Art Supplement Question

<p>Although I don't plan on majoring in art, art is a major part of my life and I want to include it on my application. One supplement, however, asks for 20 works of art and I feel like I only have 10-15 which are good enough to send. (My art is realistic painting which takes a long time to complete so I only finish around one or two a year.) Should I just send the 10-15 which I feel represent me as an artist? Or should I just not send an art supplement at all?</p>

<p>If you are completing one or two a year I don’t understand how you could submit 15. Do you plan to submit art you completed in middle school?</p>

<p>Juggle, You should send your best work. 10-15 is more than enough. Ideally you should show a variety of media, but if painting is what you do best, then it’s okay to concentrate on painting.</p>

<p>Curious to know which school requires 20 works. Is it possible that they mean 20 maximum? My son’s experience was that 12 was the norm.</p>

<p>If art is your main (or one of your main) extracurriculars, you should expand and enhance your application package to include an art resume (achievements, awards, classes), a supplemental recommendation from an instructor or a mentor, 1 or 2 media clippings, relevant essays.</p>

<p>PS, I just looked at your “Chances” thread. You should look at Williams – great sciences and high value placed on art/music involvement. Also, Wesleyan, Hamilton, Smith.</p>