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@123123435 That is what I am thinking.... I only see 6 pages on this forum for this year when there were at least 70+ pages in previous iterations with everyone being all hyped?

Hello! I am applying to the following schools below. I am a painter/sculptor that is out of undergrad for 6 years and ready to go back to school! Studied biology as my major and have worked in environmental testing to pay the bills while maintaining an art practice. So excited to finally delve deep into my practice and meet like minded people! Yale UCLA Rutgers UNT (University of North Texas - Local Option) SMU (Southern Methodist University - Local Option)

Thank you for the kind welcome @Strawberrycat! Curating is super fun because it takes the stress off you producing the work and it is a way for me to build community. My focus is underrepresented artists ( often LGBTQIA+ and People of Color) and I prioritize those that are local to my city. I did my first curated show when I joined an artist run gallery in 2019 and there was an opportunity to mount a show in a Project Space room (the rule is that it could not be a solo show). So I curated a queer themed group show of local young artists. I got hooked into the world of curation. If you are interested in getting to know people outside of your circle, curation can be something that forces you to bring people together. Especially if you have a type of show that you want to see more of, curation fills that void/fantasy. Also focusing on our own art practice 24/7 is boring and it is nice to be someone else's cheerleader from time to time.

I am an artist-curator and actually I don't know how MFA panelists would view these curatorial projects. I curate about one to two in-person shows a year and serves as a great time killer for me and allows me to stay busy. I decided to apply to Fall 2022 actually last month lol! Initially planned to apply for Fall 2023, but decided that things are getting "better" with vaccinations. Also helps that I hate my current job in STEM. Studied undergrad in biology and currently working in STEM for 6 years. Really cemented my calling to pursue art as grad school. My list of schools are: Yale UCLA VCU Rutgers UNT (State school) SMU (State school) I work in "painting". I do a lot of traditional paintings on paper in addition to digital work, installation, sculpture, and even jewelry. The paint/coatings of these objects interests me. And YES I am freaking out! Ahhhhh!