Pacific Northwest College of Art | Portland, OR Art School

Grad School? Summer or Fall 2026? It All Starts With January 15

This is your moment. Submit your PNCA application by January 15 to be considered for one of two full tuition scholarships, gain eligibility for our Emerging Artist scholarships, and take advantage of our newly reduced tuition for residential MFA programs. If you’re ready for a serious art school with serious support, this is your next move.

Apply by January 15 and Let Your Work Do the Talking

Thinking grad school? We’ve lowered tuition on our two residential MFA programs, making it more possible than ever to push your practice, build your portfolio, and join a community that takes your art (and your future) seriously. This is your invite to step into a creative community that invests in you.

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Your BFA Starts at PNCA

If “I’ll finish my portfolio later” has been your mantra, consider this your friendly nudge. The priority deadline is coming up soon, and this is a great moment to refine your artist statement, tidy up your application, and share the work you’re most proud of.

Fall 2026 Starts With This Deadline

Apply by Feb. 1

Apply to PNCA by February 1 to be considered for Fall 2026 admission and an automatic $500 renewable scholarship if you’re admitted (on top of any additional merit scholarships you may receive). This is your chance to claim your place in PNCA’s creative community and get a little extra financial support for bringing your vision here.

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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.

Not Just a Pretty City

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.

Create in Portland

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Art walks are better than endless lectures.

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Discover how you can turn knowledge into action through our undergraduate and graduate programs, or take a closer look at what it’s like to live and learn in the Pacific Northwest.

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Visit Our Campus

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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