Commencement 2013   


Congratulations to the class of 2013!

SMFA Commencement: Sunday, May 19

Commencement Kick-off Party
Friday, May 17, 2013
5
8 pm
School of the Museum of Fine Arts

SMFA opens its doors to the public to celebrate Commencement 2013. Visitors may explore the exhibitions on view throughout the School with food, drink and music from the fast-rising indie-pop band Parks.
Free admission, cash bar.

Graduating Student Reception
Saturday, May 18, 2013
5
7 pm
School of the Museum of Fine Arts

This reception is for graduating students and their guests. It is a chance to explore the graduating student exhibitions and celebrate with food, drink and great company.

SMFA Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 19, 2013
6
7:30 pm
Museum of Fine Arts, Shapiro Courtyard
Commencement Speaker: Hou Hanru, Curator and Critic


Tufts Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 19, 2013
9
11 am
Tufts University Green, between Ballou Hall and Bendetson Hall
Degree candidates should assemble at 8:30 am at Miller Hall

The Tufts Commencement ceremony includes the academic procession, the awarding of honorary degrees, the Tufts Commencement address, recognition of faculty emeriti, presentation of degree candidates by school and the granting of degrees by the Tufts University Board of Trustees. The ceremony takes place on the Green, between Ballou Hall and Bendetson Hall. Tickets are not required.


For more information on Tufts Commencement Ceremonies and activities visit: http://commencement.tufts.edu.

For Tufts parking information:
http://commencement.tufts.edu/maps-and-parking/

SMFA Exhibitions

"Graduating Students + Award Recipients"

April 16–May 18, 2013
Barbara and Steven Grossman Gallery, Katherine Lane Weems Atrium, BAG Gallery + Project Space
78 graduating students from across SMFA programs alongside recipients of the School's 2012–13 awards.

"Post-Baccalaureate Juried Exhibition"
May 17–22, 2013
Room A202, SMFA
Curated by faculty David Davison and Jonathan Calm. Featuring: Torey Akers, Andrea Barone, Erin Clark, Maria Damianou, Judith Dunn, Carol Gander, Kimberlie Garg, Hillary Irvine, Muge Karamanci, Eun Gyu Lee , Sable Matula, Akiko Mims, Andrew Slezak, Sarah Weintraub, Lauren Wesley, Katie Wild, Matthew Williams, Yiyun Yang.

"Ray of Dark"

April 16–May 18, 2013
Mrs. E. Ross Anderson Auditorium
Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition with Laura Harrison, Eugene LaRochelle, Maia Lynch, Karmimadeebora McMillan, Tim Mearini and Ivette Salom.

Senior Thesis Exhibition
May 17–22, 2013
Second and third floor studios, SMFA
Projects created by candidates of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program.

"SMFA Graduate Thesis Film + Video Exhibition"

May 16, 7 pm + May 17, 6 pm
Remis Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Featuring film and video work by Renee M. Browne, Lauren Coulson, Bug Davidson, Case Hathaway-Zepeda, Timothy Mearini, B Milder and K.Tyler.

2012 Commencement
Read the transcript of the 2012 Commencement Speech by Lalla Essaydi
Read the transcript of the 2012 Commencement Student Speech by Helena Hsieh

Watch Helena's speech on Vimeo