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*The above linked website will always be the most up to date!
You'll find all the details you need to know about the application process and requirements here.
THE MCPS VISUAL ART CENTER PROGRAM (VAC)
A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PRE-COLLEGE, ART PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT, "BY APPLICATION" MAGNET PROGRAM. SUPPORTED BY MCPS & THE BOE SINCE 1974
Located at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, MD
2025-2026 Application Cycle Dates
If you're interested in applying to the Visual Art Center you must first indicate your interest by filling out the MCPS Special Program Application. The deadline for this form is November 7th 2025.
DCC Open House @ Einstein October 15th 2025
Informational Google Meet Session 1 October 22 2025
Informational Google Meet Session 2 November 12 2025
Visual Art Center Application VIRTUAL Information Sessions
6:30 PM
Google Meet link to follow
Portfolio Submission Deadline January 6, 2026
Live Virtual Drawing Session Date January 10, 2026
Make up Live Virtual Drawing Sesson Date: January 13, 2026
Acceptance Announcements Early-Mid February
