Marketing Mondays: The M.F.A.

We're entering graduation month, so it seems appropriate to ask: When did the M.F.A. become so important? And to whom, exactly, is it important?Colloquially known as "More Fucking Artists," the Master of Fine Arts degree has become--depending on your point of view: . essential for a career as an exhibiting artist. a way to avoid the pressure of showing art in the real world. an invaluable