Admissions
Portfolio Review
Catalog Request
Paier College of Art, Inc. • 20 Gorham Avenue • Hamden, CT 06514 • Phone: (203)287-3031


Portfolio Review

Appointments may be made through Lynn Pascale in Admissions at
203-287-3031 Monday-Friday from 9am - 3pm.

Open portfolio times & dates for the Fall are: TBA

Open portfolio times & dates for the Spring are: TBA

Appointments during the open portfolio times are not neccessary.



The Interview

All applicants and their families are encouraged to tour the College during class hours so that the process of instruction may be observed. Appointments for a tour and interview must be made and confirmed through the Admissions Office. During the portfolio interview, the applicant should be prepared to talk about art interests, accomplishments, and goals. These elements make the applicant an unique, and a more understandable, candidate. This interview is a time when the College and the applicant learn more about each other, so that proper choices may be made. The interview also provides further opportunity for discussion of the offerings and activities of the College, as well as visual arts career information.

The Portfolio
Presented during the interview, the portfolio is a vital part of the admissions process. It should show the applicantŐs best and most representative works. The portfolio should include examples of original, interpretative, and representational artwork in a variety of media. All large or three-dimensional works should be presented in photographs or slides. You may include stetch pads. The pieces will be studied for their reflection of skill, creativity, and potential for professional growth.