Portfolio Days & College Fairs
Maine College of Art & Design participates in a number of college fairs, career days, regional portfolio events, and National Portfolio Day events throughout the United States, Canada, and China. These events provide excellent opportunities to have your portfolio reviewed and to speak with admissions counselors to learn more about life at MECA&D. We would love to meet you!
Information about times and safety protocols can be found below, and please visit the links included for more information and to register.
We'll be conducting visits virtually and in-person this year, so stay tuned for details about dates and registration. We're also available for individual portfolio reviews, info sessions, and we offer webinars and Open Houses throughout the year — see more at meca.edu/visit.
We are always adding events to this list — if you are looking for a specific event, please feel free to contacts us via email at admissions@meca.edu to inquire.
See you soon!
Virtual National Portfolio Days, Fall 2021 — Undergraduate & GraduateVirtual National Portfolio Days (Undergraduate)
Virtual Dates
Friday, September 10 | 8pm–12am ET
Sunday, September 26 | 1pm–5pm ET
Saturday, October 30 | 1pm–5pm ET
Saturday, November 20 | 1pm–5pm ET
Friday, December 10 | 11am–5pm ET
Sunday, January 9 | 1pm–5pm ET
Friday, February 18 | 8pm–12am ET
Saturday, March 12 | 1pm–5pm ET
Saturday, May 21 | 11am–5pm ET
For in-person events, please check by state below.
To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
Virtual National Portfolio Days (Graduate)
Virtual Dates
Friday, October 8 | 8pm–12am ET
Sunday, November 21 | 1pm–5pm ET
For in-person events, please check by state below.
To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
ArizonaMesa–Tucson National Portfolio Day
Saturday, November 6 | 10am–2pm MT
Mesa Community College
Art Building AC30
1833 W. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85202
Masks required. One guest per registered student. Walk-ins not allowed. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
CaliforniaSan Diego National Portfolio Day
Sunday, November 7 | 12pm–4pm PT
Westin San Diego Downtown
400 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Masks required. One guest per registered student. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
San Francisco National Portfolio Day (Undergraduate)
Saturday, November 13 | 10am–2pm PT
California College of the Arts
1111 8th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Masks and proof of vaccination required. One guest per registered student. All students will have preset appointments and will need to pre-register for the event. Walk-ins are not allowed. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
San Francisco National Portfolio Day (Graduate)
Saturday, October 30 | 10am–2pm PT
California College of the Arts
1111 8th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Masks and proof of vaccination required. One guest per registered student. All students will have preset appointments and will need to pre-register for the event. Walk-ins are not allowed. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
FloridaMiami National Portfolio Day
Saturday, January 22 | 12pm–4pm ET
New World School of the Arts
Chapman Conference Center
300 NE 2nd Ave, Rm 3210
Miami, FL 33132
Masks required. One guest per registered student. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
Sarasota National Portfolio Day
Sunday, January 23 | 12pm–4pm ET
Ringling College of Art & Design
2700 N. Tamiami Tr.
Sarasota, FL 34234
Masks required. One guest per registered student. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
GeorgiaAtlanta National Portfolio Day
Saturday, September 18 | 12–4pm ET
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Masks required. One guest per registered student. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
IllinoisChicago National Portfolio Day (Undergraduate)
Sunday, October 17 | 12–4pm CT
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
280 S. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60603
Masks required. One guest per registered student. Walk-ins allowed. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
Chicago National Portfolio Day (Graduate)
Saturday, October 23 | 10am–2pm CT
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
280 S. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60603
Masks required. One guest per registered student. Walk-ins allowed. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
MassachusettsBoston/Lowell National Portfolio Day
Saturday, October 2 | 12–4pm ET
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Tsongas Center Arena
300 Arcand Dr.
Lowell, MA 01852
Masks required. One guest per registered student. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
MinnesotaMinneapolis National Portfolio Day
Sunday, October 24 | 1–5pm CT
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Masks required. One guest per registered student. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
MissouriKansas City National Portfolio Day
Saturday, October 23 | 12–4pm CT
Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111
Masks required. One guest per registered student. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
New YorkNew York City National Portfolio Day (Undergraduate)
Sunday, October 3 | 1–5pm ET
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
Masks required. One guest per registered student. Walk-ins allowed. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
New York City National Portfolio Day (Graduate)
Saturday, November 6 | 11am–3pm ET
New York Academy of Art
111 Franklin St.
New York, NY 10013
Masks required. All visitors will need to show either proof of vaccination or a negative test result within 72 hours of the event. Walk-ins allowed if the event has not reached capacity. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
OhioColumbus National Portfolio Day
Saturday, October 16 | 12–4pm ET
Columbus College of Art and Design
60 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
Masks required. One guest per registered student. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia National Portfolio Day
Saturday, October 9 | 10am–2pm ET
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
128 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Masks required, masks required indoors in the City of Philadelphia. One guest per registered student. Walk-ins allowed. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
TexasDallas National Portfolio Day
Sunday, September 19 | 1:30–5:30pm CT
Southern Methodist University, Meadows School of the Arts
Hughes-Trigg Student Center
3140 Dyer St.
Dallas, TX 75205
Masks required. One guest per registered student. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
WashingtonSeattle National Portfolio Day
Sunday, November 14 | 12pm–4pm PT
Seattle Center Armory
Armory Loft
305 Harrison St.
Seattle, WA 98109
Masks required. One guest per registered student. To register and learn more, visit http://nationalportfolioday.live/
