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View Poll Results: Do you have a formal art education? If YES, skip this poll and answer poll #1
I wanted to pursue a formal education in art but succumbed to pressures against it. 12 32.43%
I am now working in the field for which I majored. 6 16.22%
I lacked the financial means to go to college at all. 6 16.22%
I now regret not pursuing a formal background in art education. 8 21.62%
I did not have a desire to pursue art as a career, but developed it later in life. 14 37.84%
I plan on going back to school to study fine art. 3 8.11%
I attend artist workshops. 24 64.86%
I think a formal art education is somewhat worthless and everything I need to know to succeed can be gained by practical experience, practice, and networking with other artists. 9 24.32%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

 
 
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Old 03-07-2006, 10:14 AM   #7
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Or 4 different polls....

I was very interested in the survey, but didn't feel I really fit anywhere. I have an A.A.S. degree in art, and I am not sure where that would 'classify' in terms of formal art education.

I wouldn't say that I learned much about making art there. I went in wanting to learn how to paint, and even after graduating Summa Cum Laude and taking the most advanced painting class they had, I didn't know how to paint at all. But, I really enjoyed the sociology and philosophy classes, and the pottery class.

I don't regret spending the time and energy there, but I really didn't learn a thing until I studied on my own, which is why I have not trotted off to KCAI like I planned to do when I was 15. I am, though, dreaming of taking workshops and really want to build relationships with artists I admire to keep the info and passion bouncing around.

I'll keep on the lookout for a new poll.
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