DO IT 2DAY!

Attention, DCAD Class of ’26! Join us Saturday, April 6, 10 AM to 2 PM, for our “Do It 2Day!” Accepted Students Day.

This special event is designed just for you and other accepted students. It’s a chance to meet your classmates, immerse yourself in our creative community, tour DCAD’s distinctive campus, and engage with faculty members.

This is a unique opportunity for you to envision yourself at DCAD. We can’t wait to welcome you to our campus!

If you haven’t already visited our campus, you’ll receive a $1,000 Visit Grant toward the cost of your Fall 2024 enrollment when you attend “Do It 2Day!”

OUR PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Experience art and design college! DCAD’s Pre-College Summer Program is designed for high school students interested in pursuing an art and design education or who just want to enhance their skills and have fun creating with peers.

Middle School Camp

DCAD is now offering a one-week Middle School Camp for aspiring animators, illustrators, artists, and designers. Register today!

options for life after DCAD.

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SEE YOURSELF HERE

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EVENTS ON CAMPUS

March 1 – April 14

Support DCAD’s Student Scholarship Fund when you purchase small artworks from this biannual exhibition! Stop by our Gallery Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 6 PM, Saturday & Sunday, 12 PM – 5 PM.

April 1 – 5

Check out our Events page for a full week of events and activities celebrating Pride at DCAD!

Saturday, April 6, 10 – 2 PM

Welcome accepted students! This is a day for you to meet fellow members of the Class of 2026, talk with DCAD’s faculty and staff, and mingle with current students. Register today!

Friday, May 3, 5 – 7 PM

Celebrate our graduating students at this special exhibition of their work. Anyone is welcome to attend!

Saturday, May 4, 10 – 2 PM

Join us to learn more about starting your creative journey at DCAD.

Monday, May 13

Save the Date to celebrate the achievements of our graduating class as they embark on the next chapter of their journey.

LIFE AFTER DCAD

Zach Hartzell ’10

Zach is an entrepreneur who launched a career in photography and video. He created these videos!

Sa’Kreea Jackson ’16

Sa’kreea went on to earn her BFA in Graphic Design at LIM College in New York. She is now the lead educator at The Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington.

DCAD COMMUNITY

DCAD’s Annual Liberal Arts Symposium!

DCAD’s Annual Liberal Arts Symposium! ...

We’re live at @dcadedu for DCAD’s Art History Symposium with guest speaker Sophie Lynford, curator of the @delartmuseum’s recent “Rosettis” exhibition and four student reflections on the show. 

Join us online and stop by 600 N Market St from 5-7 for the opening reception for Alumni & Friends, a Small Art show to benefit DCAD scholarships!

We’re live at @dcadedu for DCAD’s Art History Symposium with guest speaker Sophie Lynford, curator of the @delartmuseum’s recent “Rosettis” exhibition and four student reflections on the show.

Join us online and stop by 600 N Market St from 5-7 for the opening reception for Alumni & Friends, a Small Art show to benefit DCAD scholarships!
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Join us this Friday, March 1, 4:30-5:30, for an Art History Symposium and more! 

We're excited to welcome guest speaker Sophie Lynford, curator of the internationally renowned Delaware Museum of Art exhibition “The Rossettis." Four DCAD students will be presenting various writing pieces based on the exhibition Lynford curated.

After the Symposium, join us for the opening reception of our “Small Works: Alumni and Friends” exhibition, where all artwork will be for sale to support scholarships for future DCAD students.

We hope to see you at this fun-filled Friday night!

Join us this Friday, March 1, 4:30-5:30, for an Art History Symposium and more!

We`re excited to welcome guest speaker Sophie Lynford, curator of the internationally renowned Delaware Museum of Art exhibition “The Rossettis." Four DCAD students will be presenting various writing pieces based on the exhibition Lynford curated.

After the Symposium, join us for the opening reception of our “Small Works: Alumni and Friends” exhibition, where all artwork will be for sale to support scholarships for future DCAD students.

We hope to see you at this fun-filled Friday night!
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