Application Guidelines

Required

Please respond to the following prompts:

1. Write about your interest in art, fashion, style, and design as well as previous creative experiences (One paragraph / 3-5 sentences).
2. 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).
3. 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).

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.

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