AMPD gave me the foundation to pursue a life as a Visual Artist. It provided not just the technical skills and access to industry tools, equipment, and studios, but the creative community, the mentorship, and the space to truly understand what I love and what I stand for as an artist. Having access to all this helped me develop my skills and the work I create today. The professors, peers, and environment pushed me to think deeply, experiment freely, and grow into myself as both a creative and a person. Courses in Art History deepened my understanding of artistic movements and styles in ways that shaped my own practice, while the interdisciplinary environment allowed me to connect with students across various creative disciplines. The friendships and creative circles I built at AMPD remain some of the most meaningful relationships in my life, and I am deeply grateful for everything my time there set in motion.
Victoria Moreno (BFA ’20)
Visual Artist & Creative Designer