Evanston Art Center Portfolio Day 2026
Portfolio Day is a chance for local students to connect with art college admissions teams, get information, and/or have art portfolios reviewed before applying to colleges and universities. Portfolio Review & Informational Meetings are 10 minutes each and require registration in addition to the general event registration. To view the full Portfolio Day schedule, visit the Evanston Art Center website.
Students will have a chance to meet with representatives from Art Academy of Cincinnati, College of Creative Studies, Loyola University, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Northern Illinois University, Ohio University, School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), Stamps School of Art & Design, University of Michigan, University of Illinois Chicago: College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts, and University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
To get started, register for Portfolio Day, reserve your limited spot for meetings with representatives from art & design colleges, and review the online guides to “What should I bring?” “Who will be there?” and “Where is the EAC?”
Upcoming Events
Leadership Intelligence
Caroline Webb
Leadership coach, economist, and bestselling author
Jonathan Haidt, Ph.D.
Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University's Stern School of Business and bestselling author
ON ZOOM
An Evening with Min Jin Lee
Min Jin Lee
Bestselling author of "Free Food for Millionaires" and "Pachinko"
Evanston Township High School Auditorium
Note: Event start time is Central Time (CT).
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World
Adam Grant, Ph.D.
Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management and Professor of Psychology, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Francis W. Parker School, Heller Auditorium
Note: Event start time is Central Time (CT).
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
