The art portfolio is the single most important component of a student’s application to art school. Tailoring your portfolio for highly competitive art school admission is essential – admission committees use your portfolio to determine if you are suited for their program and award merit scholarships.
Artspace’s portfolio review workshop for students pursuing careers in art will transform your current portfolio into a dynamic body of work that clearly demonstrates your unique strengths and creative potential.
In this workshop, participants will receive one-to-one guidance in:
curating the portfolio to demonstrate breadth and depth
understanding what not to include and why
presenting the portfolio on National Portfolio Day
creating a stunning digital portfolio
presenting your portfolio to an admissions counselor
crafting an artist statement
making additional work to strengthen the overall portfolio
Additionally, we will answer questions about the application and selection process, the pros and cons of art school vs university degrees, and which schools offer the best programs and resources for specific fields of interest.
Participants should bring all artwork made in the last three years, including sketchbooks, work in progress, design and architecture projects, video, web, installation, and sculpture. (Web, video, and 3D work can be shown on a laptop. Please bring photos, stills, or web links on a flash drive).
(Each student will have a 30 minute slot in that time period)