AAC Open House

Discover why the Art Academy of Cincinnati is the place where artists and innovators shape their creative voice and forge their future. We’re throwing open our doors, and we can’t wait to meet you!

Admissions Info: Find out how to unlock your path to a future in contemporary art and design.

Hear from Current Students: Ask current students and alumni what life is like at AAC and what comes next after graduation.

Guided Tours: Explore our studios, classrooms, galleries, and weirdly wonderful spaces.

Undergraduate & Graduate Studios: See what our artists-in-the-making are up to.

This isn’t your average art school visit—it’s an open invitation to step into a place where you’ll fit in by standing out.

Ready to see where your art can take you? After the Admissions Presentation, sit down with our team for a Portfolio Review—a one-on-one chance to get personalized feedback that can help sharpen your creative vision and fuel your next steps.

At the Art Academy, every student applies with a portfolio because we’re looking for more than just talent—we’re looking for makers. The artists who can’t stop creating. The writers who fill journals even when no one’s grading. The visionaries already shaping their own voice.

We see your passion. Now let’s push it—and together, shape the future of contemporary art.

Fifteen minutes. Big feedback. Bigger opportunities.

Info: Prospective students will learn about life at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, our programs, admissions process, internship opportunities and more!  Our President and Dean will also take the stage to share what makes AAC special.  

Info: You’ll have the chance to engage with some of our dynamic faculty, students, and alumni. They will help answer any questions you may have about programs and life at the Art Academy.  

Info: If you’d like to show artwork, we’d love to see it! Stick around after the event and you’ll have a chance to sit down with our staff and have your work reviewed.  

Info: Art Academy Ambassadors will take you on a tour of campus and answer all your questions.  

Info: Faculty will be available in all studio areas to answer questions. Current students along with their family and friends can enjoy recent student works showcased through the building and student studios. No RSVP is needed for current students.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, United States