Louise Borden, English as a Second Language
Louise Borden has over 24 years experience as an ESL instructor working with students of all ages from all over the world. She has spent much of her career working as an ESL program coordinator and instructor in public school districts in both New York and Ohio. For the past 7 years, she has also […]
Ben Bolter, Co-Director of Contemporary Music Ensemble & Associate Director of the Institute for New Music, Northwestern University, Bienen School of Music
Ben Bolter joined the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music faculty in 2014 as Co-Director of the Contemporary Music Ensemble and Associate Director of the Institute for New Music. He devotes his career to both traditional and new music while constantly exploring new ways to conduct and perform. Ben made his conducting debut in 2008 […]
How can I present my work to increase my chances of admission and possible merrit scholarships?
First of all, be sure and follow the specific portfolio guidelines for each institution exactly as they indicate. Adjust your portfolio according to their instructions — it is never one size fits all. If the school offers portfolio reviews, be sure to take advantage of that excellent opportunity for an “insider” view of your work. […]
What are National Portfolio Days?
National Portfolio Day is an event specifically for visual artists and designers. It is an opportunity for those who wish to pursue an education in the visual and related arts to meet with representatives from colleges accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Representatives will be available to review your artwork, […]
How important is my portfolio?
VERY. This is your chance to show everything that you do well. And follow specific directions on the school websites. Different schools have different requirements.
Aside from the art program, what else should I look for in deciding where to attend?
The college selection process is a very complicated one. Try to limit yourself to 4-6 choices based on the things that are important to you. Important things to consider include: geographic location, size and reputation of the school, big city versus small town or rural, the quality and reputation of the faculty, and of course, […]
Should I apply to an independent art school? Or to an art department that is part of a larger university?
That very much depends on what you are looking to achieve in college and beyond. In an independent art school, you are likely to get a very strong grounding in the visual arts and some exposure to liberal arts courses that will be geared to an artistic perspective. In the art department of a university, […]
I keep hearing about starving artists. Should I even consider visual arts as a major in college?
Majoring in art is exactly like majoring in any field in college, and in many ways, it is even better. College is always “you get out of it what you put into it”, as the saying goes. A visual art major is, after graduation, at the same crossroads as an anthropology, psychology, or philosophy major. […]
Which schools and visual arts programs have some of your students attended?
Aside from university-based programs, our students have gone on to art schools such as MICA, Pratt, Parson’s and RISD.
How are your workshops geared or tailored to visual artists?
ArtsBridge Visual Art workshops are about the real world of applying to art programs. Working with some of the finest art faculty from around the nation enhances the student’s skill sets and provides an opportunity for clear, concise, and supportive critiques of their work. Students will not just learn about one school’s approach, as they […]
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