Go to our Events Calendar or call Admissions (1-800-275-2471) for all upcoming dates.

Every year, The Art Institute Admissions Department hosts several events that allow prospective students and their families, high school teachers and counselors, and other interested groups to get information about the college and meet Art Institute faculty and staff. Our hope is that one or more of these activities will provide the information you are looking for in order to make an informed decision about choosing a college and what The Art Institute has to offer.

Open Houses
Several times a year, The Art Institute holds Open Houses at which students and their families can visit the college, meet with academic directors and faculty, and get first-hand information about our facilities, student housing and curriculum. A typical Open House will also feature presentations about financial planning, the admissions process, and our Career Services department. General Open Houses usually occur on Saturdays. We also host several Open Houses specifically for our evening programs. These events are usually held during a weekday evening.

College Previews
Because it isn't always possible or convenient for prospective students and their families to come to an Open House or make an in-person visit to the college, The Art Institute takes to the road with a series of College Previews. These events are much like an Open House in that prospective students can meet Art Institute staff, get information about our programs and services, and view portfolio work. College Previews are a great way to meet face-to-face with The Art Institute without traveling to Seattle.

College Fairs
The Art Institute attends most of the major college fairs. At these events, several colleges will come together at a convention style event allowing prospective students to visit a wide variety of educational institutions.

High School Presentations
Our High School Representatives travel to high schools, counseling centers and community colleges giving presentations about career opportunities and the programs at The Art Institute. The presentations last about an hour and give students a chance to see Art Institute student portfolio work and informational videos. If you would like to schedule a presentation, please call The Art Institute and ask for the High School Representatives Office, or email the Associate Director for High School and Community Services office.

Tours of The Art Institute
Group tours of The Art Institute of Seattle are available for high school juniors and seniors between October and May. In addition to a tour of our facilities, you will also receive information about our programs, student housing and other services. To schedule a group tour, please email aisadm@aii.edu, fax 206-269-0275, or call 1-800-275-2471 with the following items:

1. Your name and school,
2. Phone number,
3. Size of your group,
4. Range of interests (i.e., design, culinary, etc.),
5. Age range of your students,
6. Dates you wish to visit.

We can also offer some suggestions about Seattle sightseeing and related activities your group may find interesting.

This is an informational tour to help juniors and seniors interested in a creative field with their college plans. Please give at least two weeks advance notice.

Summer Workshops

Educators' Summer Workshops
Every summer, The Art Institute hosts a week of workshops for high school teachers designed to give them new ideas for their classrooms and valuable career information to pass along to their students. Each hands-on class is taught by our faculty. An emphasis is placed on providing attendees with up-to-date information on trends and developments in the different creative fields we offer. This event offers a way to meet with and exchange ideas with other teachers, update industry knowledge, and get a chance to learn something new. We also schedule social activities for the evenings to round out the Seattle experience.

Studio 101 Summer Workshops
These summer workshops are offered to high school students from around the U.S. and the world. These workshops give students an opportunity to take some classes in the area they are considering for a career.

The Studio 101 workshops have three goals: to provide attendees with a sense of what it is like to be an Art Institute student; to provide in-depth information about the career they are interested in, including typical work situations and keys to success; and to introduce students to the tools, techniques and theories utilized by professionals in the field. Some social activities are also offered outside of the classroom to give students a chance to see Seattle.