Application Deadline: Fri, Jan 7, 2022
Acceptances Sent Out: Fri, Jan 14, 2022
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Students will be notified of the condition of their acceptance by Jan 14. Students are responsible for ensuring that their application has been received. Please email teenprograms@VMFA.museum with questions or concerns.
Application Submissions:
In addition to your application form, you must submit a Written Statement, a Teacher Recommendation (non-family member) and a Portfolio. All parts are required.
Writing Statement
Required
This year’s theme, JOURNEY, is inspired by the special exhibition Tsherin Sherpa: Spirits which will open in February. Compose a written statement describing your interest in art, fashion, style, and design as well as previous experience (if any; none is required). Next, describe one way that you apply the concept of “journey” in your daily life. What does journey mean to you? What is its importance? How does journey relate to your identity, values, and/or choices?
(500 – 750 words).
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.
Portfolio
Required
Submit one 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.
For more information about this program, visit Teen Stylin’.