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Join us May 25th for the 2022 DIGITAL SHORT STORY exhibit, featuring 8 stories by 8 talented storytellers in digital format.

The exhibit will be online at GATHER so you can ask the storytellers questions.

https://t.co/K1MGx65P2R

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2022-05-25

Welcome to the Class of '23 Amos Stillwell!

Amos is a cartoonist and storyboard artist originally hailing from Boston, MA. Learn more about Amos, and check out his work on his bio page!

https://t.co/eotFvVK8wE

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2021-06-19

Maura Condrick ‘21 continues her Takeover!

Splash! Whoosh! Smash! USO-(Unidentified Sinking Object)! More pages from my thesis.
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2021-05-25

It’s Maggie’s Takeover Day! Here’s a peek at one if her story’s characters.

“And finally the eponymous Tommy! He might be a little bit of a James Dean wannabe, but that’s ok.”



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2021-05-19

Meet the storytellers 11/19! When words and images come together, they can create powerful visual narratives — stories that can touch hearts, change minds and even change the way we see our world.

https://t.co/RaQCwO1Fjj

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2020-11-13

INFO SESSION: Join us on November 5th and ask us anything about our MFA!

Hear about our low-residency visual storytelling MFA from Chair Nathan Fox, along with students, alums and guests. Get your questions ready!

https://t.co/abY43RFRo5

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2020-10-06

INFO SESSION 11/5: Comprised of 3 8-week summer sessions in NYC & 2 academic years online, this low-residency MFA program emphasizes creative writing AND figurative visual expression. Illustration by Amanda Sartor '20.

https://t.co/OgoWDlkKwz

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2020-10-05

Character & Empathy course: Students rapidly create characters through a series of prompts and improvisation exercises. Over the second half of the course, they create and refine an original character.

https://t.co/ZOaiZq6I5W

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2020-08-26

Takeover! Sarah Shaw (‘20):

My great-grandmother had the agency that only a wise, elderly person has; she could say whatever she wanted and it could not be argued or questioned.

https://t.co/vEYC5MQShe

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2020-05-01

MFA Visual Narrative is going online for the Summer of 2020. Apply now to join the Class of 2022.

Visit our Application Overview page or drop us a line for details at mfavn.edu.

https://t.co/45Csuc2Ytl

[Image by Amanda Sartor '20]

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2020-04-15

A huge congratulations to Gabi Berkers (’19) Her thesis ‘Ode to Orléans’ is a graphic novel that will be published by Uitgeverij Syndikaat in May 2020!

We LOVE this story (and Gabi) so much. Watch for news of its launch on our page.

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2020-02-20

Don't miss Amanda Sartor's beautiful, compelling Digital Shorty Story from 2019, 'Stumble On, Begin Again'

The Class of 2020 student will be showing us peeks at her thesis story soon. Cannot wait!

https://t.co/KR1l0IrnMt

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2020-02-19

No it's not too late to apply to our Visual Narrative MFA . The 1st round of reviews has started, but we'll review on a rolling basis. WATCH lay out what we're looking for. HINT: You'll have fun!

https://t.co/d3T4PbBgPo

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2020-01-17

Our faculty is made up of pros like Matt Rota. You’ve seen his work in among many others. His award-winning talent for capturing the essence of a news story is one of the reasons he’s perfect for MFAVN!

https://t.co/YykBBiJYy6

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2019-12-18

Sole Seoul Soul | A story about a grim reaper who has lost himself, by Kathryn Silver (Class of 2019)

https://t.co/wI4NPM3Mi1

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2019-12-05

Applications are now open for the Summer 2020 term! We're looking for some hard-working storytellers who want to build a network of innovative talent (i.e. make lifelong friends) Image by (Class of 2020) https://t.co/0sws7waFCI

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2019-12-03

'Me in 100 Anatomical Objects and Subjects' Join us for a lecture w/ guest Michael Sappol, as part of the Storyteller's Lecture Series hosted by MFA Visual Narrative and Library West. 12/3 6:30pm at the School of Visual Arts, 141 W. 21st, lower level.

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2019-11-28

Would you like to get your portfolio reviewed by MFA Visual Narrative Chair/The Weatherman co-creator NATHAN FOX? He'll be in Chicago 11/2 10am-2pm! School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 280 S. Columbus Dr. Images by

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2019-10-30

WATCH: Martin Xing's ('21) 'Misbelief' story is titled 'How to make a baby!' and it is a must-see!

https://t.co/Lyf4wsR6kl

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2019-10-25

We're proud of our Chair, Nathan Fox's contribution to this amazing SVA legacy. His 'What's your story?' series still delights! https://t.co/wJomQ3a3bC

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2019-10-16