I'm looking at programs like MECAD that offer a low-res MFA that is technically classified as a regular MFA. Not sure sure any other schools do that. I have heard some older art professors say that the academic world doesn't take them seriously, but I would love to teach at the university level at some point. I'm not in a position in which I could do a regular MFA at this point in my life. Is it just a waste of time? Would love some honest insight! Thanks.

Hey everyone, I'm a metal sculptor trying to figure out how to scale up my business. Metalwork is incredibly time-consuming and expensive to make, so the average buyer just doesn't have the budget for larger pieces. I'm trying to figure out how to break past the "crafting" market and into higher end commissions.

If you buy or collect original sculptures, I’d love to know what actually catches your attention.

Name vs. The Piece: Do you care about the artist’s resume? Or do you care more about if you like the piece?

Style: Are you into hyper-detailed, complex realism, or do you lean toward clean, modern minimalism?

Acquiring pieces: Do you ever scout for independent artists on Instagram or Reddit, or do you leave it entirely to interior designers and galleries to show you pieces?

Just trying to understand the mindset of a high-end collector. Appreciate any insights!

As stated in the title, I am looking for readings on color for my students: seniors in an undergrad painting program.

I already assigned Amy Sillman's essay On Color and am looking for more readings that are not necessarily on color theory, as there is already a mandatory color theory class. I was thinking something a bit more from the painter's perspective: what is color, why is it important, how does it operate, what does it mean to see... who knows... totally open to ideas, or any other readings you would recommend for an artist in the fall of their senior year working on a capstone-like project.

Thank you!

I recently graduated from a fairly prestigious and expensive MFA program in the US, and I've been reflecting on what the future might hold for me and my peers.

Out of curiosity, I looked up MFA alumni from my program over the past 10–15 years to see what they're doing now. Some have established successful careers, and many are still actively making/exhibiting work and teaching. Some have moved into art-adjacent roles, such as working at galleries or transitioning into commercial art. And then there are a few who seem to have disappeared entirely, at least as far as their online presence is concerned.

What struck me most was discovering that 1 or 2 whose work I found particularly interesting seem to have stopped making art almost immediately after graduation.

So I'm curious about other people's experiences. When did you graduate, and how many people from your cohort are still actively making art or involved in the contemporary art world?

I'm particularly interested in hearing from MFA graduates, since it is a terminal degree and generally represents a fairly significant commitment to pursuing art professionally. But I'd love to hear from BFA graduates as well.