Prospective Undergraduate Student Events
Join us at a National Portfolio Day event! Our representatives will review your artwork and share information on our programs, admissions, and financial aid. National Portfolio Day events are free. Registration is required.
| Date | Time | Location | RSVP |
| Saturday August 29, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Online | Coming soon! |
| Sunday September 13, 2026 |
11 AM – 3 PM CT | Janet Ayers Academic Center 1501 Wedgewood Ave. Nashville TN 37212 |
Coming soon! |
| Saturday September 19, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Mallard Creek High School 3825 Johnston Oehler Rd. Charlotte, NC 28269 |
Coming soon! |
| Sunday September 20, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Kean University 1040 Morris Ave. Union, NJ 07083 |
Coming soon! |
| Sunday September 20, 2026 |
10 AM – 2 PM ET | Fox Theater 660 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30308 |
Coming soon! |
| Saturday September 26, 2026 |
10 AM – 2 PM CT | Norris Conference Centers Austin 2525 W Anderson Ln. #365 Austin, TX 78757 |
Coming soon! |
| Sunday September 27, 2026 |
1 PM – 5 PM CT | Owen Arts Center 6101 Bishop Blvd. Dallas, TX 75205 |
Coming soon! |
| Saturday October 3, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University 601 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220 |
Coming soon! |
| Sunday October 4, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Maryland Institute College of Art 1301 West Mount Royal Ave. Baltimore, MD 21217 |
Coming soon! |
| Sunday October 4, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM CT | School of the Art Institute of Chicago 280 South Columbus Dr. Chicago, IL 60603 |
Coming soon! |
| Sunday October 11, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Online | Coming soon! |
| Saturday October 24, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 429 11th Ave. New York, NY 10001 |
Coming soon! |
| Sunday October 25, 2026 |
11 AM – 3 PM ET | Drexel University Recreation Center 3301 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
Coming soon! |
| Saturday October 31, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Hartford Art School University of Hartford 200 Bloomfield Ave. West Hartford, CT 06117 |
Coming soon! |
| Sunday November 1, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Hynes Convention Center 900 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02115 |
Coming soon! |
| Saturday November 7, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Online | Coming soon! |
| Sunday November 8, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM PT | The Rotunda Building 300 Frank Ogawa Plz. Oakland, CA 94612 |
Coming soon! |
| Saturday November 14, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM PT | Westin Bayview 1051 Columbia St. San Diego, CA 92101 |
Coming soon! |
| Saturday November 14, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM CT | New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Solomon Family Hall 2800 Chartres St. New Orleans, LA 70117 |
Coming soon! |
| Sunday November 15, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM PT | ArtCenter College of Design 1700 Lida Street Pasadena, CA 91103 |
Coming soon! |
| Saturday December 5, 2026 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Online | Coming soon! |
| Sunday January 10, 2027 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Online | Coming soon! |
| Saturday January 23, 2027 |
10 AM – 2 PM ET | New World School of the Arts Chapman Conference Room, Room 3210 245 NE 4th St. Miami, FL 33132 |
Coming soon! |
| Sunday January 23, 2027 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 North Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34234 |
Coming soon! |
| Saturday May 8, 2027 |
12 PM – 4 PM ET | Online | Coming soon! |
Get to know us from home! Join us for an in-depth virtual information session to learn more about our programs of study, life in Richmond, the application process, and the many opportunities that await you at VCUarts.
Connect with Admissions Representatives
Prospective Graduate Student Events
In-Person: Saturday, November 7, 2026
During the VCUarts Graduate Open House, prospective applicants will have the opportunity to meet with graduate faculty, tour facilities, and hear about VCUarts graduate programs and unique opportunities available to VCUarts graduate students.
Virtual VCUarts Graduate Admissions Week: November 16-20, 2026
This week-long event is designed to guide prospective applicants through the graduate admissions process. You’ll learn about funding opportunities—like graduate assistantships and research grants—and hear directly from faculty during program-specific info sessions held throughout the week.
Registration for both events will open this fall. Sign up here to receive updates.
VCUarts is hitting the road — and the web — for Graduate National Portfolio Days this fall. We’re visiting cities across the country, with virtual opportunities available for those who can’t join us in person.
This is your chance to:
- Receive one-on-one feedback on your portfolio from renowned VCUarts faculty
- Ask questions about our graduate programs, admissions process, and funding opportunities
- Discover what makes the VCUarts graduate experience unique — from groundbreaking research to our vibrant creative community
Whether you’re fine-tuning your portfolio or just beginning your graduate school journey, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with us.
Registration opens soon for the following dates:
Chicago, IL
Saturday, October 17, 2026
San Francisco, CA
Sunday, November 8, 2026
New York, NY
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Miami, FL
Monday, December 7, 2026
Virtual events:
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Saturday, April 24, 2027
Information for Art Educators
VCUarts representatives are available to visit your classes!
To schedule your classroom visit, please email VCUarts admissions at arts@vcu.edu.
VCUarts representatives are available to visit your classes online!
To schedule your online classroom visit, please email VCUarts admissions at arts@vcu.edu.