UT-Knoxville

[caserole]

Hey all,

I wonder if anyone out there can tell me anything about the sculpture M.F.A. program at UT-Knoxville?

They seem to be flying under the radar, but I thought the faculty work on the website looked interesting and I know they offer full funding and a stipend to those who get in.

Why isn't anyone on the boards applying there?

[nuna]

I got a BFA in Drawing/Painting from UTK in 2006.

Only took one sculpture class, but overall the building is spacious and accommodating, and the school administration (back in 2006!) was reasonable.

Knoxville is a folksy Appalachian river town. Nashville and Atlanta are both 3 hr. drives, the culture is outdoorsy, college-town, and big on football. 30,000 football fans. There's a sweet little downtown with coffee, a couple galleries (art-walk monthly), and new lofts. It's provincial but modestly open-minded, and the spirit is very independent.

Somewhat of a magnetic field as people stay or return often (my experience).

The KMA is the small and under-utilized art museum located walking distance from the campus. They show emerging artists sometimes; very approachable.

There are a fair amount of scholarships available.

I hope this tiny tidbit helps.

good luck to us all.