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ArtNow: National Portfolio Day Workshop

How to Prepare for San Francisco National Portfolio Day 2020
Presented by California College of the Arts (CCA)

Thursday, October 15 | 6-7pm PDT via Zoom | Registration Required
A FREE Program for High School Students online with New Museum Los Gatos

NUMU is pleased to collaborate with California College of the Arts (CCA) to offer a preparatory program led by CCA Admissions staff who will provide guidelines and tips on what to expect on CCA’s virtual National Portfolio Day 2020. CCA staff will also conduct portfolio reviews for students interested in applying to CCA. 

National Portfolio Day (NPD) is a free informational event for students who are considering applying to art college. NPD offers participants the opportunity to present their work to college admissions officers, and receive important feedback for the portfolio submission.


ABOUT ArtNow Exhibition + Program

Learn more about NUMU's annual exhibition and program, ArtNow, an annual Santa Clara County arts exhibition and educational program. ArtNow offers an opportunity for high school student artists from Palo Alto to Gilroy to gain real-world experience at creating and presenting artwork in a competitive environment.

Application to the ArtNow exhibition is open to all Santa Clara County high school students, grades 9-12 (public, private, and homeschooled). The application deadline for student submissions is January 31, 2021, and the exhibition opens on March 20, 2021 with an awards ceremony offering professional development scholarships and awards in several categories, including painting, watercolor and drawing, sculpture, and video art.

Learn more about ArtNow