Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.

[Tenbu]

Has anyone heard anything about this program, I am looking into it. I am a figurative painter and I understand the program to have a focus toward figurative. I recently was accepted into their MFA program, but I am still researching and trying to find out more about the program.

Thank you

[leee]

From what I've heard they have a very strong program. Great facilities and museum connected to the school, as well as a stellar faculty. They do tend to focus more on representational, figurative work so if that is what you're in to, it seems like it would be the right fit. The reason I chose not to apply is due to its location. I'm from Pennsylvania and have visited Philly a lot, really do not want to live there for two years, and would generally just like to get away from the mind set of PA. Good luck with your decision! If you got in, I would definitely highly consider going. Check out their alumni and see what they're up to.

[Tenbu]

I was looking into Cranbrook, and University of Michigan. I am new to the whole Graduate school search, so I am pretty new to it. I mostly applied to PaFA because of Alex Kanevsky, I really enjoy his paintings and style. I am also looking for a school with a strong foundation in seeing and drawing skills, if you have any information on other graduate programs that fit the bill, I would love to know.

Thank you for the information, I am planning a trip out there in about 3 weeks, it was the soonest I could get off work, but I would love to hear your thoughts on it, and what to check out when I go.

[l'artiste]

I was looking into Cranbrook, and University of Michigan. I am new to the whole Graduate school search, so I am pretty new to it. I mostly applied to PaFA because of Alex Kanevsky, I really enjoy his paintings and style. I am also looking for a school with a strong foundation in seeing and drawing skills, if you have any information on other graduate programs that fit the bill, I would love to know.

Thank you for the information, I am planning a trip out there in about 3 weeks, it was the soonest I could get off work, but I would love to hear your thoughts on it, and what to check out when I go.

Woah, you're from Portage! Nice to see someone on here close to home Good luck with your apps!

[leee]

Van Gogh exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art until mid May...if you're in the area definitely worth checking out!

[polyethylene]

I'm thinking about applying to the post-bacc program (I didn't major in studio art as an undergrad and my portfolio's kind of all over the place). What's the consensus on doing it there? I like the faculty work involved with the post-bac as well as the student work that's come out of it.

[GCeramics]

I am currently in the Post Bacc Program at PAFA and I personally love it. I am a sculptor which has been interesting because the faculty and most students who attend are "2D people" The enviornment is very Nurturing, Michael Moore is awesome! My work has blossomed in ways I did not think they could. You will definately gain a sense of direction in this program. If you like the program as a post bacc you are almost guaranteed to be accepted into the MFA Program. If you can it would be good to sit in on our seminar class or a group crit and it will give you a better idea.

[PouchPotato]

Hi there, PAFA student here...

you should know that Kanevsky teaches only in the undergradate programs, so as an MFA student, you won't have any interaction with him unless you work something out with him on the side, and he's only in on Mondays....check out Scott Noel's work, as well as Renee Foulks-- that's the kind of painting you'll be exposed to for the most part. Have you visited yet?