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Art and Design Studios MFA Thesis Exhibition

Thursday, May 07, 2026 at 4:00pm to 6:00pm

The UMass Dartmouth MFA Thesis Exhibition is a much-anticipated and celebrated annual event showcasing the artwork of graduating Master of Fine Arts students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts. This year’s exhibition celebrates the work of graduates Alison Bergman, Arghavan Booyeh, Immer Cook, Ali Masoumzadeh, Allison Morones, Maya August Palmer, MITRAAVRS, Sarah Valinezhad, and Yaren Yıldız. The creative work of these graduating students includes painting, drawing, ceramics, digital media, and site-specific installation.

Please join us for the closing reception at the Art and Design Studios on Thursday, May 7th, at 4 PM. Free and open to the public.

This year, the MFA Thesis Exhibition takes place in three locations: Hatch Street Studios, Art and Design Studios, and The New Bedford Art Museum. Each student exhibits different pieces of their work in each location. 

Art and Design Studios:

Dartmouth Towne Center Plaza, 458 State Rd. North Dartmouth, MA 02747

Exhibition Dates: April 16 – May 9, 2026

Closing Reception: Thursday, May 7, 4-6 PM

Gallery Hours: Daily 9 AM to 6 PM

Free and open to the public.

Art and Design Studios : Dartmouth Towne Center Plaza, 458 State Rd. North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Viera Levitt
vlevitt@umassd.edu

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