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1. Sign up for a Free Application
On our application portal to submit and manage your free application. You can start the process now before you have all the required materials ready.
2. Prepare an Essay and Portfolio
Download the essay prompt and prepare your portfolio following the guidelines.
3. Submit your Application
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Work
Events
![A cream colored square with the words “Art Market” and an image of a table with art on it.](https://www.lcad.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/event-student-art-market-2024-thumbnail-1280x1280.jpg)
Featured Event
Student Art Market
LCAD Student Art Market
The LCAD Student Art Market provides an opportunity to discover artwork from current Laguna College of Art + Design students across all majors.
Date + Time
Saturday, March 30th, 2024
10:00AM – 2:00 PM
![An orange square graphic with the words “Color It Orange.”](https://www.lcad.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GAL-0224-015_Color_It_Orange_2024_Thumbnail.jpg)
Featured Event
49th Annual Color It Orange Exhibition
49th Annual Color It Orange Exhibition
Opening Reception:
April 4th, 2024
6pm – 9pm
Exhibition Dates:
April 4th – April 21st, 2024
Laguna College of Art + Design is proud to present the 49th Annual COLOR IT ORANGE exhibition showcasing a collection of original works from across Orange County high school students.
![An illustration of black, white, and blue flowers and the words “Spring Open House” in yellow.](https://www.lcad.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/events-spring-open-house-2024-thumbnail-1280x1280.jpg)
Featured Event
Spring Open House 2024
Spring Open House
Sunday, March 3rd, 2024
11am – 3pm
We are inviting you to LCAD’s campus to explore the College’s programs, faculty, and answer all of your questions.
![A painting of a female tangled in monster tentacles.](https://www.lcad.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/event-savas-arachnid-exhibition-thumbnail-1280x1280.jpg)
Featured Event
Michael Savas: Variety of Creation Exhibition
Michael Savas: Variety of Creation Exhibition
Opening Reception: February 1st, 6pm – 9pm
February 1 – March 17, 2024
An exhibition showcasing selected works of the macabre, whimsical, and technical facets of Michael Savas’ work.
![A sketch of a nude made sitting and facing right.](https://www.lcad.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/event-short-pose-workshop-spring-2024-thumbnail-1280x1280.jpg)
Featured Event
Spring 2024 Saturday Short Pose Workshops
Prospective students and the general public are welcome to join us for our Saturday Short Pose Workshops. The drop-in fee is $15 for five (5) hours of uninstructed drawing time with a live model.
![Two students climb the side of a stone cathedral. They are carrying art supplies while paper falls around them.](https://www.lcad.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Permanent_Collection_Exhibition_2023_Thumbnail-1280x1280.jpg)
Featured Event
LCAD Inaugural Permanent Collection Exhibition
LCAD Inaugural Permanent Collection Exhibition
December 7 – January 21, 2024
Opening Reception: December 7th, 6pm – 9pm
Join us in celebrating our Inaugural Permanent Collection
Exhibition, a testament to the dedication and creativity of our
alumni.
![A painting of a man in a bathing suit looking out over an ocean, where two other people in bathing suits are diving in the distance.](https://www.lcad.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/events-mfa-lam-exhibition-2024-thumbnail-1280x1280.jpg)
Featured Event
Reflections of Resilience: LCAD MFA Exhibition
Reflections of Resilience:
LCAD MFA Exhibition
Opening Reception
May 17th, 2024
5:30pm – 9:30pm
Exhibition Dates
March 23rd – August 25th, 2024
Laguna College of Art + Design, in partnership with Laguna Art Museum, is proud to present Reflections of Resilience, an exhibition featuring artwork by the 2024 LCAD Master of Fine Art graduates.