Post Undergraduate Assistantship

Visual Arts, PUA, Continued Education, Career Building, Creative Research, Scholarly Research

Developed by the UW Department of Visual Arts, the Post Undergrad Assistantship (PUA) supports recently graduated department students interested in continuing their visual arts education while preparing for the next step in their creative or scholarly careers. The PUA experience emphasizes independent, intensive studio time, allowing early-career artists to expand and refine their portfolios. The PUA experience ranges from assisting in college courses, learning how to properly maintain studio spaces and equipment, and exploring extra-curricular professional opportunities.

What could your PUA journey look like? Imagine the possibilities and apply for a PUA today.

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The PUA Experience

Guided by faculty mentors, the benefits of the PUA include priority for studio space in the UW Visual Arts building, continued education opportunities, potential funding, and access to departmental equipment, resources, and materials applicable to their area of study. Historically, the post-undergraduate assistantship prepares visual arts students to strategically advance their careers when applying to competitive MFA programs or pursuing other professional opportunities.

Don't forget, PUAs must re-apply for their studio space every semester.

FAQ

Learn more about the PUA including eligibility and application requirements.

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Cozy ceramic sculpture of pillows and a bouquet in a basket

No. The PUA prepares senior studio art students to apply for competitive MFA Programs throughout the country.

UW graduates and graduating UW senior students who have earned a BA or BFA in Studio Art, a BFA in Visual Communication Design, a BA in Art Education, or a BA in Art History are eligible to apply for a Post-Undergrad Assistantship.

There are times when the applications are closed and are not visible. When the submission date comes closer, the call for applications will be posted.

The Post Undergrad Assistantship can range from just one semester to a full academic year with the possibility for additional semesters if approved.

If they require one, students must complete a separate application for a studio space.

Studio space applications are due every semester on November 1 and April 1. Students must re-apply every semester to retain their studio space.

PUAs are expected to assist in UW undergraduate courses under the direction of Visual Arts faculty.