events & workshops

Visit our campus, talk with students, stroll through our Saint Paul neighborhood, meet faculty and staff and get a feel for life at CVA. There’s no better way for you to see what we’re all about and for us to get a better idea of who you are and what you’re looking for.

october

• CVA Visit Day
  Thursday, Oct 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  
  
• Portfolio Building Workshop
  Oct 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Hear from experienced admissions representatives and faculty about steps to building a portfolio, submitting portfolios to art and design schools, and how to document artwork.

november

• Drawing Workshop 
  Saturday, November 17, 1 to 3 p.m.
  Our annual free drawing workshop is an opportunity to meet CVA students and faculty while working on a group drawing. All skill levels welcome! 

december

• Drawing Workshop
  Saturday, December 15, 1 to 3 p.m.
  Second offering of our annual drawing workshop. All skill levels welcome!
  
  
• Photography Workshop
  Saturday, December 15, 1 to 4:00 p.m.
  Explore an alternative photography process and learn about CVA's black and white darkroom and digital negatives with CVA Photo faculty.

february

• Financial Aid Night
  February 6 at 7:30 p.m.
  Meet the Financial Aid Office and learn more about grants, scholarship, and other forms of aid.  
  
  
• CVA Preview Day
  Saturday, February 9, 1 to 3:00 p.m.
  Meet students alumni and faculty. Learn about CVA's programs, financial aid and admissions. 

• Feb 15 Fall 2013 Priority Portfolio Scholarship Deadline!