Schedule a Visit
The best way to find out if KyCAD is where you belong is to visit our campus in person.
Schedule a tour of our campus buildings – KyCAD HQ and the 849 Studio + Gallery – and meet with our community of faculty, students, and staff to see what makes us different.
High School Art Competition: coming soon!
KyCAD is excited to launch our first annual juried high school competition, celebrating creativity across Body Art, Digital Fabrication, Experimental Fashion, Film, Graphic Design, Olfactory + Sensory Arts, and Studio Art.
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Individual visits
Take a tour of campus, stroll through historic Old Louisville, and meet with our admissions team to learn more about KyCAD’s undergraduate degree programs and the steps required to submit an application. Upon request, we can schedule a portfolio review in conjunction with your visit.
Group Tours
Group visits include a tour of campus and a presentation about our programs. We can customize your visit with a group activity, portfolio review, or student panel. If you are interested in setting up a small group tour of campus, contact the KyCAD Office of Admissions at (502) 453-2383 or admissions@kycad.org.
Open House
Attend our spring Open House for a chance to explore campus and meet with faculty and staff. We encourage all attendees to bring sketchbooks or images of artwork to receive a preliminary portfolio review. While you are here, you can also talk with the Admissions Team about our BFA program and application process.
Fall Open house information coming soon!
Art Workshops
Calling all aspiring artists!
Join us this summer for a three-week seminar to strengthen your skills and help you build a dynamic portfolio. Each week features a new guest artist, each offering their own unique perspective, techniques, and guidance.
Summer 2027 Sessions: COMING SOON!
Join us this summer for a three-week seminar to strengthen your skills and help you build a dynamic portfolio. Each week features a new guest artist, each offering their own unique perspective, techniques, and guidance.
Summer 2027 Sessions: COMING SOON!
Artist Lectures
Attend one of our artist lectures to learn from practicing visual and performance artists making an impact in the Louisville and global creative community. Lectures are often paired with an exhibition that explores the artist’s current work.
For more information about these events and how to register contact admissions@kycad.org.
