{
  "id": 17239997,
  "title": "Otis College of Art and Design in LA Offers a Two-Year MFA Fine Arts Degree Program",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/otis-college-of-art-and-design-in-la-offers-a-two-year-mfa-fine-arts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T14:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hyperallergic",
    "slug": "hyperallergic",
    "url": "https://hyperallergic.com/otis-college-of-art-and-design-in-la-offers-a-two-year-mfa-degree-program/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles offers a two-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Fine Arts degree program, fostering an artistic learning environment where artists from diverse backgrounds can thrive together. The program provides access to various studios, labs, and galleries, enabling students to develop their skills and engage with society. MFA students enjoy 24/7 access to individual working studios and are guaranteed at least one semester of a Graduate Teaching Internship or Graduate Assistantship. The curriculum encompasses painting, sculpture, lighting studios, wood and metal shops, photography, video, film, printmaking, and ceramics labs. The college also hosts distinguished alumni such as Carlos Almaraz, Alonzo Davis, Roberto Gil de Montes, Judithe Hernandez, and others, along with an Einstein Visiting Artist Lecture Series featuring renowned artists and thought leaders. The priority deadline for fall entry is January 15, with applications accepted on a rolling basis after these deadlines.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}