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Will you be purchasing an iPad through BLUR, bringing your own, or borrowing one from the program? (Note that a security deposit is required if borrowing an iPad.)

You're almost finished! Just complete these last three steps and you're done.

1.) Why do you want to attend BLUR?: *

In the space above, please write a brief (500-750 words) statement of intent describing why you would like to come to BLUR. Be specific in terms of your goals and aspirations, as well as how you think you would benefit from the experience. Above all, BE CREATIVE! If you would like to be considered for a need-based scholarship, please indicate that in your statement and we will send you additional financial aid application materials asap.

2.) We would like to see and hear your best work! : *

Please upload a sample using our on-line submission tool below. If you encounter technical difficulties, or trouble creating digital versions of your work, please email us at blur@sbc.edu and we will gladly help you. Guidelines: Creative Writing applicants, please attach no more than 10 pages of work. We accept most forms of word processing files, including .doc, .docx, rtf, and textedit formats. Visual Art applicants, please attach 3-6 photographs or scanned images, including jpegs and gifs. We also accept Powerpoint files and most video files. Theatre applicants, please attach a video (no more than 3 minutes) of you performing either a monologue or brief scene.

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3.) Letter of Recommendation

This is your opportunity for your teachers and mentors to sing your praises. Ask a teacher or mentor acquainted with your abilities as an artist and person to email a letter telling us why you should be admitted to BLUR. In addition to your abilities, letters should address how well you would work collaboratively with others.

Deadline: Letters must be sent electronically to blur@sbc.edu no later than April 8th.

Selection Process

Based on the strength of your application, BLUR faculty will choose 40 students (10 in each concentration) to join us June 16th-July 7th. All applicants will be notified by April 15th of the faculty’s decision.

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Applications for BLUR 2014 will open soon! Please fill out the following form and submit a work sample via our online submission manager (deadline TBA). Admissions decisions will be made no later than April 1.

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