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National Portfolio Day

Makers gonna make

Are you thinking about getting a degree in art or design? National Portfolio Day (NPD) is a great way to learn about your options and meet admissions professionals from nearly 20 colleges and universities.

NPD events provide you with one-on-one advice with counselors, admissions team members, and faculty on preparing an admissions-ready portfolio — all while learning about the unique offerings of each institution.

And you're in luck: Herron School of Art and Design is hosting an NPD this September in Indianapolis, coinciding with IU Indianapolis Regatta.

  Sat., Sept. 27, 2025
  12 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Eskenazi Hall, IU Indy

National Portfolio Day Registration

This event is free and open to prospective students and their families. Registration for National Portfolio Day is encouraged, but not required. Check back for a registration link.

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Frequently asked questions

Learn more about National Portfolio Day by exploring answers to the most commonly asked questions below.

National Portfolio Day events provide students with the opportunity to meet with representatives from over 20 schools and colleges across the nation. Representatives will review portfolios, offer critiques, and share information about their schools. All participating schools are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Bring finished pieces, works in progress, and sketchbooks. Bring original artwork whenever possible, but don't worry about matting or framing your work. If you have digital work, bring your laptop or tablet with a self-contained power source as a backup.

National Portfolio Day events are free and open to prospective students and their families. You don't need to register to attend. However, if you choose to RSVP, you'll receive email reminders and correspondence about National Portfolio Day.

Herron representatives will review portfolios at other National Portfolio Day events throughout the Midwest. Check our visit pages periodically for upcoming admissions events.

Check back for a complete list of participating schools.

Getting to Herron

Herron's Eskenazi Hall, is located at 735 W. New York Street in downtown Indianapolis. The grand hallway, just after entering the building, serves as the location for event check-in.

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Parking information

Because this event coincides with Regatta, campus visitors can park for free on all surface lots across campus. Lots 85 and 86 are nearest to Eskenazi Hall.

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Questions?

For more information, contact Herron's Office of Admissions and Student Services at 317-278-9400 or hadmit@iu.edu.