Skowhegan 2018

[cabot245]

52 minutes ago, Paintingal said:

Also nothing. Is it really true that the board takes previous applications into consideration? I read in another thread that your chances increase after a few times. But the jury changes each year, right? 

 

32 minutes ago, Blue-latte said:

I don't think your application chances increase after a few times. From what I heard, jury has recurring people, not all the same, not all different. 

PS. your chances might improve with each year because your work might be improving, so your portfolio gets better!  

Yeah - I've also heard that even though the minimum age is technically 21, that they take very few people under 25ish each year, I think the average age is probably closer to 30, so if you are young, each year passing might also just make you a more competitive applicant by virtue of age.

 

 

On another note, one question I had looking over the website again today (since this thread has piqued my interested) was that in the FAQ it says:

 

"Who should I ask to be a reference on my application?
The names of your references are not revealed to the admissions panel and are not a considered in the admissions process. Identify individuals who can speak to your commitment and openness as an artist and your ability to work well in a communal setting. Skowhegan does not accept letters of recommendation. "

 

what is the point of references if they are not considered? is it just to get more art world people's emails to spam?? (seriously why should I to donate to skowhegan - they rejected me the last two years!!) Or is this FAQ a lie? When would they be asked to "speak to my commitment" as an artist if not in the admissions process??

 

 

[xcarsx911x]

Hey I applied really last min like maybe a few hours before the application closed my application # is 2218 just to give everyone an idea of how many people applied. 

[R. Mutt]

Likewise, I was in the 2300’s

[Paintingal]

Thanks for the thoughts! Haha well then I’m pretty old for Skowhegan standards these days, but I have heard of people going at least into their early 40s. I actually wondered the same thing, too, about references and have no idea. Maybe it is just to see who you would ask? Again, who knows. 

14 hours ago, cabot245 said:

 

Yeah - I've also heard that even though the minimum age is technically 21, that they take very few people under 25ish each year, I think the average age is probably closer to 30, so if you are young, each year passing might also just make you a more competitive applicant by virtue of age.

 

 

On another note, one question I had looking over the website again today (since this thread has piqued my interested) was that in the FAQ it says:

 

"Who should I ask to be a reference on my application?
The names of your references are not revealed to the admissions panel and are not a considered in the admissions process. Identify individuals who can speak to your commitment and openness as an artist and your ability to work well in a communal setting. Skowhegan does not accept letters of recommendation. "

 

what is the point of references if they are not considered? is it just to get more art world people's emails to spam?? (seriously why should I to donate to skowhegan - they rejected me the last two years!!) Or is this FAQ a lie? When would they be asked to "speak to my commitment" as an artist if not in the admissions process??

 

 

 

[Blue-latte]

will you all dear applicants please remember to let the rest of us know if you hear anything from Skowhegan? Thanks! 

Edited April 5, 2018 by Blue-latte

[RedLightGreenLight]

No news at all. What a joke.

[Blue-latte]

They might not send anything before next week. They said mid April. I'm taking their word for it!!  

[Paintingal]

3 hours ago, Blue-latte said:

They might not send anything before next week. They said mid April. I'm taking their word for it!!  

The waiting sucks, though!! Have been rejected a few times in the past but one of the visiting artists this summer is a hero of mine so makes it that much more of a dream. Just want to know one way or another as we all do...but they are obviously doing the best they can with what seems like even more apps than usual. 

Edited April 5, 2018 by Paintingal

[Valeska1]

I also have not heard back! Thanks for your updates!

[R. Mutt]

All I see is : Skowhegan, join us..... that awards dinner email got me.

[Blue-latte]

We might be in for some waiting. I’ve settled to the thought that if they moved the traditional timeframe from early to mid April it means they need the extra time. Mid April could mean ten more days. I need to buckle up. 

[triangles321]

 

skowhegen, put down your champange glasses and get to work! let us know!

 

 

 

[Jjjuliannn]

anything yet? 

[Blue-latte]

not here

 

[Paintingal]

Nada.

[R. Mutt]

Maybe someone call?

[Blue-latte]

of course there is always the scenario that they already started sending acceptance letters but none of us on this forum got accepted. 

 

 

[Mel00]

they generally send the rejection emails first

[Blue-latte]

really? I have applied once and don't remember getting a rejection email. 

Are you sure? 

[R. Mutt]

I just called them - he said they just finished up so the email will go out “sometime this week.”

[Blue-latte]

Will they send acceptance and rejection? did they say? 

 

 

Edited April 9, 2018 by Blue-latte

[Mel00]

yes as far as I know they notify everyone, rejection, acceptance or waitlist.

[Blue-latte]

ok, good. Well keep us all posted good souls. 

I'm planning to post here right when I hear from them. 

best wishes to all. 

[Blue-latte]

i just received rejection. good luck everyone 

[thirdtimesthecharm]

Rejected ugh!!!!!!