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Call for applications for Fall 2024: MFA in Art & Social Practice

Department of Art

Sam Houston State University   /   Deadline: 01/15/24

The Art & Social Practice MFA Program at Sam Houston State University welcomes applications for entry in August 2024. The 3-year MFA program supports artist and cultural producers who wish to explore the social role of art and engage with interdisciplinary, collaborative, process-based, and community-based strategies. The curriculum is designed to position students in leadership roles across mediums and disciplines and create artistic, conceptual, and educational projects with community partners. The SHSU Center for Community Engagement assists students with forging community partnerships. The program also prepares students to teach in higher education and offers Graduate Assistantships and Graduate Teaching Assistantships to qualified students who apply by January 2024.

Location

Sam Houston State University
1741 Bobby K. Marks Drive
Huntsville, TX 77340
United States

Fees

free

Eligibility

BFA in any art media.

Requirements

Graduate Admissions Application (submitted online through ApplyTexas.org)
Application fee / waived
Official transcript from undergraduate degree granting institution
Supplemental materials specific to Art and Social Practice:
Resume or CV
3 Letters of Recommendation including contact information
Digital portfolio provided via link(s) to Dropbox, Google Drive, Vimeo, or other website(s) where work can be viewed
Statement of Intent describing:
Your artistic background and experience
Your interest in art as a social practice
What you hope to achieve in this MFA program

Awards

Scholarships are available from the University, the College of Arts and Media, and the Department of Art. Out of state and international students may be eligible for in state tuition. The Assistantships and Scholarships offered offset the cost of tuition and make SHSU's MFA in Art & Social Practice an affordable program.

Considerations

MFA students are provided with individual private studios in the Natural Science and Art Research Center (NSARC). The NSARC is located off campus, near downtown Huntsville in the former Huntsville High School building. The 1937 building was renovated in 2021 to include graduate studios, galleries, and community meeting rooms for students to conduct classes, workshops, and meet with community organizations. The building also houses SHSU's collection of Natural History specimens and museum. MFA students also have access to and use of the facilities in the new 75000 sq. ft. Dana G. Hoyt Fine Arts Building. Built in 2019, the Hoyt Art Building has state of the art ventilation, studios, equipment, and digital labs for sculpture, photography, printmaking, animation, and graphic design.

Evaluation Criteria

The priority deadline to be considered for competitive funding is January 15, 2024. We welcome applicants with a BFA in any art media, or a BA in another discipline if the applicant demonstrates a track record of interdisciplinary creative research. For more information on the program, available scholarships, and how to apply online, visit https://www.shsu.edu/academics/art/degrees/mfa-art-social-practice.html. Or contact Jody Wood, jodywood@shsu.edu with questions.

Contact Information

Rebecca Finley
1741 Bobby K Marks Dr Box 2089
Huntsville, TX

P: 936-294-3418
W: Website: https://www.shsu.edu/academics/art/degrees/mfa-art-social-practice.html
E: bfinley@shsu.edu