Krystle and Marlon take the hard facts and data “to make it sense”, centering their experience as artists of color. Through their insight and other leaders in the field, they provide strategies to beat the average odds.

In this episode Krystle and Marlon discuss:

• Define what is an MFA in Studio Art?

• How to choose a program? State or Private?

• Stats on Black MFAs

• How many black students enter in a MFA program and upon graduation how many actually become a working artist?

Credits:

The Hidden Critique is produced and hosted by Krystle Lemonias and Marlon Tobias. Episodes are edited by Kirsten Pettifor. Original Music scores composed by Cesar Presa.

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• Reference and Resource links:

  • Exactly How Underrepresented Are Women and Black American Artists in the Art World?

  • Artist’s Report Back

  • Artist’s in the Workforce

  • Census Report 2022