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Photos & text by Vivian Cromwell California College of the Arts California College of the Arts is in a quiet part of San Francisco. Two years of campus dorms are guaranteed, and there is additional housing for juniors and seniors. About 900 out of 1500 students live on campus. The three most popular majors are […]
Don’t waste your time with these mistakes most MFA applicants make in their portfolios! Getting the right information for your MFA is important so you aren’t headed in the wrong direction. There is unfortunately a ton of misinformation on MFA degrees. This video provides trusted, accurate, up to date information. Video Walkthrough Prof Lieu’s Tips […]
Here are 6 critical mistakes that are common when starting a portfolio for any professional context: applying for a degree program, a teaching job, freelance illustration, and more. Video Walkthrough Prof Lieu’s Tips In general, if you are doing something because you think you “should,” that’s usually not a great idea. People can really tell […]
research Start portfolio content artist statement Letters of rec photographing artwork 1 on 1 SUPPORT Programs live group mentoring Your best art portfolio happens when you add what’s missing, and weed out what’s bringing it down. Find out quickly with a Portfolio Critique. interviews statement & resume CRITIQUES Prof lieu Q&A After art school art […]
Many MFA candidates struggle with how to get a letter of recommendation from for their graduate school application. Find out who you can ask for a letter, and the etiquette surrounding that request. Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch. Video Walkthrough
There are so many MFA programs out there, how can you make decisions about where to apply? While it’s understandable that many MFA candidates want to apply to the top programs, there are many other options out there that could be a much better fit to your goals as an artist. Video Walkthrough MFA Programs […]
RISD Graduate Printmaking Professor Andrew Raftery speaks to Art Prof Clara Lieu, providing advice on how to prepare an MFA application. They discuss the portfolio, writing the artist statement, getting letters of recommendation, when to attend, and more. Raftery regularly reviews MFA applications for the RISD MFA Printmaking program and shares insights based on those […]
Whether you are applying to a degree program, preparing an artist statement for an exhibition or residency, these statements are critical parts of your application that many artists underestimate. 2 Edit Option Purchase $499 1 editLimit 1000 words3 business days $699 2 edits Limit 1000 words3 business days Questions? Email Prof Lieu.
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Black Friday sale: 25% off! Your best art portfolio happens when you add what’s missing, and weed out what’s bringing it down. Get trusted, accurate answers fast Our portfolio critiques are a fast way to identify those factors, and more. You’ll be confident that you really are creating your best portfolio. Be confident you’re on […]
This video provides concrete tips on how to go about interviews for MFA programs in studio art. Covering the types of topics you will likely be expected to discuss, as well as logistical parts on how to handle the interview process. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch. Video Walkthrough […]
MFA interviews Getting an interview is great news! This means the school is interested in your candidacy and they want to know more about you as an artist. That said, interviews are always nerve-wracking! Practicing what to say out loud, and how to say it is a great way to prepare. practice questions Practice MFA […]
Artist Curriculum Vitae Write your curriculum vitae, which is a comprehensive list of your work experience, exhibition history, awards, residencies, publications, and more. curriculum vitae tips letters of recommendation Write a list of 4-6 people who you can approach to write you a letter of recommendation. The people do not necessarily have to be former […]
Prompt Write 3 artist statements of varying lengths, that provide insight into your art practice and materials. You can write the statements so they encompass your overall practice, or statements that are focused on one specific project. 1 sentence statement This is your elevator pitch: what if you have 2 min. with someone at an […]
Prompt Self-critique the current state of your portfolio and create a plan of action for how you will develop your portfolio. Weed out class assignments Any artworks that are obviously assignments from a class should be removed: sketches of a nude model posing in class, color exercises, a still life that an instructor set up […]
The MFA Portfolios Track will lay out all the materials you’ll need to provide to apply to an MFA program in studio art. Lesson 1 • Lesson 2 • Lesson 3 • Lesson 4 An MFA portfolio requires a level of maturity and engagement with critical thinking. A sampling of homework assignments from your undergraduate degree isn’t going to […]
Writing an effective artist CV (curriculum vitae) and resume is hugely important to pursue job and career opportunities as an artist. This video explains in great detail what should or should not be included in an artist CV. Tips on how to format a CV differently depending on where you are sending your CV for […]
A lot of the decision is based on a number of factors, is enrolling in an MFA program worth the time and cost? Do this first! This video addresses the many reasons why people attend MFA programs and weighs the pros and cons. Do you want to get an MFA in order to be eligible […]
The process of preparing a portfolio for an MFA studio art requires a level of maturity and engagement with critical thinking. 3 min. version ~ 44 min. version Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu, Yale MFA graduate Leyla Faye and Hunter College MFA graduate (and Art Prof Teaching Artist) Lauryn Welch. At the MFA […]
A complete guide Artist statements often feel like a contradiction for many artists, and it’s a process that most us dread as artists. Asking someone who is used to expressing themselves visually to write a statement feels unfair, if we were good at writing we would have been writers! However, artist statements are an important […]
This video provides a comprehensive look at how to photograph your 2D & 3D artwork, showing common problems and with practical techniques to achieve photos that will accurately represent your artwork. Having high quality photos of your artwork is more important today than ever: you need photos of your artwork for your website, social media, […]
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