Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition
April 6 – May 12, 2019
The MFA Show 2019 highlights new work by graduating students in the Studio Art and Digital Media & Design Master of Fine Arts programs at the University of Connecticut. Participating Studio Art MFA candidates include Jeanne Ciravolo, Melanie Klimjack, Luke Seward, and River Soma. Participating Digital Media & Design MFA candidates include Cat Boyce, Jacqueline Prager Devine, and Sylvia Mosiany.
Reception: Wednesday, April 24, 5:00-7:00pm
Artist Talks: Studio Art
Wednesday, April 24, 3:00-5:00pm
Artist Talks: Digital Media & Design
Tuesday, April 30, 12:30-2:00pm
The Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art program at the University of Connecticut is an intensive, multidisciplinary approach to the development of work in a wide range of media, including painting and drawing, photography and video, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics, and installation and performance. The three-year program focuses on the advancement of each student’s abilities as an artist. Work in the studio and studio-based classes is combined with courses in art criticism, theory and history, and teaching to provide a context of ideas for developing students’ visions. Learn more at https://art.uconn.edu.
The Master of Fine Arts in Digital Media & Design is a customized, two-year graduate program where students work closely with dedicated faculty in the development of their own independent creative practice. Situated in the School of Fine Arts, DMD faculty and students have the opportunity to engage in collaborative projects with both industry partners and top researchers across the university. The program is structured to develop an in-depth understanding of digital media aesthetics, technology, practice, procedure, design, implementation and/or research techniques employed in the areas of Digital Art, Digital Humanities/Social Sciences, STEM, Business, and Entertainment. Learn more at https://dmd.uconn.edu