Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition

May 4 through May 20, 2012


The annual MFA exhibition features the work of graduate fine art students, Jaimee Atkinson, Rodrigo Chevitarese Batista, Amanda Kates, Jenny Kemp, Janae McHugh, Alex Oslance, Marilee Sousie, and Carolyn Zuaro, who have just completed the UAlbany Art Department’s three-year, 60 credit-hour program of intensive training and study in fine art practices. At the end of their MFA studies, candidates are required to exhibit a cohesive body of their work.  This work forms the core of the MFA candidates’ visual thesis and demonstrates the vigor and expertise with which these emerging artists explore their respective choice of mediums...More

  • Michael Boots

    Supporting Student Outreach

    Major gifts officer Michael Boots has established the Jack Horan Memorial Endowment Fund to support student outreach and help the museum become a more significant part of the student experience. More...
  • Ann Mataraso

    The MFA Experience

    Ann Mataraso MFA'70 was inspired to establish The Ann C. Mataraso Endowment Fund in honor of Professor Mark Greenwold so that future candidates will have the opportunity to exhibit their work at the museum. More...
  • Ken Johnson '78

    Author and New York Times Art Critic

    Johnson, who earned a master's degree in studio art from UAlbany, is a faculty member at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, where he teaches the writing of art criticism. Johnson was honored as an outstanding "UAlbany Alumni Achiever" at the annual Reaching Higher, Achieving More luncheon on Oct. 14, 2011 and curated the Art Museum's exhibition, After School Special: The 2011 Alumni Show. More...