If you would like to visit the Department of Art to see our spacious, well equipped studio facilities and Mac Labs, and to discuss with you how our program can help you shape your future in art, please call (978) 542-6222 for an appointment. The Art Department is located in Meier Hall 309 (Arts and Sciences building). If you wish to contact us by mail, please send inquiries to:

Chairperson, Art Department
Salem State College
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
E-mail: art@salemstate.edu

Art Portfolio

Admission to the Art Major at Salem State College requires an Art portfolio. The following helpful hints may be useful in preparing the portfolio. A good art portfolio demonstrates a wide
range of skills, therefore, it is important to study art and to learn a variety of artistic techniques. Try to work in different mediums.

1. It is recommended that your portfolio contain 10-15 original works. You may include some work from your imagination, but it is best to work from direct observation. Do not include copied work.
2. If you include black and white photographs, they should be images that you personally have printed.
   
3. If you include slides or photographs of 3-dimensional art (ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, etc.), please include at least two views of each work.
   
4. Presentation is important. If you choose to submit slides, they should be original work, in sharp focus, clear and bright. They should be matted. Mats on drawings, prints, and watercolor paintings should be neatly cut.
   
5. Finally, include only your best work.

Slide portfolios can be sent to:

Admissions Office
Salem State College
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970

Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for slide
return. If you do not have slides of your work, you may
drop off and pick up your portfolio at the Art Department.