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National Portfolio Day

Show us what you've got!

Are you thinking about getting an undergraduate degree in art or design? You don't need a perfect portfolio yet. You need perspective and good advice.

National Portfolio Day at Herron is your chance to sit down with artists, designers, and faculty who will look closely at your work and give you thoughtful, honest, and professional feedback. Our goal is to help you grow and see the possibilities. This is not about tearing your work down. It is about building you up, showing you what’s working, and helping you envision what comes next.

Bring finished pieces, unfinished work, weird work, messy work, old work, or new ideas that are still taking shape. If it matters to you, we want to see!

Unable to make this event? Find Herron at National Portfolio Day events.

  Sat., Sept. 12, 2026
  10 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.

Register today

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.

Partner list coming soon!

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

Parking will be free in the Visitor Parking section of the Sports Complex Garage at 875 W New York St, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Attendees will receive a parking code at check-in that can be used to exit the garage.

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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.