The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to EAC Portfolio Day 2026. Portfolio Day is a chance for local students to connect with art college admissions teams, get information, and/or have art portfolios reviewed before applying to colleges and universities. Portfolio Review & Informational Meetings are 10 minutes each and require registration in addition to the general event registration. To view the full Portfolio Day schedule, visit the Evanston Art Center website. Students will have a chance to meet with representatives from Art Academy of Cincinnati, College of Creative Studies, Loyola University, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Northern Illinois University, Ohio University, School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), Stamps School of Art & Design, University of Michigan, and University of Illinois Chicago: College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts, and University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign.

To get started, register for Portfolio Day, reserve your limited spot for meetings with representatives from art & design colleges, and review the online guides to “What should I bring?” “Who will be there?” and “Where is the EAC?” Portfolio Day will be in the First Floor Gallery of the Art Center. This event is free and open to the public; registration is required. This exhibition is partially funded by the Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation.

Evanston Art Center, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and expression of the arts among diverse audiences. The Art Center offers extensive and innovative instruction in broad areas of artistic endeavor through classes, exhibitions, interactive arts activities, and community outreach initiatives.