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BARD PROGRAM This is a call for any and all opinions regarding the BARD program. It's listed very high on the US News list of MFA programs. I wonder if the low residency program results in a more diluted training experience, or perhaps more intense, or both? I am an older student with career change to art and wonder if the group of students there would be more diverse and hence an easier fit for me. Seeking any and all comments!! Thank You!!!

Oh thank you to "pictureisstill". I have saved all those links! I already had art forum on my twitter feed but now I am connected to the others as well. I suppose my most burning question was about whether I would need to remove my framed pieces from the frames to expose the raw edges. Makes no sense to me, but I understand they want to see the edges?! It will involve ripping off the finished backing and taking them apart from the frames, a real mess. Maybe I'll make some better pieces and leave out the framed ones when I apply. My app round won't be until late 2015 for the 2016 year. Since it involves relocating, ascertaining affordability, and all of that, I am trying to make some plans now. I am also seeking a list of international mfa programs. Some of these, I understand, are highly affordable. Some not. Take a look at SACI in Florence. Drool, drool... But SO costly! I would love to see your portfolio if you want to share the link. I see on your profile that all one has to do is ask. So here's asking! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PORTFOLIO RULES Can anyone direct me to a comprehensive description of portfolio rules for paintings and drawings? I do not know if I have to take my framed images out of the frame because the edges won't show in the frame, for example. I am also not sure whether I need to have my husband, who is a photographer, take images with a light table, or if they should just hang on the wall in good light. Some are big paintings and will not fit on a light table anyway. I would like to see a comprehensive description of the rules so I can send 1 portfolio to all schools, if this is possible. INTERNATIONAL MFA STUDIO ART PAINTING PROGRAMS Does anyone know where I can get a list? Anyone here know anything about SACI in Florence, Italy?

Hello to All... I am applying to mfa studio art painting programs and am getting my portfolio together. It has just posted here that the images must be photographed to the edges. Does this mean that the paintings I have already framed cannot be included unless I remove them from the frame? Of course, the frame covers all edges by necessity, and some damage may occur to the structure of the framing by removing the paintings. However, some of these pieces have won prizes and I would like to include them. Another side question: does anyone know a resource for international mfa studio art painting programs, ie. not just in USA but most anywhere else. I am ordering the CAA book and some info will be there, but is there not an online listing available. Thank You!