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Kinetic Imaging. VCU has produced some talented and successful artists but it felt to me like the structure and small cohort had the potential to be either very rewarding or frustrating and unproductive. In the end I wasn't ready to take that risk, and went with a safer program. Still not sure I made the right call, but hearing that you had a similar experience makes me feel better about that decision

Hope everyone on here had a successful application season. I ended up committing to CalArts, and on the day of the deadline I got an email from VCU about a spot on the waitlist opening up. I was very torn, because their program only accepts 3 students and feels maybe more contemporary (but also maybe less stable) than CalArts. I stuck with my decision because I had already put down a deposit but it's given me a lot of stress. Anyone else on here face challenging choices this year?

It was really strange of them to wait so long and send out emails so late at night. I did happen to check mine as I was about to go to bed lol. Sorry to hear you got the same result- I hope you have some good offers as well!

Finally got UCLA DMA results at 2:15 am today (rejected). Still happy with my other results. Did anyone else hear from that program?

Just got rejected from Cranbrook Print Media post-interview. I had already decided my other options were better fits so I'm not too upset. I think they didn't like my question about what resources and relationships the school has with the Detroit or national art scene (coming from NY I said that of the MFA programs I've seen friends go through here one element was open studios/events that attracted curators/gallerists/collectors and I asked if they had anything similar). I didn't particularly like their response (this isn't a finishing school, space is cheap in Detroit to start your own gallery/collective, our alumni have a strong bond). I asked a similar question during a student run tour and they responded with a list of galleries and museums in Detroit that they were prepped with. These questions can be hard to ask but if you're committing time and money- and especially if you're considering putting down roots in a new city- they're important.

Thanks! That's good advice. I'll send them an email today

Has anyone heard anything from UCLA DMA? I figure it's done at this point but I'm surprised I've still gotten no official word at all

Got accepted to CalArts art & tech today! hope everyone on here is also having a successful day

You too! I see you got into CalArts as well, great to have options open while you wait! We'll get through it

That makes me feel a lot better! I was looking at my calarts and yale apps and both of them show the list of submitted images and ucla shows nothing. It was the first app I submitted so I've been freaking out wondering how I didn't add a portfolio. Hopefully that isn't the case or they would have contacted. Good luck to you! It feels strange sitting here in limbo while other people have gotten decisions

Thanks. Question for you, when you look at your application proof can you see all the images you submitted? I'm starting to think my portfolio never actually went through...

Thank you. My status still says "submitted"

Do you have a link for the portal? I've gotten no email and no noticeable response on my application proof page. Very confused edit: I applied to the DMA program if anyone else is in the same boat

Congrats! Which program at UCLA did you get into?

Finally got the Hunter rejection. Wonder what took them so long. Did anyone else apply to Stony Brook?

I think I asked this a week or two back but got no response- has anyone heard from the UCLA Digital Media Arts program? I never got anything. Expecting a no at this point but surprised it's taken so long

No, nothing until the email yesterday. I saw some other departments had already done interviews, so if you're still waiting you may be in the same boat

Just replied too, completely agree with this. Thanks for the Paradice Palace link. Never heard of them.

Killerdonuts just posted a good reply to this but I would disagree that studio space is unaffordable, depending on your needs and willingness to commute- lots of cheap studio space available in Ridgewood, and even in East Williamsburg/Bushwick neighborhoods (I have a studio here). Local calls for artists have frequently had application fees- this is normal for larger calls, they're usually low and help keep them from being absolutely flooded. If you're smart you can easily spot the difference between worthwhile calls and vanity shows. I have noticed an uptick in artist-run spaces since covid rent prices hit industrial areas (cheap cheap). Would love to see the return of galleries like Signal. There are also plenty of calls online without fees. As far as schools, SAIC definitely has a better reputation. I don't know how much low res factors into either of these. Both schools and cities are good, viable options. If you can try to talk with people in the programs or recent alumni

Got waitlisted from VCU Kinetic Imaging today- the email said they are only taking 3-4 students ? Also regretting my choice to apply for SAIC Art and Tech instead of Printmedia... think I would have had a better shot there. Plenty of options still open though. Everyone else having a good day?

Has anyone heard back from UCLA DMA, VCU Kinetic, or Hunter? Currently waiting on those three and unable to find updates/timelines. The rest of my list- Cranbrook (upcoming interview), CalArts (upcoming interview), Yale (rejected), SAIC (rejected)