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Toronto National Portfolio Day

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
Alfred University School of the Arts
ArtCentre College of Design
College for Creative Studies
California Institute of the Arts
Concordia University
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Kendall College of Art and Design
Maryland Institute College of Art
New York School of Interior Design
NSCAD University
OCAD University
Paris College of Art
Parsons School of Design/Parsons Paris at The New School
Rochester Institute of Technology
School of the Art, University of Manitoba
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The Cooper Union
University of the Arts London
Woodbury University's School of Media, Culture and Design
York University

REGISTER HERE

Toronto NPD at OCAD U

Saturday, November 7, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET

At OCAD University
100 McCaul St
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2W7

REGISTER HERE

OTHER NPD DATES

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!

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!

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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.

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.)

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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.

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