How to Apply
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
Along with your application you will need to send an official final transcript. If currently enrolled, official in-progress transcripts may be sent.
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![A painting of a blue bear and a person with pink flames on their head floating in a boat on blue water full of lilly pads.](https://dev1.lcad.edu/lcad-24-new/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/event_emerging_masters_thumbnail_2024-1280x1280.jpg)
Featured Event
Emerging Masters 2024
Emerging Masters 2024
Opening Reception: June 6th, 6pm – 9pm
June 6th – July 14th, 2024
Laguna College of Art + Design is proud to present Emerging Masters 2024. This diverse and impressive group exhibition features artwork by the most recent graduating students from LCAD’s Masters of Fine Arts programs in Drawing and Painting.
![A sketch of a nude made sitting and facing right.](https://dev1.lcad.edu/lcad-24-new/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/event-short-pose-workshop-spring-2024-thumbnail-1280x1280.jpg)
Featured Event
Summer 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.
![A watercolor painting of a german-shepard-type puppy.](https://dev1.lcad.edu/lcad-24-new/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/events_summer_community_education_watercolor_thumbnail_2024-1280x1280.jpg)
Featured Event
Watercolor Community Education Course
Community Education: Spring 2024 Watercolor Course
Thursdays, June 20th – August 1st, 2024
In this six-week course, students will explore the beautiful world of watercolor and gouache.
![A painting of a man’s profile on a deep blue background. The man has a black beard and a black tophat.](https://dev1.lcad.edu/lcad-24-new/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/event-painting-exploration-spring-2024-thumbnail-1280x1280.jpg)
Featured Event
Painting Exploration Community Education Course
Community Education: Summer 2024 Painting Exploration Course
Saturday, June 22nd – August 3rd, 2024
In this six-week course, our academically trained faculty introduce painting techniques and compositions.