College Portfolio Development Presentation

Workshop | Available

200 Port Washington Blvd. Manhasset, NY 11030 United States
On Site
High School Students & Parents
1/10/2026 (one day)
10:00 AM-10:30 PM on Sat
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College Portfolio Development Presentation

Workshop | Available

Presentation (30 minutes)

This informative session gives parents and students an inside look at the college art portfolio process and how to best prepare for competitive admissions to art and design programs. Learn what colleges look for, how to showcase technical skill and creative voice, and how to organize, photograph, and present work effectively. The presentation also touches on artist statements, timelines, and tips for building a strong, cohesive portfolio.

Immediately following the presentation, students have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on workshop focused on individual portfolio development (separate registration). Workshop enrollment is limited to 10 students max and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Stephanie Folk

Stephanie Folk brings over 17 years of experience guiding high school students in building compelling, college-ready art portfolios. She began her work in her personal studio, offering one-on-one sessions focused on foundational skills such as anatomy, composition, and the key elements that admissions officers look for. Stephanie emphasizes helping students develop their personal voice and artistic “handwriting,” ensuring portfolios are both technically strong and emotionally resonant.

For the past decade, Stephanie has collaborated with leading art schools to run pre-college portfolio development programs, combining practical instruction with individualized support. She empowers students to refine their work, present their most authentic selves, and confidently pursue competitive admissions. Her students are consistently accepted into top art and design programs, often earning scholarships, and leave with the skills and confidence to pursue their creative goals. Stephanie also offers support with personal statements and digital portfolio preparation.

Stephanie earned her BFA from Syracuse University and her MS in Art Administration from Drexel University, graduating with honors. She spent many years working in the NYC gallery industry, progressing from Director to Proprietor, before transitioning in 2008 to focus solely on creating and educating. Since then, she has taught all levels of art in various mediums with a focus on portfolio development. Stephanie currently teaches AP and Studio Arts at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School and previously served as an adjunct professor at the University of Tampa’s College of Arts and Design.

Active in the Huntington art community, Stephanie organizes monthly figure drawing nights and offers private lessons for students preparing college art portfolios. Her own work has been exhibited throughout the East Coast and is on display in Huntington, other creative spaces on Long Island, and in Brooklyn, including commissioned pieces in restaurants and private homes.