About Master’s Program,
Our Studio Art MFA is an accredited, three-year, 60 credit-hour, in-residence studio program that combines contemporary critical engagement with technical proficiency.
All students in the MFA Studio Art program will receive funding support during their three-years of study. We are able to provide a range of graduate assistantships, which includes a full-tuition waiver. In addition, students have the opportunity to apply for research fellowships and grants.
Students enter the program through one of 6 media areas (ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking or sculpture) and work closely with faculty and graduate students from those areas while in the program. Though it is expected students have a strong background in their chosen medium, they are encouraged to work across disciplines and across media. The curriculum is designed to support a variety of approaches to art making, coupled with rigorous theoretical inquiry, research, and social awareness.
Propelled by transformational gifts received from the Walton Family Support Foundation and Windgate Charitable Foundation, there are ample opportunities for graduate-specific travel and research grants, summer assistantships and fellowships, and established partnerships with artist residencies and craft centers nationally. Furthermore, the Studio Art program will soon break ground on a new 145,000 square foot studio art complex to house MFA studios, art and design classrooms and studios, shared-use labs, and galleries.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- 48-51 credit hours in studio courses, plus 9-12 hours in art history courses
- The required final semester in the M.F.A. program is to be devoted to work on the MFA exhibition (ARTS 601V, 6 credit hours). The production and presentation—under the direction of a graduate committee—of a one-person exhibition of art work is the focus of the student’s final term. Beyond the thesis exhibition, the MFA candidate will be responsible for making an acceptable digital presentation of the exhibition and exhibition statements, which will be retained by the School of Art and the University Library.
The GRE is not required for applicants to the MFA program in the School of Art at the University of Arkansas.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
All accepted MFA’s are eligible to receive a full Graduate Assistantship which includes a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend. In addition, graduates receive a Graduate Fellowship in the amount of $4,000 per year to assist with university fees.
Graduate Assistantships are renewable for up to three years, contingent on making satisfactory academic progress and fulfillment of assistantship duties. Graduate Assistant duties consist of 20 hours of work per week in the School of Art. Duties are assigned by the School of Art, based on the needs of the School and taking into consideration the student’s interests, experience, and expertise. Examples of Graduate Assistant duties include teaching support, teaching, gallery, and media area assistance, directing sUgAR, the student-run gallery, and coordinating the visiting artist program.
Summer graduate assistantships and summer research fellowships may be available for those who wish to enroll in summer courses, but are not guaranteed.
Application Requirement,
Aademic Backround
Program Information
Statements and Resume/CV
Unofficial Transcripts
References
Portfoilio
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2025
Application Fee,
The graduate school application fee is $60.
