Department News

UAlbany Art Student Awarded $7,000 SUNY Thayer Fellowship
Yang Yang Rawden, a graduate student in UAlbany’s Master of Fine Arts program, was recently awarded a $7,000 Thayer Fellowship from the State University of New York to support her transition from school to pursuing a career in the arts after graduating this spring. The fellowship was awarded based on talent, achievement and potential as a professional artist.

Showcase 2023: MFA Students’ Art Blends Intuition, Listening and Play
Kelsey Renko and John DeSousa, graduate students in the University at Albany’s Master of Fine Arts program, are in the final year of their MFA program and gearing up to display their Thesis Exhibition at UAlbany’s inaugural Showcase Day on April 27.

Student Leaders Share Their Thoughts on Black History Month
A photo essay by Tayana Romulus

Assistant Professor of Sculpture Gracelee Lawrence opens one-person exhibition at Heroes Gallery in NYC
Thursday, September 8th through October 22nd

Danny Goodwin releases new album with the local band Dr. Baker
The new album by Albany band Doctor Baker premiers on September 9th.

Painting instructor Alexander Ross opens new one-person exhibition at Miles McEnery Gallery in NYC
Show runs from September 8th thru October 15th

Sculpture Professor Gracelee Lawrence to have Postmasters Gallery Exhibition in June
Assistant Professor of Sculpture Gracelee Lawrence will have a one-person exhibition titled Heat Sync at the distinguished Postmasters Gallery in New York City, June 10-July 23, 2022.

Double Degree Art and Art History BA '22 Iszzy Hernandez Takes Position at Museum of Modern Art
Iszzy Hernandez '22, who recently earned a double BA degree in Art and Art History, has taken a position at the Museum of Modern Art as the Assistant to the Deputy Director in the Learning and Audience Engagement Department.