Portfolio Plork
​First project
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In preparation for your resume, begin writing your artist's statement.
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You can click on the tape to find examples of
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Then start your first draft or start by completing these thoughts:
- I make art because...
- Art affects the way I see the world...
- My favorite medium is... because...
Nicole
This piece was a Scholastic Art Gold Key Award Winner. It is composed of digital images, painted wood boxes, & string.
​On your Mark!
So you are ready to create an audition portfolio for an art magnet school or post secondary art school. Congrats!

Depending on the school you will need at least 10 pieces of show quality work. But the portfolio is just part of the process. Make sure your attendance and your grades are great. Most schools look at more than your sketchbook and your portfolio to determine your acceptance to their school.

Get Set!
Learn all that you can about the school you wish to attend.
Go to their websites, orientations, workshops, talk to students & teachers, & visit. Think about what kind of art you like and create - and write an artist statement. You can find out more about artist statements
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Go!
You cannot begin working on your sketchbook and portfolio soon enough. Take 100 photos every day! Draw every day! Keep your sketchbook with you at all times! They will help you find YOUR voice.
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Maite
This mixed media self portrait is created on brown kraft paper with charcoal and white pencil.
It received a Gold Key in Scholastic Art Awards and was part of Maite's portfolio.