Local / Global / Artist / Citizen
Program Overview
Cullowhee - WCU Main Campus
Full-Time, Residential
12 Candidate Cohort
3-year, 60-credits
App Deadline: February 1st
National Visiting Artist Program
About the Program
The MFA @ WCU provides a deep residential experience for independent creative research
and discovery in studio art. Our program is structured as a fluid inter-disciplinary program where students are
encouraged to explore, make and engage.
The School of Art + Design houses excellent facilities in Ceramics, Painting/Drawing,
Photography, Printmaking + Book-Arts and Sculpture.
For questions or to arrange a visit of the department during the academic year (September – May)please contact:
Tom Ashcraft, MFA Director, tdashcraft@wcu.edu or 828.227.7210
Highlights
- Inter-disciplinary + Traditional Study
- Studio Space with 24-hour Access
- Assistantships and Financial Aid
- National Visiting Artist Program
- Well-Equipped Facilities
- Beautiful Location
Visiting Artist Program
Recent visiting artists have included:
Ann Hamilton
Mark Mothersbaugh
Trenton Doyle Hancock
Clare Twomey
Kevin Snipes
Selena Kimball
Conor McGrady
Lee Walton
Chakaia Booker
Raven Chacon
Georgia Deal
Michael "BirdCap" Roy
Lucian Perkins
Hoss Haley
Del Harrow
Beverly McIver
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