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2010

2010 "SMFA Traveling Scholars" on view April 10–May 31

Saturday, April 10, 2010
"SMFA Traveling Scholars," on view April 10–May 31, 2010 in the Foster Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, showcases work by the 2008 Traveling Scholarship Award recipients. The five prize-winning artists were selected from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's (SMFA), intense, all-studio Fifth Year Certificate Program (Lizi Brown and Wendy Jean Hyde) and from alumni submissions (Liz Cohen, Michael Bühler-Rose and Christopher Lamberg-Karlovsky ).
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"Fifth Year Exhibition 2010" on view March 31–May 1

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The "Fifth Year Exhibition 2010," on view March 31–May 1, 2010 in the Anderson Auditorium and Grossman Gallery, presents work by five participants in this year's Fifth Year Certificate program an intense, all-studio year of independent study. Each artist pursues individual investigations in a wide range of media and scope from painting and photography to video and installation.
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 Advanced Video Installation Class Exhibiting at Laconia Gallery

Advanced Video Installation Class Exhibiting at Laconia Gallery

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The SMFA's 2010 Advanced Video Installation class, taught by Mary Ellen Strom, will exhibit new video work in "VidÄ“re," March 16–April 3 at the Laconia Gallery. The opening reception will be Tuesday, March 16, 6–9 pm.
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SMFA Students Exhibit at GASP Arts

SMFA Students Exhibit at GASP Arts

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
"Death Does the Popsicle" at GASP Arts (Brookline) features work by SMFA artists in the Death of Painting Studio 2008–2009. An opening reception will be March 12, 5:30–9 pm.
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Students featured in AIGA Boston Exhibition

Students featured in AIGA Boston Exhibition

Thursday, March 4, 2010
Congratulations to Ani Avanian (MFA) and Samara Watkiss (BFA/BA), whose work was selected from a competitive group for the exhibition "New Voices, Unique Visions," which showcases the best New England student design work of 2010. Presented by AIGA Boston, the exhibition is on view March 4–29 at Endicott College's Carol Grillo Art Gallery. The opening reception will be held March 4, 5–7 pm.
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Alumna Cindy Kleine's New York Film Premiere

Alumna Cindy Kleine's New York Film Premiere

Friday, February 19, 2010
Cindy Kleine's (BFA '82, Dip '83, FY '84) film Phyllis and Harold is having its New York premiere on Friday, February 19 at Cinema Village. Tickets for the event are now in sale.
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"Students Curate Students: Aperture into the Ordinary" at MFA

Saturday, February 6, 2010
On view February 6–July 11 in the Courtyard Gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, "Students Curate Students: Aperture into the Ordinary" presents a wide range of photography by nine Museum School students who capture ordinary moments of daily life that when accumulated, act as a foundation, keeping us steady and present.
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Patty Bode Named Higher Education Art Educator of the Year

Patty Bode Named Higher Education Art Educator of the Year

Monday, February 1, 2010
Congratulations to Patty Bode, who was just named Eastern Region Higher Education Art Educator for 2010 by the National Art Education Association (NAEA). The award presentations will take place at the NAEA Convention in Baltimore on April 15. Patty was also named 2010 Higher Education Massachusetts Art Educator of the Year by the Massachusetts Art Education Association.
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Two Alumni among the ICA's Foster Prize Finalists

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Congratulations to Daniela Rivera (MFA '06) and Evelyn Rydz MFA '05) who are among the nine finalists for the 2010 James and Audrey Foster Prize, the Institute of Contemporary Art's biennial award and exhibition program for Boston-area artists. Finalists will participate in an exhibition at the ICA September 22–January 30, 2011. The winner of the prize will be announced in January 2011.
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Alumna's Experience in Haitian Earthquake Inspires Fundraiser

Alumna's Experience in Haitian Earthquake Inspires Fundraiser

Monday, January 25, 2010
In response to the January earthquake in Haiti, many members of the SMFA community are involving themselves in events and fundraisers to support the rebuilding efforts in the devastated country. Alumna Selena Rhine (BFA '03) was in Port-au-Prince during the catastrophe; her story follows below.
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Fritz Buehner Named Dean of Faculty

Fritz Buehner Named Dean of Faculty

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Dean Deborah Dluhy is pleased to announce that Fritz Buehner has been selected to serve as the next Dean of Faculty.
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2010 Karsh Prize in Photography

2010 Karsh Prize in Photography

Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Congratulations to this year's winners of the Karsh Prize, which is awarded annually to three talented students of photography. Check out the winning images by Sung-Won Yun, Audra Conant and Biying Zhang.
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Alumna Ellen Gallgher Exhibiting in 2010 Whitney Biennial

Alumna Ellen Gallgher Exhibiting in 2010 Whitney Biennial

Friday, December 11, 2009
Congratulations to Ellen Gallagher (Dip '92, FY '93), who has been named one of the 55 participating artists in the 2010 Whitney Biennial. Gallagher will collaborate with Dutch artist Edgar Cleijne.
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"Eloquent Device" at the Hunt Library

Thursday, November 5, 2009
On view November 5, 2009–April 2, 2010, "Eloquent Device" is the 10th student exhibition held at the William Morris Hunt Memorial Library. Join us for the opening November 5, 5:30–6:30 pm.
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2009 Boit Award Winners Announced

2009 Boit Award Winners Announced

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Congratulations to this year's winners of the Boit Award, which recognizes outstanding work completed over the summer. Check out the winning images by Creighton Baxter, Sofya Belinskya, Shen Shen Luo and Cobi Moules.
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Alumnus Omer Fast Winner of 2009 Nationalgalerie Prize

Alumnus Omer Fast Winner of 2009 Nationalgalerie Prize

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Congratulations to alumnus Omer Fast (CD '95) who was recently named winner of the Nationalgalerie Prize for Young Art, which recognizes a rising artist based in Germany. Established in 2000 by the Verein der Freunde der Nationalgalerie (Friends of the National Gallery), the prize was created in response to the emergence of a new, young arts and cultural scene in Berlin. With a prize of 50,000, it is one of the most generous awards for contemporary art in Germany.
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DeCordova Announces Inaugural Biennial

DeCordova Announces Inaugural Biennial

Saturday, August 1, 2009
The DeCordova Sculpture Park + Museum recently announced the inaugural DeCordova Biennial. Expanding upon the long-running "DeCordova Annual Exhibition," the 2010 biennial will showcase 17 artists from across New England including Museum School alumnae Georgie Friedman (MFA '08) and Laurel Sparks (BFA '95, faculty).
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