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J Snyder Art

J Snyder Art

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Jan 15

Art is Resistance, a Manifesto

The revolution will be found in analog art.

Art is Resistance, a Manifesto

J Snyder Art

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Dec 16, 2025

Everything I Made in the First Semester of my MFA

One semester down, four to go!

Everything I Made in the First Semester of my MFA

J Snyder Art

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Nov 21, 2025

Selling Artwork is the Best…and the Worst

As I move through my MFA program and prepare a good body of work for my “midway” exhibition, I find myself regularly horrified that other…

Selling Artwork is the Best…and the Worst

J Snyder Art

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Sep 25, 2025

Work-in-Progress: The MFA Diaries

My eyes were closed, fingers rubbing my temples, willing myself to focus in on the pile of assigned reading in front of me. It all needed…

Work-in-Progress: The MFA Diaries

J Snyder Art

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Aug 25, 2025

The Parolee in my Drawing Class, and Why I Want to Teach Community College

His name was Duane.

The Parolee in my Drawing Class, and Why I Want to Teach Community College

J Snyder Art

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Aug 13, 2025

Residency One — The MFA Diaries

On Friday, August 1st, I packed up my car with clothes, too many art supplies, and snacks. Making the short (in comparison to some of my…

Residency One — The MFA Diaries

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Jul 23, 2025

“What I Did This Summer” — The MFA Diaries

Starting an MFA program is an exhilarating leap into the unknown; a mixture of anticipation, self-doubt, and high expectations. For many…

“What I Did This Summer” — The MFA Diaries

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Jul 16, 2025

MFA Adventures: The Reading Era

So it turns out that MFA degrees don’t really have a “day one.”

MFA Adventures: The Reading Era

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Jun 25, 2025

Preparing for my MFA: The Calm Before the Storm

37 days to go.

Preparing for my MFA: The Calm Before the Storm

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Jun 18, 2025

When an Artist’s Midlife Crisis has Layers

I’m 42 years old and only 44 days away from beginning grad school to earn my MFA in interdisciplinary arts. I’m both literally and…

When an Artist’s Midlife Crisis has Layers

J Snyder Art

J Snyder Art

After walking away from my job, I decided to take the plunge into art school and make my way through the world as an artist. New stories posted every Wednesday!

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