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9:00 - 10:30 am
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Portfolio Reviews
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

September 28, 2008

National Portfolio Days are educational events for young artists held at host colleges throughout the U.S. and Canada. No pre-registration is necessary and there is no cost to attend. National Portfolio Days bring students together with experienced college representatives who review artwork, offer critique, discuss college plans and share information about their programs.

At a National Portfolio Day you’ll get a small taste of what it could be like to attend a professional art program. You’ll see a variety of artwork created by young artists with varying skills and experience. You may hear many different opinions about your work. Be prepared to discuss the way you develop your ideas, your background in art and your thoughts about your future direction.

What should I bring to a National Portfolio Day?

We recommend that you bring up to twenty pieces of your best, most recent work. Your portfolio can include finished pieces, work in progress and sketchbooks. Bring your original artwork whenever possible and please do not spend time and money matting or framing your work. Keep your presentation simple; the work itself is what is of interest to us.

If you bring slides of work that is too large or fragile to carry, or digital representations of work that is time-based such as video, animation or performance, it is your responsibility to ensure that the work may be viewed. You may choose to bring your own slide viewer, video camera and/or laptop to show your work. Be advised, however, that you will not have access to an electric outlet.