2017 Annual Report Vol 1 | Page 19

Center for Advanced Mentored Studies Direct mentorships with master faculty for three years Professional career advice and guidance Annual intensive workshop at Anderson Ranch Arts Center Bimonthly online feedback sessions Interaction with diverse group of artistic peers from all over the world “The Advanced Mentored Studies program is the best educational experience I have ever been involved in. More than just an educational opportunity, this program is supporting historically important work that needs to be published. The quality of work being made is truly extraordinary.” — JAMES ESTRIN 2017 ADVANCED MENTORED STUDIES FACULTY SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER, THE NEW YORK TIMES LENS BLOG CO-EDITOR Deep connection with faculty and students via open conversations and portfolio reviews Students build bodies of work and receive professional career advice and guidance; they go on win awards and advance their careers Offered in the fields of photography, ceramics and painting 2017 19