Cape Breton
Portfolio Day
Friday, November 27, 2026
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (AST)
Saturday, November 28, 2026
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. (AST)
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
322 Charlotte St, Sydney
Cape Breton Portfolio Day
This November, NSCAD is bringing Portfolio Day to Sydney, Cape Breton. Receive personalized feedback on your portfolio, explore our programs, and take the next step in your creative journey.
Whether you are applying for Fall 2027 and have a robust collection of artworks or are still a few years away and are just starting to build up a portfolio, join us for our Cape Breton Portfolio Day. This free event is designed to help you develop and strengthen your portfolio, learn about studying at NSCAD, and connect with our creative community.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Receive one-on-one feedback about your portfolio and discuss your creative and academic plans with a member of NSCAD’s recruitment team
- Participate in a drop-in art workshop led by a NSCAD alum from your community
- Ask questions about the application process, admissions requirements, scholarships, and student life
- Connect with fellow aspiring artists and designers from across Cape Breton.
- Discover NSCAD’s undergraduate programs and explore where a creative education can take you!
Portfolio Tips
Ready to see NSCAD for yourself?
We look forward to seeing you in Cape Breton.
For more information and to register here!
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