Photos by Sandra Sellars© Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | 2023 Teen Stylin’: “Illusion” Runway show, May 7.
Application Deadline: Fri, Jan 12, 2024
Acceptances Sent Out: Fri, Jan 26, 2024
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Students will be notified of the condition of their acceptance by Jan 26. Students are responsible for ensuring that their application has been received. Please email teenprograms@gmail.com with questions or concerns.
Application Submissions:
In addition to your application form, you must submit answers to the Application Questions, a Portfolio, and a Teacher Recommendation (non-family member). All parts are required.
Application Questions
Required
Please respond to the following prompts:
- Write about your interest in art, fashion, style, and design as well as previous creative experiences (One paragraph / 3-5 sentences).
- Are you self-motivated? We are looking for artists who have original ideas and excellent follow through. Please write about your ability to get things done on time. Give an example or two (One paragraph / 3-5 sentences).
- This year’s theme is “Mementos,” and is from the Latin word memento, meaning to remember. A memento enhances a memory by giving it a form, making it material. Please write about this year’s theme, “Mementos.” First, describe what the theme means to you. Next, write about ways you see artist and designers creating mementos (Two paragraphs / 3-5 sentences for each paragraph).
Portfolio
Required
Submit two to three examples of original artwork in any of the following media:
- Graphic Design
- Drawing/Illustration/Painting/Photography
- 3-D Object/Sculpture
- Time Based media
Applicants may submit their work digitally by uploading it to the appropriate boxes in the application form.
Individual files should be in JPEG (.jpg) format with file sizes not exceeding 1 MB each. Time-based work should be submitted below as a web link to YouTube, Vimeo or Sound cloud.
Original and printed works of art will not be accepted.
Teacher/Professional Recommendation
Required
Choose a professional/personal reference (teacher, coach, supervisor, scout leader, etc.) who is able to provide details about you that include:
- Performance as a student or program participant
- Aptitude and industriousness
- Level of commitment and ability to follow through
- Leadership abilities and/or experience
- Character
Copy and share the link below to your reference for online submission of recommendations.
https://vmfa.formstack.com/forms/teen_programs_recommendation_form_24
For more information about this program, visit Teen Stylin’.