Tisch Library Special Collections' latest acquisition, a vintage letterpress, expands possibilities in art and scholarship. bit.ly/3xYtTur

Kaylee Rose, MFA '24, investigates “the beauty that lies within the ordinary and overlooked.” bit.ly/3vtDk45

This spring, the SMFA SGA sponsored an off-campus student exhibition at Bromfield Gallery in SOWA. Hear more about the show from one of the curators, Elan Cohen. Video by Quinn Kessel, BFA + BA ‘27

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In the course 'Global Book Cultures,' students explore and connect with pivotal moments in bookmaking with the help of Tisch Library’s Special Collections and artist books from SMFA. 📚

Check out the article 'Rare Books as Tangible History,' here: bit.ly/3Vef7Jn

Stuart Weitzman, former CEO and creative director of the iconic shoe brand, shared what has been vital to his success in business and in shoe design in a recent talk for Tufts students. bit.ly/4c1dyEP

The Boston, Grafton & Medford/Somerville campuses will be closed Tuesday, February, 13, 2024 due to the winter storm.

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A major retrospective of SMFA alum Christian Walker's work is now at TUAG on view now through April 21. Discover how Walker, a Black, queer artist, explored racial dynamics and sexual desire in the 80s and 90s with dignity and tenderness.

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'At SMFA, you have the freedom to explore, but it comes with responsibilities. It pushes you to be independent and creative in a powerful way,' says Deniz Hotamisligil, BFA '08, founder of Hotalabs branding agency. bit.ly/42lOrb6

Scenes from the first week of classes! Photos by Alonso Nichols/Tufts University

The conceptual work of Erin Woodbrey, BFA '07, is built on thoughtful research and experimentation, techniques honed at SMFA. bit.ly/47xyZK0

Traveling Fellow, Dinorá Justice, employs her artistic practice along with her journey to France to deconstruct the patriarchal foundations of the 'male gaze.' wbur.fm/48vxmxV

Anabel Hadad, MFA '23, discusses her MFA thesis work, her experience at SMFA at Tufts, and shares advice for future SMFA graduate students. bit.ly/3vwwYQQ

Reminder: The MFA Application Priority Deadline is January 15!

Video by Zuofu Wang, MFA '22

“I began to refer to my practice as a research-based practice at SMFA, and that continues to inform every single project that I work on,” Vanessa Platacis, MFA '05, explains. bit.ly/3vlhH5s

Wishing everyone a wonderful winter break! bit.ly/3RtpNjN

Video by Quinn Kessel, BFA + BA '27

“It’s so important that the community sees themselves reflected in the work we do,” says alumna Monica Manoski, director of Essex Art Center in Lawrence, Massachusetts. bit.ly/3NDKzfx

While at SMFA, Daisy Patton, MFA ’11, was pushed by her faculty to dig into new mediums. That spirit of experimentation helped jolt Patton back into the headspace to rediscover painting—but this time as a multidisciplinary artist. bit.ly/3NpMKDe

Tristan Lajarrige, MFA '23, discusses how the interdisciplinary nature of the MFA program at SMFA at Tufts impacted his practice and how the pandemic inspired his thesis work. Video by Zuofu Wang, MFA '22 bit.ly/3th67aO

It's the first day of the SMFA Art Sale!

Leading up to this year's sale Tufts Career Center hosted a workshop for students with alums Paul Kotakis, Daniella Rivera, and Jamal Thorne who shared tips on networking and how to talk about your work.

Images by Jake Ren, BA ‘27.

Last week the MFA program hosted alum Candice Ivy, wrapping up a great semester of visiting artist talks! Thank you to all the artists and community members who came out to our talks this fall!

Images by Jake Ren, BA '27.

We are just days away from this year's SMFA Art Sale! Shop the Sale December 8-10 and support financial aid for SMFA students! bit.ly/3RodcQ2