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Pacific Northwest College of Art | PNCA

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Pacific Northwest College of Art | PNCA’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Artist Statement Short Response

Required
500 Words

Please submit an artist statement to help us determine your ability to be a successful student at PNCA. This is an opportunity for you to distinguish yourself from other applicants and to share aspects of your work that are not reflected in your portfolio. We would like to hear about your interests and concerns and how they shape the art you make as well as your goals and ambitions as a student at PNCA.

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