2016 Performing and Visual Arts College Fair Set for Next Week in Fort Lauderdale

College-bound students interested in music, dance, theater, visual arts, graphic design, and other related disciplines are invited to learn more about undergraduate and graduate programs offered at the National Association for College Admission Counseling's (NACAC) Fort Lauderdale Performing and Visual Arts College Fair.

The event will take place Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Dillard Center for the Arts, and will feature a cast of local panelists from Broward's media and arts industries.

The fair - free and open to the public - will run from 7 to 9 pm. Arrive at 6 pm to attend a pre-fair workshop.

Panelists on this year's Performing & Visual Arts College Fair include: Marie Berlin, arts and museums professional, Art Institute Manager, Young At Art Museum; Ruth Burotte, emerging visual artist; Cherie Cancio, arts and cultural philanthropist; Executive Director, Hugo Cancio Foundation; Meredith Clements, journalist and arts/museums professional, Marketing Manager, Broward Cultural Division; Derek Davis, journalist, Curator, Old Dillard Museum; Jodi Jeffreys-Tanner, arts philanthropist, Vice Chair, Broward Cultural Council.

Although a growing number of students are pursuing college degrees in the arts, few resources exist for artistically-inclined students as they plan their college careers. NACAC's Performing and Visual Arts College Fairs, offered in 22 locations throughout the country, fill that gap by providing attendees a chance to learn about educational opportunities tailored to their needs.

Students have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with admission representatives from colleges, universities, conservatories, studios, festivals, and other educational institutions with specialized programs in the arts. Information about financial aid, portfolio days, and audition and entrance requirements, will also be available.

For more information about the fair, including a full schedule of participating schools, fields of study for each school in attendance, pre-fair informational sessions, and student registration information visit: www.nacacnet.org/pva. Students are encouraged to register before the event.

Broward Cultural Division is a local arts agency, one of thousands across the U.S. providing financial, technical and marketing assistance to artists and arts organizations. Broward County has nearly 1.9 million residents, 15.4 million visitors, 10,000 artists, 6,291 arts-related businesses employing 23,498 people, 823 not-for-profit cultural organizations and 31 cities, some of which operate their own Arts Councils and public art programs. For more information call 954-357-7457.

Visit the website and follow @BrowardArts on Twitter and Facebook.

NACAC is an Arlington, VA-based education association of more than 13,000 primary and secondary school counselors, independent counselors, college admission and financial aid officers, enrollment managers, and organizations that work with students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education. The association is committed to maintaining high standards that foster ethical and social responsibility among those involved in the transition process, as outlined in the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice.

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