Head Start

Dear Artists,

You might think preparing to apply to art school is really far away, but I already have people getting started now with our art school admissions bundle for fall 2027 admission.

Depending on when applicants start working with me, it's a really different conversation. The people who are working with me now have plenty of time to fill gaps in their skills. Their brainstorming is in full swing with lots of time for marination. (especially important for MFA applicants)

We're reviewing artwork that most likely isn't going to end up in their portfolio, which makes feedback a much more chill, relaxing experience.

Most of all, it's the head start that matters. When I start a big project I do something as early as I can. I feel like I'm "ahead" and for some reason, that just feels awesome. I find a big part of managing the stress of portfolio prep is deciding when to start.

No matter when you get started, a portfolio "check up" is really important. You can take stock of what you have so far, and make an efficient plan.

Or, you may even find out that an MFA program isn't what you thought it was, and want to know what to do instead. (residencies are great)

Perhaps you don't even know if you'll apply. Either way, reply and tell me where you're at right now, I probably have a free resource to send your way.

xoxo Prof Lieu.

You can stop getting MFA newsletters here, and BFA ones here.

30 min. that can make or break your portfolio

A portfolio critique ensures that you have a solid plan customized to your work so you can proceed with clarity.

Instead of trying to follow generic advice, you can be confident with concrete, actionable items for the months ahead.

Meet me in Brooklyn next week!

I'm giving tours of the Brooklyn Fine Art Print fair + a panel discussion onFriday April 10: Print Ecosystem 101: Navigating Curators, Galleries, and Academia.

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