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      • Pay Fees Online
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      • Art Contest Winners
      • Beginner Level
      • Foundation Level
      • Advanced Level
      • College Admission Results
    • Classes
      • Class Schedule & Calendar
      • Core Art Classes
      • Request Trial Class
      • Tuition & Fees
      • Digital Art
      • Creative Multimedia Class
    • College Prep
      • Portfolio Prep
      • College Admission Results
      • Portfolio Review Day
      • Portfolio & Scholarship
      • Elements of Design
      • Recommendation Letters
    • Summer Programs
      • Urban Sketch Workshop
      • Outdoor Drawing Workshop
      • Digital Drawing for Teens
      • Digital Drawing for Youth
      • Agar Art Workshop
      • Large Canvas Workshop
      • Live Model Drawing
US Arts Center

Chantilly (703) 996-9105 / Vienna (703)-822-7766

  • Home
  • About
    • Pay Fees Online
    • Log into Parent Portal
    • About Our Founder
    • Locations
    • Recommendation Letters
    • Testimonials
    • School Policies
    • Absence/Makeup Policy
    • Cancellation Policy
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Student Work & Awards
    • Art Contest Winners
    • Beginner Level
    • Foundation Level
    • Advanced Level
    • College Admission Results
  • Classes
    • Class Schedule & Calendar
    • Core Art Classes
    • Request Trial Class
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Digital Art
    • Creative Multimedia Class
  • College Prep
    • Portfolio Prep
    • College Admission Results
    • Portfolio Review Day
    • Portfolio & Scholarship
    • Elements of Design
    • Recommendation Letters
  • Summer Programs
    • Urban Sketch Workshop
    • Outdoor Drawing Workshop
    • Digital Drawing for Teens
    • Digital Drawing for Youth
    • Agar Art Workshop
    • Large Canvas Workshop
    • Live Model Drawing

Portfolio Day 2025 at US ARTS CENTER

October 12, 2025 - 1 PM - 5 PM

Meet Admissions Officers from Elite Schools

Art and design schools are very competitive and require a portfolio of artwork for admission. A portfolio review day allows students to get their art reviewed by admissions officers who know what colleges are looking for.


Carnegie Mellon is holding a special presentation during our Portfolio Review Day about its BXA program, an interdisciplinary program where students integrate the arts with humanities and sciences.


Location: US Arts Center Vienna, 2236C Gallows Rd. Vienna, VA 22182


Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 

Portfolio Reviews: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

Carnegie Mellon Info. Session: 2:30 PM



Schools Attending

School of the Art, Carnegie Mellon University

School of the Art, Carnegie Mellon University

School of the Art, Carnegie Mellon University

CMU

Pittsburgh, PA

Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at GW

School of the Art, Carnegie Mellon University

School of the Art, Carnegie Mellon University

Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at GW

Washington D.C.

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

School of the Art, Carnegie Mellon University

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

FIT 

New York City

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

School of the Art, Carnegie Mellon University

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

MICA

Baltimore, MD

Parsons School of Design

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Ringling College of Art + Design

Parsons

New York City

Ringling College of Art + Design

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Ringling College of Art + Design

Ringling

Sarasota, FL 

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

SAIC

Chicago, IL

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

VCUArts

Richmond, VA

Spend More Time with Admissions Officers

We limit attendance to ensure adequate time is allocated to each student. Students will receive personalized, constructive feedback from representatives of leading art schools. You have the opportunity to refine your portfolio package prior to submitting your applications.

Convenient Location for Students Living in the DMV

Our Vienna, VA location has ample parking, and it is a convenient location for students who live in Northern Virginia. It is located right off on Route 66, which makes it easily accessible for students who live in Maryland and D.C. It is located 26 miles outside of Washington D.C., and about a 45-minute drive from Maryland. 

    What to Bring

    • All of your work (not framed). This includes unfinished pieces that are far enough along that you understand the concept and direction.
    • For pieces that are too large or difficult to bring in, be sure to take good pictures of them to bring with you on your iPad, tablet or laptop.  You want to avoid using your phone to show your work and only use it as a last resort.  When using your device, make sure that your work is easily accessible and does not rely on the internet.  You want to avoid as many issues as possible.  
    • Your sketchbook
    • Your smile cause you're gonna be great!

    College Art Portfolio Program

    To stand out to admissions officers at top art schools, students must have a portfolio which showcases their skills and creativity. Our program provides students with the opportunity to get 1:1 feedback so that they can grow as artists.

    Learn About Our Program

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