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Willamette University

Portland National Portfolio Day

Save the date for 2026 Portland National Portfolio Day on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST

Portland National Portfolio Day Invite

2026 Portland National Portfolio Day

Pacific Northwest College of Art is excited to host Portland's 2026 National Portfolio Day. This is your chance to get personalized feedback from art schools from around the globe. It's free and open to the public.

For portfolio reviews, please bring original finished pieces (no matting or framing is necessary), works in progress, and sketchbooks together. Please bring your laptop fully charged if you plan to show digital images. We can't wait to meet you!

2026 Participating Schools

  • Alberta University of the Arts AUArts
  • Alfred University School of Art and Design
  • Art Academy of Cincinnati
  • ArtCenter College of Design
  • College for Creative Studies
  • Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University
  • Fashion Institute of Technology
  • Goldsmiths, University of London
  • Kansas City Art Institute
  • Laguna College of Art + Design
  • Maryland Institute College of Art
  • Minneapolis College of Art and Design
  • Otis College of Art and Design
  • Paris College of Art
  • School of the Art Institute of Chicago
  • School of Visual Arts
  • The Cooper Union
  • WashU Sam Fox School

Get Involved

  • Morning Info Session

    Before the main event, students and families are invited to a special morning info session. Coffee and pastries will be provided!

    Saturday, October 31, 2026
    9 a.m. - 10 a.m. PDT

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