APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Your application will be reviewed when we have received all of the following:
- Completed application form
- Essay describing an important experience in your life and how it affected you
- Official transcripts (SAT and/or ACT optional)
- Two faculty recommendations
- Portfolio of art work
- Non-refundable $25 application fee
Download an application form:
Microsoft Word version
Adobe PDF version
Portfolio Guidelines
A portfolio consists of 10-15 pieces of artwork. A sketchbook, clear photographs,
and slides may be included. It is often helpful to include some examples of
freehand drawing. Work copied from other artwork will not be considered.
Portfolios will be evaluated on the basis of skill and creativity.
Photographs or slides of three dimensional objects or of large two dimensional
pieces should be submitted in lieu of the actual art. When sending slides, please
submit 2"x 2" 35mm copies of the original slides. Do not send glass slides.
Slides and photographs should be numbered with number 1 on top and they should be
accompanied by a numbered list including title, medium, dimensions and date of
completion. Slides should either be banded together or in a protective cover
slide jacket/sheet in numerical order. With the image right side up and the
emulsion side down, please place a dot in the lower left hand corner. Be sure to
put your name on each slide and/or photograph. Please use protective materials
for mailing and for the return mailing of your portfolio.
Completed applications will be reviewed promptly, with strongest consideration
given to portfolio and essay. Although we will respect your portfolio, Heartwood
cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss. We will return portfolios shortly
after review dates, provided we have received proper return postage and address
labels.