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  1. Hi I was looking for some last minute help! I'm feeling pretty torn in deciding which MA art history program to attend (area of interest: contemporary art). I'm deciding between Hunter and SFAI. SFAI gave me a competitive fellowship that covers full tuition. There are around 8 students in the program I feel that it would be easy to develop connections with professors and mold the program to fit what I want! My partner will be in the bay area, so it would just be great! The cons are this is a fairly new program and now as recognized or well known as others. It is also an art school. Hunter is more or less a traditional program, rigid curriculum, 125+ students, but it is a solid program and well regarded. My parents also live in NY so I could commute. Cost wise these two schools would more or less be the same! There is also Tufts that is offering a generous scholarship and tuition wouldn't be unmanageable! I'm just extremely turned off about the idea of living in Boston. I have no connections to Boston and don't know anyone living there. The program is super well regarded but I don't know if I am willing to sacrifice my personal happiness for this! Right now I'm leaning toward SFAI but just wanted to make sure I'm not making a horrible mistake! I would love any advice anyone has! Thank you in advance! Good luck everyone!
  2. Hi all, I was wondering what if anyone has applied to MA programs at art schools such as SFAI, CCA, SVA, Pratt, etc? Why did you decide to apply to an art school vs. a "traditional" college or university? Are there are negative effects to studying art history within an art school? Does this decision have any ramifications in the professional world post-graduation? Would love to hear what everyone's thoughts are on this.
  3. @grain of salt Thank you for the reply! I didn't realize that Hunter was not so helpful in terms of funding and that definitely is something to consider. That is helpful to know about UCI, the program is fairly new so it has been a bit difficult to amass information on it and it's standing outside of the school, not that this is the main factor in my decision but I will admit is something that crosses my mind. Will definitely look further into her work!
  4. @ReichenbachFalls Thank you so much for this thoughtful reply! I guess I am mostly hesitant because I don't want to write off my chances of working at one of the "big" institutions, as far-fetched as this goal is. I am interested in ideas of non-traditional curating but in my ideal world I would be able to implement these notions within a well-established institution. I was reading that these curatorial positions are often reserved for candidates with a PhD or at least an MA, so I don't know what that means in terms of an MFA. But I do think you're right a contemporary curator is fairly different from someone who specializes in Roman art/European Modernism, etc. I have started to figure out answers for some of the questions you posed and have been getting some super helpful feedback so thank you again!!
  5. Hey all, I'm pretty torn in this decision. I applied to both art history and curatorial studies programs. I'm interested in contemporary art and intend to pursue a curatorial career, whater in a traditional museum or alternative art space. I'm not certain if I intend on going into a PhD program at some point but wouldn't write it off completely. Bard was my first choice but I have been waitlisted and it's getting more unreasonable to expect any substantial funding even if I miracoulously make it off the waitlist. I got into Tufts for art history and museum studies with a scholarships the covers half of the tuition, so with living expenses i would have to make up a difference of around $30k. I got accepted to Hunter with no word yet on scholarships or aid but I would be able to live with my parents and the scheduling would allow me to get a job or internship and pay the (somewhat) afforadable in state tuition. I also got accepted to UC Irvine's MFA program in critical and curatorial studies. It is 3 years and considered an MFA because it really encouraging dialogue and working w art students. I recieved full funding, TAships, and a $3k stipend for research and curating. Honestly it is an incredible offer but I am a bit worried about having an MFA rather than MA and location is not ideal. There is also SFAI that is potentially providing full tuition and the program is in exhibition and museum studies. I would have to find a way to make up for high living expenses in SF. I super drawn to Tufts but can't help feeling that taking out a $30k loan when I have a fully funded offer is a horrible idea. Hunter feels like a good in between but I'm not sure what to do. I would appreciate any or all advice!
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