfolio Day is hosted by the Cleveland Institute of Art, the region’s premier college of art and design. A fixture in Cleveland for nearly 130 years, CIA has set a national standard for arts education and graduated thousands of creative professionals who make lasting contributions to their art form and industry. CIA offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in 19 majors in studio arts, digital arts, craft, and design. Learn more at cia.edu.
Our campus is located in Cleveland’s cultural district, University Circle. Just five miles from downtown Cleveland, this park-like setting is packed with more than 20 of the region’s most prestigious arts and educational institutions. Consider visiting some of them while you’re in town!
You’ll find parking behind CIA’s Joseph McCullough Center at 11610 Euclid Avenue. Follow signs to the parking lots on 117th Street. If necessary, overflow parking will be available behind CIA’s Gund Building at 11141 East Boulevard. A trolley shuttle will be running between both buildings.
Location
Cleveland Institute of Art
Joseph McCullough Center for the Visual Arts
11610 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland OH 44106
For driving directions and lodging information, go to cia.edu/visit.
National Portfolio Day Association
The National Portfolio Day Association (NPDA) was created solely for the organization and planning of National Portfolio Days. Since 1978, NPDA members have been hosting portfolio days throughout the country.
The Association consists of regionally accredited art colleges which are members of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. It is the only organization of its kind, and its membership represents the highest standard of visual arts education available in the United States.
For more information, visit portfolioday.net.