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Art & Design Week

Award-winning professional development event for students in the School of Art & Design.
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Art & Design Week is an annual professional development opportunity for students in the School of Art & Design (SOAD). This award-winning event is a collaboration between ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Career Services and the School of Art and Design to help connect students with employers, design professionals, and alumni. Industry perspective and feedback is invaluable and includes portfolio reviews, panel discussions, and workshops.

In 2026, Art & Design Week will begin on April 6 and end with Portfolio Review Day on April 10.

Register to Review Student Portfolios

Portfolio reviews are in-person format, with the ability for some reviewers to participate remotely.
I came away with a lot of actionable advice to implement in both the immediate and long term future
Nick W. B.F.A. Animation & Digital Media

Past Art & Design Week Participants

Candeo Creative
Concrete
D4C StudioDiner's Drive-Ins and Dives
Hatsark
Zack Olson
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Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Participate in Art & Design Week?

You can sign up to review student portfolios, participate in panel discussions, and host workshops. 

Can I interview for an open position?
Art & Design Week is for professional development, not necessarily recruiting. If you are interested in interviewing students, please contact our office to discuss details. Call (715) 232-1601 or email careerservices@uwstout.edu.
Can I post a Co-op/Internship or professional position?
ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Career Services utilizes  to connect our students and employer partners.
  • Post-professional and co-op/internship positions at no cost
  • Request on-campus recruiting interview schedules
  • Register for campus career conferences hosted by our office
  • Connect with our students and alumni
  • Sign in or create an account in 

Art and Design Week wins national Chevron Award

University of Wisconsin-Stout ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. Art and Design Week recently won the National Association of Colleges and Employers Chevron Award.
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