Master of Fine Arts in Performing Arts

Bennington invites students of dance, drama, and music to develop their artistic vision through the College’s unique Master of Fine Arts program. In a supportive and demanding environment, self-motivated candidates collaborate with accomplished faculty members and other students, including undergraduates, to deepen their artistic passions and to hone their technical skills. The College’s outstanding facilities and wide-ranging faculty challenge students to pursue their fascinations across media and between disciplines.

Central to Bennington’s MFA program is the idea that MFA candidates show work throughout their time in the program. Faculty members comment on this work in its process and evaluate its ultimate product. Another key principle is that students work outside their medium and discipline by exploring other areas in one or more courses.

Applicants to the MFA program should submit a statement describing their experience in the arts, their specific goals, and their proposal for using Bennington’s resources to accomplish those goals. The MFA program is designed as a two-year, four-term program; however, students who cannot commit to four consecutive terms are encouraged to propose an alternative schedule. Such proposals should be made when applying.

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For more information about this program, please contact the Office of Admissions at 802-440-4312 or admissions@bennington.edu.