MFA Graduate Degree Portfolio Prep & Application Advice from Andrew Raftery

RISD Graduate Printmaking Professor Andrew Raftery speaks to Art Prof Clara Lieu, providing advice on how to prepare an MFA application: the portfolio, writing the artist statement, getting letters of recommendation, when to attend, and more.
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Clara Lieu was an Adjunct Professor at the Rhode Island School of Design from 2007-2020. Her artwork has been exhibited at the International Print Center NY, the Currier Museum, Childs Gallery, the Davis Museum, and more. Lieu received an artist fellowship from the MA Cultural Council, has written for the NY Times, and lectured at Brown University, the NAEA conference, and in Vancouver & China. She has been profiled in Artsy, Hyperallergic, KPCC, & WBUR.
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I found the advice and recommendations from Professor Andrew Raftery very helpful. I really like how he discusses the importance of having the patience and dedication to take something on and explore it in depth. I can see why he is a good teacher and advisor. Thank you for this interview.

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[@amandanorris8]

Oh this is information I desperately need as I look more into the MFA program. Thanks 🙏

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Helpful information, thank you!

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[@richarddillard91]

I have the most random question. When dealing with the portfolio, if there is not a time frame listed, what would you suggest would be the oldest work listed? I am asking as life took me on an adventure and my most recent work hasn't been photographed. So 2015 was the last in my up to date portfolio. I am actively working towards a newer portfolio, but this knowledge would be helpful If I think some of my undergrad work was/is worthy of including. Thank you! Very informative videos.

[@sidrazafar967]

I have one question so I'm sending portfolio to art university and they just asked for the pictures nothing else so i just send them Pictures of work without including the concept ? Or I can write concept and details beside the picture And the next question is can i send pictures from different angle as I'm sculpture student I do 3d work?

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Most of the time schools will require an artist statement or a small description of the piece, so I would make sure to double check for those! Feel free to check out this page for tips on how to write an artist statement: artprof.org/art-school/bfa-programs-art-school/how-to-write-an-artist-statement/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@zhussupov89]

Hi! What if I don’t have a bachelor degree in visual arts, but still want to apply MFA painting. There is no one who could give me a recommendation from the sphere.

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You would probably need to take some time becoming part of some sort of art community, maybe through a local or online crit group, volunteering for your local arts organization, or taking a continuing ed class. Every program is different with how strict they are about the recommenders being from art academia. I think there is a fair amount of wiggle room on that point. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@KpxUrz5745]

In my experience having graduated an Ivy League MFA program, I recall a number of fellow students who came from other fields (such as religion!) directly into yhe graduate program. Personally I found that quite strange, because how could someone aspire to attain a Masters degree when they have little or no work and background in the field? In my view, the art department appeared to simply be ensuring that they had no vacancies. I have no idea how these students convinced the school that they were reasonable candidates for an MFA.

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