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