Saturday, November 9

Cranbrook Academy of Art Graduate Open House 2024

Prospective students, meet Artists-in-Residence, students, tour studios, learn about the academic experience and campus life.

Date and time

Saturday, November 9 · 9:30am - 4pm EST. Doors at 9:15am

Location

Cranbrook Academy of Art

39221 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Agenda

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Check-in

Check-in at the Peristyle/Cranbrook Academy of Art Library with coffee and tea provided.

9:30 AM

Academy’s Welcome and Educational Experience

Academy’s Welcome and Educational Experience in the deSalle Auditorium.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Department Breakout Sessions

Department Breakout Sessions. Attendees will register for their top department of choice. Breakout sessions offer the chance to learn more about our programming and selection process directly from th...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch Break

Lunch Break. Complimentary lunch will be provided from a Food Truck.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Campus or Lab Tours

Walk-through tours of campus and other departments of interest or visit our Central Media and Materials Labs. Artists-in-Residence will not be available for this afternoon tour. Or take a long lunch ...

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Critical Studies and Academy-wide Programming Presentation

Critical Studies and Academy-wide Programming Presentation.

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Admissions, Campus Life, and Financial Aid Q+A

Admissions, Campus Life, and Financial Aid Q+A.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Optional: Collections Wing Tour OR Self-led Campus Walking Tour

Optional Collections Wing Tour OR Self-led Campus Walking Tour. The Collections Wing Tour is limited to 30 participants — register with the add-on, walk-ups may be accommodated based on final capacit...

About this event

Event lasts 6 hours 30 minutes
Free venue parking

Cranbrook Academy of Art Graduate Open House

Cranbrook Academy of Art is the country’s only program devoted exclusively to graduate studies in art, architecture, and design. At its core, it hinges on the belief that extraordinary things can happen when people are given time and space to explore their work in a supportive and inclusive community.

Students can choose to study within one of 11 departments: Architecture, Ceramics, Fiber, Graphic Design (2D), Industrial Design (3D), Interaction Design (4D), Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture. Each department has one Artist-in-Residence who serves as the head of the department while maintaining an active studio practice.

The Academy is intentionally small, enrolling a maximum of 10-15 students in each department, for a total student body that can range from 130-150.

If you are considering pursuing an MFA or MArch, and would like to learn more about our singularly unique program, join us for an open house! Please note that this event is not our public-facing art sales event that takes place in the spring.

Cranbrook Academy of Art does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies may be addressed to: Director, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Avenue, P.O. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I park?

Guest parking is located in the Cranbrook Art Museum parking lot. Overflow parking is available at the Institute of Science Parking Garage. There is no guest parking on Academy Way.

Who can attend?

This Open House is for prospective graduate students ONLY. Each prospective student can bring one guest.

How should I dress?

This event takes place inside as well as outside. Please dress in layers!

Is the campus handicap accessible?

We are situated on a historic campus and not all our departments are wheelchair or handicap accessible. If you or your guest have any questions or concerns, please email CAAadmissions@cranbrook.edu with your questions.

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