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  1. Just got the same email. Can anyone speak to pros/cons of entering in the spring vs the fall?
  2. Hi all, I've seen a couple posts regarding UW-Madison's program/vibes and thought I would chime in with some more info. I graduated about a year ago from their studio art department (painting/comics) and was able to get very close with a lot of the grad students there. From what I've heard from the inside, the program has recently decided to offer full funding with living stipend in the future (while cutting down on the amount of people that get in). Even though it's a state school, there are SO many amenities and cross-over opportunities as result, you just have to be driven and look but the opportunities are endless. There is a ton of room and space to experiment and a well as a lot of one-on-one time with faculty. I would say its a tad more craft-technical driven and a little behind in terms of encouraging more theory/conceptual work in comparison to others programs such as RISD/UCLA/Columbia but there is a lot of momentum in the program. Madison itself is a beautiful and very very cheap city to live in. TONS of f-r-e-e concerts/films as a result of UW student union programming and the nature is breath-taking. Winter sucks ass but you'll be in your studio so just wear long-underwear. Another benefit is the COMICS program which I feel is a hidden gem that a lot of people don't really know about! I worked with Lynda Barry for two years and it literally changed my life and offered me a lot of collaboration with grad students that clamored into that class. In addition, the program just opened up a new art building that houses about half of the MFA students and that offers a huuuuge new gallery space in the back. As far as cons, the football/frat culture can be a little toxic as times but there are enough hidden pockets of arts communities you'll find along the way. There are very limited art theory/critical theory courses which frustrated me in undergrad. The graphic design program is a joke and the accolade it garnered for printmaking was one from older faculty members that have died or retired in the past 5 years, though there are still amazing opportunities to learn litho/etching/etc. Painting/Ceramics/Sculpture areas are strong, however. Yet, perhaps maybe the biggest downside would be the bubble effect of its regional location. Its a great time to focus and experiment on your work but it was more distant than I'd like from the contemporary art world (and to meet/make connections with people in the contemporary art world). Though, its only about a 1.5 hour drive from Chicago. A lot of people stayed in Madison after the program (albeit, with no debt and no drug problems haha). Overall, I would say the program is an affordable gem that is growing in recognition and promises a great quality of life if you are more independent and warm-blooded. Good luck!
  3. Hey! I'm sorry that happened and hoped they responded to keep you informed. I was one of the people supposed to interview in person on Saturday at Hunter , but I ended up doing my Skype interview yesterday with the head of the art department. It was originally supposed to be with two other faculty members but it seems they have adjusted due to everything going on. Some of the questions included "why hunter" (obvi), "what books are you reading and why", and "where do you see your work going". ?
  4. Just got an interview request from Hunter for painting!
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