I applied to Bard as a painter, and I interviewed last Friday. I was asked to interview several days after the invite date on the website. I don't know whether that means I was backup for someone who declined an interview, the deadlines on the website are not absolute, or something else. As far as I know, all the interviews took place last Friday and Saturday, and we are supposed to get a decision this Friday. I can't say if there is any precedent for admission without an interview. Congratulations on your admission to SAIC and MassArt!