Apply to PNCA for Your BFA
Deadlines are just another medium to tackle. Submit your PNCA application by Saturday, November 15 and not only will you be first in line for an admission decision, you’ll automatically lock in a $1,000 renewable scholarship (on top of any other financial aid). Your art is serious. So is this scholarship.
Your Future Starts Now
Hit submit by 11:59 PST on Saturday, November 15th with your completed online application, artist statement, portfolio, and transcripts. Do it now, and you’ll get your admission decision before the year ends.
Portland Is Where You Start Building Your Career
At PNCA, Portland is your backdrop. It’s your studio. Your network. Your launchpad. This is where artists do more than dream. They go to work.
Portland Works for Creatives
At PNCA, you’re embedded in one of the most creatively charged cities in the country. You'll walk to galley openings, hop on transit to internships, and meet mentors over espresso or mural walls. From the The Time-Based Art Festival to hikes in Forest Park, Portland’s energy becomes part of your practice and your future.
Burnout Is Out. Wellness Is In.
The old-school model of art education glorified overwork, exhaustion, isolation, and self-neglect, all dressed up as “commitment.” It’s as if suffering were a rite of passage.
At PNCA, we're done with that. We’re reimagining what creative work looks like when it’s rooted in wellness, community, and long-term impact.
Your Creativity and Well-Being Flourish Together
At PNCA, success isn’t about survival, it’s about growth. We nurture your talent, strengthen your career resilience, and equip you with responsive skills to thrive in the studio, the workplace, and the world. An arts education should expand your well-being, not diminish it.
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A visit is the best way to immerse yourself in our vibrant campus and city. Come by for a campus tour, and an admissions counselor will help review your portfolio ahead of your application.
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