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  • Joe Bowler in his studio, doing a portrait demonstration

    Joe Bowler in his studio, doing a portrait demonstration

  • Thesis Illustration, Ron Mazellan

    Thesis Illustration, Ron Mazellan

  • Illustration, Greg Newbold

    Illustration, Greg Newbold

  • Texas artist Real Musgrave discussing his work with students

    Texas artist Real Musgrave discussing his work with students

  • Jane Sperry Eisenstat speaking to students about an illustration from her collection

    Jane Sperry Eisenstat speaking to students about an illustration from her collection

  • Director Murray Tinkelman and Thesis Advisor, Bill Thomson critiquing students

    Director Murray Tinkelman and Thesis Advisor, Bill Thomson critiquing students

Program Overview

This prestigious program is the ONLY Low Residency MFA in the country that is dedicated exclusively to Illustration. We stress personal growth and entrepreneurship.

Program Overview

Be a Part of the Family

The interaction between the faculty and the students, and the student’s interactions with each other is the magical part of being a member of our ‘family’.

Be a Part of the Family

Travel With Us

Begin your studies at the Hartford Art School then travel to various cities across the United States to meet with leading Illustrators and Illustration Entrepreneurs.

Travel With Us

Thesis

Develop your thesis, an exciting self-initiated capstone body of work, and exhibit it in the Hartford Art School Joseloff Gallery. Invite guests and clients to the artist’s reception.

Thesis