In addition to the general application requirements, the program requires the following supplemental information:
- Portfolio: Applicants must submit 10-15 pieces of their recent work and/or up to 10 minutes of time-based work. It's important that the work represents your current strengths, interests, skills and experiences. More information about the visual art portfolio can be found here.
- Resume/CV: Applicants must submit a resume that chronologically outlines your background in the arts. This should include exhibitions and awards, as well as professional experiences and related activities, such as research.
- Personal Essay: The personal essay should not exceed three pages and should address the following questions:
- Tell us about your most recent/current art work.
- What would you identify as important artistic and intellectual influences on your art work? In addition to artists, this might also include writers, scientists, theorists, and other cultural producers.
- In what ways do you hope to expand and further your art practice at SMFA at Tufts?
- Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores, if applicable: A minimum TOEFL score of 90 (iBT), IELTS score of 6.5, or Duolingo score of 100 is required for admission.
Prerequisites
All applicants must hold an undergraduate degree, such as a BA or BFA, from an accredited institution of higher education.
Tuition and Financial Aid
See Tuition and Financial Aid information for GSAS Programs.
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences provide tuition scholarships to high achieving applicants to the Post-Bacc in Studio Art. To learn more about our process and generous tuition scholarships, contact SMFA Admissions at SMFAgradadmissions@tufts.edu.
