Get creative feedback from creative institutions!
An education in art and design is a special learning experience. National Portfolio Day is a unique opportunity to meet professional representatives from some of the finest design and visual arts schools in the world.
Join us on November 7 at OCAD University for the 2026 Toronto National Portfolio Day and get your portfolio reviewed by:
Alberta University of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
Cleveland Institute of Art
College for Creative Studies
Concordia University
Maryland Institute College of Art
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
New York School of Interior Design
NSCAD University
OCAD University
Parsons School of Design/Parsons Paris at The New School
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of Visual Arts
University of the Arts London
York University
Toronto NPD at OCAD U
Saturday, November 7, 2026
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
At OCAD University
100 McCaul St
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2W7
Portfolio Resources & Tips
Looking for inspiration and tips to start your portfolio? Looking to show off your portfolio now and get feedback? Explore our supports and portfolio review opportunities
Workshops & Summer Programs
OCAD University offers a variety of creative programming and workshops throughout the year. Keep reading to learn more about each creative opportunity!
Link to Workshops & Summer Programs
Creative Prompts and Tips
Follow us on Instagram @ocaduadmissions to participate in our #OCADpromptsU challenge! Work from our creative prompts and share with us for a chance to be featured!
Link to Creative Prompts and Tips
Portfolio Building Events
We can help you build a strong portfolio through online sessions, hands-on workshops with OCAD U instructors and more! Register here to sign up for an event.
Link to Portfolio Building Events
AICAD Portfolio Review Portal
Get feedback on your work! Submit 5 complete or in-progress pieces to see if you’re on the right track for your program! (Make sure to select OCAD University as a reviewer.)
Link to AICAD Portfolio Review Portal
National Portfolio Day
Connect live with reps from OCAD U and North America’s top art & design schools to receive feedback on your portfolio. Discuss where you can take your art or design practice.
Link to National Portfolio Day
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