Final: Artist Interview

You need to have:

1. Artist Name.
2. Contact Information.
   
3. Website [if the artist has one].
4. At Least 2-3 Photos of the Artist's Work Samples [and of yourself and the artist, if possible]. The photos must be in minimum 600x600 to max 1200x1200 in pixels.

RULES: Please do NOT interview your classmates for the final. You cannot interview LaGuardia students for the final project. Professors and Staff members are good choices.

A few students asked me for sample questions for the final project.

My suggestions would be:

• What is your JOB TITLE? How long have you been doing the job?

• What is your BEST WORK in New York? What inspired it?

• How would you define SUCCESS in New York?

• Do you have any artist MENTOR who significantly influenced you as an artist?

• Do you have any ADVICE for young artists who are starting out?

Please make sure you know what type of art your artist is making. You want to come up with specific questions based on what they create. Please prepare follow-up questions on the spot depending on the answers you receive. It may be better to choose an artist whose work you really like. Please send them a Thank-You note after your interview.

EXTRA INFORMATION on Where to Find NYC Artists:

School of Visual Arts is coming to LaGuardia on Dec. 6th. Room M-230 at 1:00pm. "I would like to meet with a few recent art graduates who are successful in New York"

Pratt MFA Open Studio on Friday, Dec. 9th, 5-9pm. You can meet lots of artists during this free event. "I am an art blogger and would like to interview you for my blog." Free admission.

Hunter MFA Thesis Exhibition Opening on Wed., Dec. 14th. 6-8pm. You can meet many many artists during the opening reception. "I am a CUNY student interested in applying for Hunter in one or two years." This is a CUNY event. Free admission and free food/drink.

City College Open Studio on Dec. 2nd [call the school for details].

Talk to Professors, staff members, or alumni who keep in touch with artists who used to work for LaGuardia or graduated from LaGuardia.

And of course, Facebook, Twitter, and other people's blogs. Please always choose a public space for an initial meeting and go with your classmates, not alone, if you are visiting someone's art studio.