Recruitment events

recruitment events

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.

In-person Events

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

NSCAD Open House

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (AT)
Location: NSCAD Port Campus, 1107 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Experience NSCAD for yourself. Explore our studios, meet students and faculty, discover our programs, and get helpful advice on your portfolio and application.

For more information and to register, click here .

Cape Breton Portfolio Day

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.

NSCAD Winter Portfolio Day

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.

National Portfolio Day Events

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.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

National Portfolio Day Richmond (UNDERGRADUATE)

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. (ET)
Location: Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Richmond, Virginia, United States.

For more information and to register, click here: RICHMOND, VA — Undergraduate National Portfolio Day Event — National Portfolio Day Association

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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

Montréal, Québec

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

Toronto, Ontario

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

Vancouver, British Columbia

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

Online Events (Undergraduate)

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.

Saturday, August 29, 2026