workwoman

I'm not against waitressing or any other manuel/parttime/minimum wage job, and I will probably get one soon. But I can't help but resent the idea that I will be spending a large majority of my time at a poor paying job and sacrificing time I could spend improving my portfolio, artist's resume, and applications. Another worry of mine is finding studio space. I live in small town Michigan--rainy, cold, hot, windy, bugs, etc.--so painting outside is sometimes an option, but never reliable and I'm pretty sensitive to fumes...so I'm worried about funding my materials and studio space. I think you make a good point about learning to self motivate--that's another future task I find daunting!

I've lived in Michigan all my life and am just finishing up Undergrad at one UM's two satellite campuses. This is my dream school for grad, but I'm still learning and researching! My landlord and three professors all went to Ann Arbor and loved it. Ann Arbor has a supportive arts community, a lively sports crowd, lots of good food. From what I know (which is from the website), they give you a laptop with the design programs, encourage (and partially/fully fund?) an experience aboard during the summer in between years, and offer teaching assistant-ships. For the interview I would research professors working in the art program. Be able to name several and say why you would like to work with them. Would love to hear more responses! And good luck!

I was going to ask this too! I'm a senior now, but I did not feel confident with my portfolio when the deadlines came this winter and spring. Now I have no idea how to spend my 'gap year'. Parents probably expect me to get a waitressing job, but I'd love to get into a residency! Most of those deadlines have pasted as well, and many require an application fee... Give me ideas!!! I'm terrified and clueless!

Cranbrook will send you a few full size posters. I haven't heard of any other school though!