Building a portfolio and finding MFA Programs

[Lefiont]

Hi All!

I'm new to this forum and am an aspiring candidate to an MFA program. The problem is, I don't know which one or what to look for! I'm sure there are a million of these threads and everyone has a different story. I'm just trying to get some guidance for my particular scenario. I'm finishing my BA as a non-traditional student. My educational background was studio art, but this year I H ad to switch to a Graphic Design program and will be finishing in that program. So, my BA will be in graphic design but I want to get into an MFA studio art program - this is where my focus is even today while I'm finishing my BA degree. So, I don't have a large body of work and this is something I'll be working on over the next few months.

So, first - as an online student who is working on entering a program outside of their final degree program, are there any resources for helping me to build a portfolio? Peer groups or anything?

Are there programs that might be more appropriate for me than others based on my situation? My primary focus is drawing/painting and encaustic painting (using mixed media interdisciplinary).

Is there a list of mixed media/interdisciplinary MFA programs across the US? To be honest (except maybe NYC), I'm open to almost anywhere. Just looking for a good program where I can learn and grow.

Any guidance you can provide for me?

 

Thanks in advance and have a great day!

Phil

[Lefiont]

Bueller?

[Xxanderr]

You should post images of your work and an artist statement. Attending National Portfolio day annually will also prove to be very helpful and could potentially serve as a resource 

[Lefiont]

On 8/25/2017 at 4:52 PM, Zander said:

You should post images of your work and an artist statement. Attending National Portfolio day annually will also prove to be very helpful and could potentially serve as a resource 

I just built a portfolio online. Here's the link! I know many of these pieces need to be fleshed out a bit but this will give me a place to start:

https://philliphoyt101.myportfolio.com/projects

[Xxanderr]

11 hours ago, Lefiont said:

I just built a portfolio online. Here's the link! I know many of these pieces need to be fleshed out a bit but this will give me a place to start:

https://philliphoyt101.myportfolio.com/projects

  Thanks for sharing your artist website. MFA programs are very competitive. Maybe wait 3-5 or more years before applying! Looks like you're just getting starting there's no rush. Good luck! 

[Lefiont]

2 hours ago, Zander said:

  Thanks for sharing your artist website. MFA programs are very competitive. Maybe wait 3-5 or more years before applying! Looks like you're just getting starting there's no rush. Good luck! 

I appreciate the feedback. I guess I still have a long way to go.  Thank you for your time in replying.

[IrisR]

Give it a shot, worth what can happen you don't get in. If you are ready for an MFA apply.