tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post115958061707365013..comments2023-11-22T01:09:46.040-08:00Comments on myartspace>blog: Higher Education in Art: Does The MFA Make You a "Better" Artist?Brian Skibahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03707398699208090454noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-10029148384974309262009-09-18T05:50:18.212-07:002009-09-18T05:50:18.212-07:00I'm one of those people who got an MFA and who...I'm one of those people who got an MFA and who now thinks it was a complete waste of time and money. All I learned to do was question myself and the meaning of art. And right now, art seems meaningless. Nothing about art is original anymore and it hasn't been since the Modern artists of the 1950s. Art is dead. It's all about marketing not about talent. Art is a business, a big, Emilianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-1159679539495709022006-09-30T22:12:00.000-07:002006-09-30T22:12:00.000-07:00Brian, let me first thank you for bringing up a gr...Brian, let me first thank you for bringing up a great topic. <BR/><BR/>I'm currently getting a MA in art therapy and am planning on applying for MFA soon. After reading your blog, I can argue for both sides.<BR/><BR/>MFA, I feel is more of a 2-3 yr independent study studio where you have access to necessary equipment, materials, library, and professors. What you're REALLY paying for is the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-1159668786794743392006-09-30T19:13:00.000-07:002006-09-30T19:13:00.000-07:00Anastasia, Thanks for your comment.I think one imp...Anastasia, <BR/>Thanks for your comment.<BR/><BR/>I think one important part of being an artist that many artists seem to forget is the fact that finding a job related to our field of study is not likely to happen. (Unless, as you stated, the artist is a commercial artist.)<BR/><BR/>I'm always shocked by the number of people who attend MFA programs because they want to become famous. Those types Balhatainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812426376810899256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-1159639969673385362006-09-30T11:12:00.000-07:002006-09-30T11:12:00.000-07:00Suec,True, as the saying goes, a good businessman ...Suec,<BR/><BR/>True, as the saying goes, a good businessman (or woman) can sell anything. :P<BR/><BR/>Basic marketing is an issue that every artist should read up on. There are just to many examples of artists of all types being financially cheated by others.Balhatainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812426376810899256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-1159605453704678642006-09-30T01:37:00.000-07:002006-09-30T01:37:00.000-07:00I think those that can - do....and those that can'...I think those that can - do....and those that can't moan about it.<BR/><BR/>I don't have formal art qualifications but I have a dream and the drive to keep following it. It does rankle sometimes that I have less 'credibility' on paper if you compare CVs...and galleries quite often go on CVs...but there is absolutely no point in dwelling on this. You just get on with it.<BR/><BR/>I agree you need SueChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17485396254133631330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30618809.post-1159600300247298242006-09-30T00:11:00.000-07:002006-09-30T00:11:00.000-07:00I think a lot of it has to do with natural determi...I think a lot of it has to do with natural determination with a dash of business savy. A college professor can't really teach you how to be 'driven' in your field of choice. <BR/><BR/>However, if you want something bad enough you will get it... or at least grasp some aspect of that dream. All the complaining in the world won't help to accomplish your goal.<BR/><BR/>Art is a business. That is moreBalhatainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812426376810899256noreply@blogger.com