NSCAD recruiters travel throughout the year, meeting with future students. Meet with us when we’re in your town, or talk online at a virtual portfolio review.
Meet representatives from NSCAD University and other leading art and design schools worldwide, share your portfolio, and receive personalized feedback to help strengthen your creative work and application.
NSCAD Events
Dates: Friday, November 27 & Saturday, November 28, 2026
Times: Friday, 5:00–8:00 p.m. | Saturday, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Meet one-on-one with an NSCAD recruitment officer for helpful, encouraging feedback on your portfolio, and take part in an art workshop led by an NSCAD alum from the Cape Breton community.
For more information and to register, click here.
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2027
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: NSCAD Port Campus, 1107 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Bring your portfolio and get one-on-one feedback from NSCAD faculty, explore our studios and creative spaces, meet students and learn more about our programs, applications and where an NSCAD education can take you.
For more information and to register, click here.
Meet representatives from NSCAD University and other leading art and design schools at National Portfolio Day events across North America. Share your portfolio, receive personalized feedback, explore programs and get answers to your questions about studying art and design.
National Portfolio Day Philadelphia (UNDERGRADUATE)
Date: SUNDAY, October 25, 2026
Time: 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 p.m. (ET)
LOCATION: Drexel University – Recreation Center.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
For more information and to register, click here: PHILADELPHIA, PA — Undergraduate National Portfolio Day Event — National Portfolio Day Association
National Portfolio Day Hartford (UNDERGRADUATE)
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. (ET)
LOCATION: Hartford Art School, University of Hartford
Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
For more information and to register, click here: HARTFORD, CT — Undergraduate National Portfolio Day Event — National Portfolio Day Association
National Portfolio Day Boston (UNDERGRADUATE)
Date: SUNDAY, November 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. (ET)
LOCATION: MassArt – Offsite at Hynes Convention Center.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
For more information and to register, click here: BOSTON, MA — Undergraduate National Portfolio Day Event — National Portfolio Day Association
National Portfolio Day MONTREAL (UNDERGRADUATE)
Date: MONDAY, November 2, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. (ET)
LOCATION: Concordia University – John Molson School of Business
Montréal, Québec.
For more information and to register, click here: MONTREAL, CANADA — Undergraduate National Portfolio Day Event — National Portfolio Day Association
National Portfolio Day TORONTO (UNDERGRADUATE)
Date: SATURDAY, November 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. (ET)
LOCATION: OCAD University
Toronto, Ontario
For more information and to register, click here: TORONTO, CANADA — Undergraduate National Portfolio Day
National Portfolio Day VANCOUVER (UNDERGRADUATE)
Date: SATURDAY, November 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
LOCATION: Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For more information and to register, click here: VANCOUVER, BC — Undergraduate National Portfolio Day Event — National Portfolio Day
Meet virtually with representatives from NSCAD University and other leading art and design schools worldwide, share your portfolio, and receive personalized feedback to help strengthen your creative work and application.
Whether you're a high school student, transfer student, or future artist or designer, NPD is your chance to explore programs, ask questions, and connect with the creative community.
National Portfolio Day (UNDERGRADUATE)
Date: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. (ET)
For more information and to register, click here: ONLINE — Undergraduate National Portfolio Day Event — National Portfolio Day Association
National Portfolio Day (UNDERGRADUATE)
Date: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2026
Time: 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. (ET)
For more information and to register, click here: ONLINE — Undergraduate National Portfolio Day Event — National Portfolio Day Association
National Portfolio Day (UNDERGRADUATE)
Date: SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2027
Time: 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. (ET)
For more information and to register, click here: ONLINE — Undergraduate National Portfolio Day Event — National Portfolio Day Association
Connect virtually with representatives from NSCAD University and other leading art and design institutions worldwide to discuss your graduate study goals and receive valuable feedback on your creative practice.
Graduate National Portfolio Day is an opportunity to learn more about NSCAD's graduate programs, admissions requirements, application strategies, and how graduate study can support your artistic and professional development.
National Portfolio Day (GRADUATE)
Date: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026
Time: 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. (ET)
For more information and to register, click here: ONLINE — Graduate National Portfolio Day Event — National Portfolio Day Association
