ICON Art Academy

10/16/2026

10/10/2026

ONE AFTERNOON. TWO PRESENTATIONS. 🎓🎨

Join ICON Art Academy for an afternoon of insights into college admissions and art school portfolio preparation.

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM PT

Swipe to explore both presentations →

PLAN WITH PURPOSE. 🎓

What does it take to prepare for college admissions? Roosevelt Prep College Consulting will share insights on current admissions trends, what selective colleges look for, and how students can plan ahead from 9th through 12th grade.

Whether your student is pursuing an arts or non-arts pathway, early planning can make a difference.

DEVELOP YOUR CREATIVE POINT OF VIEW. 🎨

Join Brendan Krue, Admissions Officer from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), for insights into art school admissions and portfolio preparation.

Discover what makes a competitive portfolio, explore RISD’s expectations, and learn tips to help students prepare for the application process.

FULLY BOOKED IN PERSON — OPEN TO MORE ONLINE!

Thank you to everyone who reserved a seat! Our in-person seminar is now fully booked.

Couldn’t secure a seat or make it to campus? We’ve created an additional opportunity for students and families to join us through YouTube Live.

Keep swiping to find out how to watch. →

YOU CAN STILL JOIN US LIVE! 📺

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear two expert perspectives on college admissions and art school portfolio preparation.

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM PT
📍 Watch live on YouTube

🔗 Visit the link in our bio or the pinned comment to join the livestream.

We look forward to connecting with more students and families online!

10/09/2026

ONE AFTERNOON. TWO PRESENTATIONS. 🎓🎨

Join ICON Art Academy for an afternoon of insights into college admissions and art school portfolio preparation.

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM PT

Swipe to explore both presentations →

PLAN WITH PURPOSE. 🎓

What does it take to prepare for college admissions? Roosevelt Prep College Consulting will share insights on current admissions trends, what selective colleges look for, and how students can plan ahead from 9th through 12th grade.

Whether your student is pursuing an arts or non-arts pathway, early planning can make a difference.

DEVELOP YOUR CREATIVE POINT OF VIEW. 🎨

Join Brendan Krue, Admissions Officer from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), for insights into art school admissions and portfolio preparation.

Discover what makes a competitive portfolio, explore RISD’s expectations, and learn tips to help students prepare for the application process.

FULLY BOOKED IN PERSON — OPEN TO MORE ONLINE!*

Thank you to everyone who reserved a seat! Our in-person seminar is now fully booked.

Couldn’t secure a seat or make it to campus? We’ve created an additional opportunity for students and families to join us through YouTube Live.

Keep swiping to find out how to watch. →

YOU CAN STILL JOIN US LIVE! 📺

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear two expert perspectives on college admissions and art school portfolio preparation.

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM PT
📍 Watch live on YouTube

🔗 Visit the link in our bio or the pinned comment to join the livestream.

We look forward to connecting with more students and families online!

09/23/2026

ONE AFTERNOON. TWO EXPERT PRESENTATIONS. 🎓🎨

Join us at ICON Art Academy for an afternoon designed to help students and families better understand college admissions and art school portfolio preparation.

We’re bringing together two expert perspectives for one special seminar:

① COLLEGE ADMISSIONS STRATEGY
Presented by Roosevelt Prep College Consulting

Learn about:
• Current college admission trends
• What selective colleges look for
• Planning from 9th–12th grade
• Strategies for arts & non-arts applicants
• How families can prepare early for success

② ADMISSION & PORTFOLIO SEMINAR
Presented by Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Learn more about:
• RISD admissions & portfolio expectations
• What makes a competitive portfolio
• Application tips
• Preparing for art school admissions

📅 Sunday, October 11
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 ICON Art Academy
850 Roosevelt, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92620

For Middle & High School Students + Parents

🎟️ RSVP is required.
Use the link below to reserve your spot:

🔗 RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIA5CP1u7cQSuwQVuLvMRTttBQN94uOWliwfloDbSqDMCmyQ/viewform

The RSVP link is also available in our pinned comment for easy access.

We hope to see you there!

09/21/2026

Curious about what our students actually create? 🎨

Take a look at moments from last year’s student exhibition and explore the variety of ideas, styles, and creative voices our students brought to life.

From thoughtful concepts to ambitious finished works, our exhibition is a chance to see how our students turn their ideas into artwork.

And this year, we’re opening the doors again.

✨ ICON Art Academy Student Exhibition 2026
📅 September 21–25
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM

Come see our students’ work in person, discover their creative process, and experience what they’ve been working toward.

Save the dates and visit us!

09/16/2026

Join us for a 2nd year special art exhibition! Celebrating creativity, compassion, and community. 💛
Our students’ artworks will be displayed at Silverado Hospice from September 21-25, 1–4 PM.

📍 Location: 6400 Oak Canyon #200 - Training Room, Irvine, CA 92618
🗓 Exhibition Dates: September 21-25 | 1–4 PM
🎉 Opening Reception: September 21 | 1–4 PM
(Open to ICON parents and students)
✨ The exhibition is free and open to the public from September 21-25.

Come and experience the heartwarming collaboration between ICON Art Academy and Silverado Hospice — where art connects generations and brings light to healing spaces. 🌷

📞 (714) 514-4395
🌐 iconartacademy.org

09/12/2026

[Acceptance 2026] CMU, NYU, UMich, Parsons, SAIC Accepted Art Portfolio | ICON Summer Camp Experience Share

♡ Congratulations to Ella W. on her acceptance to Carnegie Mellon University!

We offer a comprehensive art portfolio program to help students build art/design portfolios for art colleges and universities with art majors, as well as supplemental portfolios for regular universities.

09/08/2026

[Acceptance 2026] UCLA, UCI, Pratt, Parsons, and LCAD Accepted Art Portfolio | AP courses, Grade Tip

♡Congratulations to Ivy S. on her acceptance to UCLA!

We offer a comprehensive art portfolio program to help students build art/design portfolios for art colleges and universities with art majors, as well as supplemental portfolios for regular universities.

08/21/2026

[Acceptance 2026] CMU, NYU, UMich, Parsons, SAIC Accepted Art Portfolio | ICON Summer Camp Experience & Results

♡Congratulations to Ella W. on her acceptance to Carnegie Mellon University!

We offer a comprehensive art portfolio program to help students build art/design portfolios for art colleges and universities with art majors, as well as supplemental portfolios for regular universities.