National Portfolio Day at the Art Academy is Saturday, October 1, 2011. Portfolio reviews will take place from 12-4 pm. Portfolio reviews will be offered by Art Academy faculty along with representatives from more than 30 other art colleges and university art department. All colleges in attendance hold NASAD accreditation and are members of the National Portfolio Day Association.

This event is an excellent opportunity for high school students to get feedback on their artwork and learn more about art degree programs . Visitors can also learn more about admissions requirements and available scholarships. Matting or framing of artwork is not necessary as this is not a competition but rather an educational experience to gain feedback from college professionals on your artwork. Visitors will receive an information packet with a list of programs/majors offered by the Art Academy and the other institutions along with review locations within our facility.

For more information about National Portfolio Days please visit www.portfolioday.net

National Portfolio Day is free and open to the public. No reservations are required and is based on first come-first served basis. So arrive by 12 noon to visit with as many representatives as possible.

 Tours of the Art Academy Campus and housing will be offered and begin promptly at 10:30 am and conclude by 11:30 am.

Convenient parking for a nominal fee can be found at the Gateway Parking Garage and the Gateway Quarter Parking Lot located at 12 St. & Vine St. 

Art Academy representatives are looking forward to meeting you & reviewing your work at other National Portfolio Days!

Sunday. September 25- Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN
Sunday, October 2- The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland OH
Saturday, October 15- Kendall College of Art & Design at Ferris State, Grand Rapids, MI
Sunday, October 23- School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Saturday, December 3- Corcoran College of Art & Design, Washington, DC
Sunday, December 4- Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD