Below are our open house and portfolio workshop dates. Portfolio workshops will run from 4:30 – 5:30 pm and will be followed by our Open House from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Students are encouraged to bring their artwork to portfolio workshops to gather feedback and support with compiling their design portfolio.

Please sign up for the shadow day if you plan to attend.

• November 12, 2025 – Open House & Portfolio Workshop – 4:30 – 6:30 pm
• December 10, 2025 – Shadow Day, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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• December 17, 2025 – Open House & Portfolio Workshop – 4:30 – 6:30 pm
• January 7, 2026 – Open House & Portfolio Workshop – 4:30 – 6:30 pm
• January 16, 2026 – Portfolio Review Day – Time slots will be sent out in early January

Additional Tours will be offered on:

• April 8, 2026 – 9:00 am
• April 30, 2026 – 9:00 am

*Portfolio workshops are for STUDENTS ONLY. This is a time to work on and receive feedback on portfolio artifacts.

High School applicants must compile a design portfolio, as outlined on the BDS website. Portfolio requirements can be found at https://baltimoredesignschool.com/student-life/portfolio/.

Portfolio Review Time slots will be emailed in early January. Please reach out to Ms. Klausmeyer at apply@bcps.k12.md.us with specific questions surrounding portfolio review times. Portfolio reviews will take place on January 16, 2026, during your designated time slot.