MFA: Is It Really Worth All of This?

Moderator: Lauren Skelly

Panelists: Christopher DelloiaconoKatrina RattermannJarred Pfeiffer

Lauren Skelly

Lauren SkellyBFA Adelphi University, Garden City, NY – studied with Bill Shillalies & Anti LiuMA Adelphi University, Garden City, NY (exp. Summer 2014)

Rhode Island School of Design

Christopher Delloiacono

B.F.A. Adelphi University, Garden City, NY - Studied with Bill Shillalies & Anti LiuM.F.A Long Island University at C.W. Post - studied with Frank Olt

Adelphi University

Long Island Universityat C.W. Post Campus

Katrina Rattermann

University of Cincinnati, DAAP

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Class of 2013

WATERSHED

UC CERAMICS CLUB

Jarred Pfeiffer

B.S. in Art University of Wisconsin, Madison, WIStudied with Bruce Howdle

2007 Teach For America Corps, Charlotte, NC

2010 Artist in Residence Carroll University, Waukesha, WI

Studied with Mike Imes

MFA Kansas State University, Manhattan, KSMajor professor Dylan Beck

Evolution of work in grad school…

Tenure Track Ceramics Instructor, Cuesta College,

San Luis Obispo, CA

Why pursue an MFA?

Teach?Shows?Studio Space? Personal Growth?Passion?

Where Should I Apply?

Location

Cost

Faculty

Facilities

2 vs. 3 year program

Applications:What Will I need?

Images

Statement of Intent

CV

Artist Statement

Letters of Recommendation

Transcripts

Application Fee ($45-$100/school)

Before Accepting…

Tuition Waiver?

Stipend?

Opportunity to Teach?

Studio Space?

Relocation Expenses?

Work it…

You’ve been chosen for a great school, but maybe it’s not all that it seems, what happens next?

The Final Countdown

Applications

Research

Time Management

Critique

Planning

It’s a great big world…

Now where is my JOB?

Lauren Skelly www.laurenskelly.com

Katrina Rattermannwww.katrinarattermann.com

Jarred Pfeiffer www.jarredpfeiffer.com

Christopher Delloiacono www.cldartistry.com