Non-Portfolio based art programs as a safety

uskoolfish
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:47:10 +0000

Thanks for your imput. I have an older D who is in a vocal performance program for musical theatre. On those forums, it is always advised to have a safety–non-audition-school in the mix of where you apply because it is just so competitive.

Younger D is only a sophomore, but has announced that she wants to be an art major (with the intention of becoming an art teacher.) All of the options that I have found seem to have portfolio requirements. I think she will do fine, but wanted some “non-audition” options.

What liberal arts colleges have good art programs for a B+/A- student? She will hopefully do well on SAT/ACT. Right now she has about a 90/91 average weighted.

Would like to have her between Boston and Washington DC area. Not more than 5 or so hours (driving) from NY.

I am not looking for a second rate art school. I would rather find a liberal arts college or university with a good studio art departement as a back up.