Scribblings

Portfolio Presentation

I'm sure Heidi is so relieved to have her portfolio presentation out of the way! We were up early this morning to drop Kristin off at a friend's and then drive on into Philadelphia to the University of the Arts. That was a real exercise in confusion! It turns out that TB doesn't like Philly very much and is totally uncomfortable driving around there. After going in a couple of circles and in the wrong direction for about a half hour, we finally got ourselves righted and arrived in time for the tours.

U-Arts is located in Center City, very close to City Hall and on the Avenue of the Arts. There's a lot to see and do right in those few blocks around the school. The school itself is made up of older buildings but I have to say I was very impressed when I toured the residence halls. The rooms are either very large studios or small 1 bedroom apartments and they all come with kitchenettes and private baths! The windows are huge and make the rooms bright and airy. I didn't go on the tour of the classrooms because I wouldn't be able to manage all the flights of stairs with my foot. Heidi enjoyed looking at all the different studios.

Her presentation was at noon and she'd brought along a dozen or so pieces to show. I thought she might be facing a whole committee but it was just one single person, a woman, and I thought that would make things a lot easier for Heidi. After about a half hour, TB and I were called back to answer any questions we had about the school and then that was it. TB was so relieved to be getting out of Philly! He and I both agreed that if Heidi wants to pursue art, this would be the best place for her to do it.

Heidi just seemed a little stunned by it. She liked the school and said she'd have to get used to the idea. I know that she's told me she doesn't like change. If this is what she wants, though, we'll do whatever it takes to help her make the transition if she is accepted and if she decides she wants to go there.