National Portfolio Day (NPD) is an event specifically created for visual artists and designers. It's an opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges and universities accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

NPD is:

• an educational event for young artists/designers
• an opportunity for critique
• a chance to discuss your work with knowledgeable people from a variety of fine arts/design schools
• not an examination or competition

Representatives from Emily Carr University (and others, see below), will be conducting portfolio reviews between 12 - 4pm. High school students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors and college/university transfer students are encouraged to attend. No appointment necessary.

Where should I go?

Westin San Diego
San Diego, California
Hosted by Laguna College of Art and Design

What should I bring?

• finished pieces, works in-progress and sketchbooks
• original work is preferred whenever possible
• your work as it is, no matting or framing required
• for digital work, please bring a fully-charged viewing device (laptop, tablet)
• a sample of your best, not everything you've ever done