I have been asked by several students abut the validity of obtaining an MFA in art. While I have already posted my own thoughts on this subject, I found an article that offers another opinion and some great financial insight to the matter. Check out:
M.F.A.s: An Increasingly Popular, Increasingly Bad Financial Decision
Considering the financial risks of going to art school, now is a more pertinent time than ever to ask whether obtaining an MFA in art is worth the money.
If you are interested in, or thinking about attending an MFA program, you should read this article first.