Open Houses

Attend an Open House at the Cleveland Institute of Art and experience a day designed specifically for students and families interested in learning more about CIA. 

Tour our studios, classrooms, and residence hall. Speak with CIA students and see the work of current and former students. Meet with our admissions counselors and staff who can answer your questions about admission requirements and financial aid opportunities, and give you advice on preparing your portfolio.

Each of our fall and spring Open Houses fill up quickly, so register early. You can also contact us to schedule an individually tailored visit.

Sample Open House Schedule 

8:45am  Arrival and Registration (coffee and juice) 
8:45am  Guided tours of CIA campus and studios 
10:30am  Welcome Session  
10:45am  Academic Programs / Faculty Profiles Session 
11:00am  Student Testimonials 
11:35am  Environment Sessions (Design, Integrated Media, Craft + Material Culture, or Visual Arts + Technologies)  
12:30am  Lunch
1:00pm  Optional Sessions (portfolio prep, residence hall tours, meet with admissions staff, financial aid presentation, informational fair)  

Getting to CIA 

Located east of downtown Cleveland, our campus is easily reached by car, bus, or train. Our main two buildings, the George Gund Building and the Joseph McCullough Center for the Visual Arts, are located at 11141 East Boulevard and 11610 Euclid Avenue.

View driving and parking directions or get a Google map to our campus. 

Accommodations

The area hosts an array of lodging choices, ranging from large hotel chains near the airport and in downtown Cleveland to small inns and historic mansions closer to campus. Download our Lodging List for an extensive listing of accommodations.