Graduate Portfolio Day

Chicago Graduate Portfolio Day and Open Studio Night

Event Details

Saturday, October 19, 2024 
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT 
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 
280 S. Columbus Dr. 
Chicago, IL 60603 
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Graduate Portfolio Days provide the opportunity for prospective students to receive immediate feedback on their portfolios, as well as have the opportunity to learn more about the curricula, faculty, and application procedures from a number of colleges. 

Participating Schools:

ArtCenter College of Design
Boston University School of Visual Arts
California College of the Arts CCA
Columbus College of Art & Design
Cranbrook Academy of Art
Herron School of Art and Design, IU Indianapolis
Iowa State University College of Design
Laguna College of Art + Design
Maine College of Art & Design
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
New York Academy of Art
Northern Illinois University
Parsons School of DesignParsons Paris at The New School
Rhode Island School of Design
Royal College of Art
SAIC 
School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University
School of Visual Arts
Thomas Jefferson University
Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University
University of Florida: School of Art + Art History
University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design
Virginia Commonwealth University VCUarts
Washington University in St. Louis
 

Graduate Open Studios

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2024 Schedule
Free and Open to the Public! 

Participants who attend Graduate Portfolio Day are also invited to join us for Graduate Open Studios! Graduate studios and galleries across campus will be open to the SAIC community and GPD attendees. Meet with and view the work of more than 300 students pursuing graduate degrees at SAIC! Maps and more info will be available at the GPD. 

Friday, October 18

3:30-5:30 PM: 112 S. Michigan- Floors 10, 12, 15, 16, & 17

3:30-5:30 PM: 116 S. Michigan- Floors 11 & 15

5:00-6:30 PM: 280 S. Columbus- Basement and Mezzanine/1st floor

6:00-7:30 PM: 37 S. Wabash- Floors 2, 12, & 13

7:00-8:30 PM: 36 S. Wabash- Floors 7, 12, & 14

8:00-10:00 PM: 33 E. Washington- LL2 & LL3


Saturday, October 19

2:00-4:00 PM: 33 E. Washington- LL2 & LL3

3:30-5:00 PM: 36 S. Wabash- Floors 7, 12, & 14

4:30-6:00 PM: 37 S. Wabash- Floors 2, 12, & 13

5:30-7:00 PM: 280 S. Columbus- Basement and Mezzanine/1st floor

6:30-8:30 PM: 116 S. Michigan- Floors 11 & 15

6:30-8:30 PM: 112 S. Michigan- Floors 10, 12, 15, 16, & 17

8:00-9:30 PM: 112 S. Michigan- MacLean Ballroom
20th Anniversary Open Studio Night Reception