Definition

An elite, highly selective art class that only accepts students with legitimate talent and an impressive portfolio—basically the art world's equivalent of getting into an Ivy League school, but with more critiques of your work.

Example Usage

I didn't get into Art 5 this semester, but honestly my portfolio wasn't strong enough anyway.

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