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Insight: Huge numbers of students visit SF to attend the GNPD. As the host school, I wanted to leverage this influx and drive the acquisition of new prospects with an unconventional approach to the annual event. 

Concept: Rather than simply talk about how cool we are: let's show them.

Echoing contemporary art frameworks, we built a weekend of events surrounding the GNPD – including a roundtable panel on Art + Tech (showcasing the sophisticated rigor of our faculty dialogue), casual networking receptions, student-led tours, and more.

This weekend brought a record turnout, praise from visiting representatives, and subsequent data showed a marked increase in conversion (inquiry to apply) from previous years.

Copy: KICKSTART YOUR CREATIVE FUTURE

Join SFAI for a weekend of graduate admissions events leading up to the GNPD. Attend a technology-inspired artists’ roundtable with faculty on Friday, and tour the industrial-style graduate studios. Then, come back on Saturday to join the GNPD for individualized admissions advice from institutions nationwide, specializing in art, design, and architecture.

GRADUATE OPEN HOUSE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

Tech or Treat? Roundtable Discussion + Happy Hour
-  Explore the zeitgeist of science and tech in contemporary art
-  Meet SFAI faculty and alumni
-  Socialize at an SFAI Happy Hour

Studio Tours
-  Get a glimpse of SFAI’s industrial studios
-  Meet current graduate students and alumni

GRADUATE NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY (GNPD) + INFO FAIR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

-  Get one-on-one application advice
-  Receive feedback on your portfolio
-  Make connections with faculty and admissions counselors from your top schools
-  Learn about different programs to find the one that’s right for you