How to Create an Art Portfolio PDF


I have written an art portfolio pdf all about how to create a successful art portfolio application for high school students applying to colleges and university art programs. You can learn more about this art portfolio pdf below!  I’ll be turning this information into a course and launching it soon - learn more about it and join the waitlist to save big!

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Pages on Art Careers and Deciding What Art School to Go to

I added these pages in the PDF to help you decide where you want to go to school and what art careers can come from taking an art education. 





Budgets for School and Scholarship Planning 

I created budget templates and information for Canada and U.S. students on different scholarship opportunities. 





What an Art Portfolio Is/What it Should Include

I have listed items that are typically in an art portfolio and what should be included.





Finding Art Portfolio Requirements for the Schools You are Applying to

This explains how to find requirements for your art program and why following them are necessary! 





Art Portfolio Checklist/Positive Artist Affirmations 

I have included a checklist for what should be included in your portfolio and some positive artist affirmations in case you are feeling overwhelmed. 

Advice and Tips for An Amazing Art Portfolio

Here are my tips to create an amazing portfolio that will stand out and help you get accepted! 



To-List for Your Art Portfolio 

I give you the steps to follow in creating an amazing art portfolio. 



Art Portfolio Planning 

I give you some journaling questions to get you thinking and planning your art portfolio. 



Where to Find Inspiration/How to Stay Inspired

I share where and how to find inspiration to make the art for your portfolio! 



Ideas for Art Portfolios for Different Programs 

I give you lists of ideas of different art projects to include in your portfolio for different programs like painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, performance art, digital art and more! 

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Essay Writing Tips/ Editing Checklist

I give you tips for answering essay questions in your portfolio and a checklist to help you edit your writing. 



Tips for Taking Proper Photos/How to Edit Photos

I give tips about how to take amazing photos, how to edit the photos



How to Choose the Best Photos

I give you some criteria for deciding what photos should be chosen to be in your art portfolio.



How to Title Your Artwork 

I give some ideas and tips for how to title your artwork.



Art Portfolio Interview Tips/What to Wear 

I give tips for your portfolio interview and suggestions on what to wear during the interview.


Planning Sheets/Calendars 

I have included a variety of planning pages, goal pages and templates to print and use to stay organized and meet your goals/deadlines!  Here are some FREE planning pages!





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