Student Announcements

Welcome Back

Dear SMFA students, 

Welcome back to campus. I hope you had an enjoyable winter break and had time to rest and relax with loved ones.

We have an exciting semester coming up: the galleries have a bunch of exciting exhibitions, several end-of-semester student shows are in planning, and the Career Center is working on a series of important events, to name just a few things that are happening. 

Please continue checking the Update to learn about what’s happening on campus including events, opportunities, and important reminders. You are welcome to submit items to the Update through the SMFA Update content submission form.   

Happy new year.

Sincerely, 
Scheri Fultineer
Dean, School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts

Announcements and Opportunities

JUMP-IN Program applications are due by Friday, January 16. Participants can expect to finish the Jumbo Undergraduate Mission for Personal Insight and Navigation Spring Experience program with tools to build a plan to pursue your academic and career interests while building your networks.

Call for Art: The Gelb Gallery invites students to submit to the Emerging Artists Group Show. This exhibition celebrates the creative journeys of emerging artists and invites participants to reflect on where they began and where they’re headed.

Applications for funded opportunities: Read this advice from the awards committee before you submit. Read the requirements of each opportunity in full. Reach out to Katie Sullivan with any questions.

• Arrowmont Summer Workshop Scholarship: SMFA is excited to partner with Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts to offer two fully-funded fellowships for a week-long workshop this summer. The fellowship includes the fee, registration, food and lodging. Deadline to submit: Monday, January 19. BFA, CD, and MFA students are eligible to apply. 
• Apply to be one of SMFA's nominees to the Yale Norfolk School of Art for Summer 2026. SMFA will submit 3 nominees to be considered for the highly prestigious Yale School of Art Summer Program. Apply for the Yale program by Monday, January 19. Only SMFA undergraduates planning to graduate in 2027 are eligible for nomination. 
• The Tufts Career Center is excited to partner with the Ox-Bow School of Art to offer two opportunities this summer: the Summer Fellowship Program and a fully-funded summer workshop.  Stay tuned for more details.

Work Opportunity: SMFA is seeking Course Assistants for the Animation Studio and Drawing and Painting Studio. Course Assistants support the Pre-College summer program, offering high school students the opportunity to give art school a test drive. The role requires the ability to work full-time in-person Monday through Friday from July 6 through July 24. Open to all undergraduate and graduate SMFA students, including students graduating in May. Course Assistant roles are posted to Handshake.

Events  

Mini Donuts with Student Life
When: Wednesday, January 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Dean Suite, SMFA Boston Campus
Snack on donuts and chat with Student Life staff to learn about the exciting programs planned for the semester. 

Opening Reception for Michelle Lopez: Shadow of a Doubt
When: Thursday, January 15 at 6 p.m.
Where: Aidekman Arts Center (TUAG), Medford/Somerville campus
The opening celebration of Michelle Lopez: Shadow of a Doubt will include a public conversation with Michelle Lopez and art historian and critic Gloria Sutton followed by a community-wide celebration.

Opening Reception for First Year MFA Student Exhibition
When: Thursday, January 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: SMFA Atrium
Join us for the opening reception for the First Year MFA Student Exhibition. The exhibition will be on view from January 21 through January 30. 

News From The Career Center

2026 Philadelphia Museums Internships Fair
When: Thursday, January 22 at 4 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Four museums will give short presentations about their Summer 2026 internship offerings and answer questions. Presenters include Barnes Foundation, Brandywine Museum of Art, Penn Museum, and Philadelphia Art Museum.

Career Center Internship Grant Virtual Info Session
When: Wednesday, January 28 at 12 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Looking for funding for your unpaid summer internship? In this information session, you'll learn everything you need to know in order to submit a successful application for the Career Center Internship Grant, which funds ~50 students annually for unpaid summer internships with a $4,500 stipend.

Save the Date: Internships in Museums, Conversations with Recruiters
When: Thursday, February 5 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Boston College
The Massachusetts Cultural Academic Partnerships (MCAP), in collaboration with several local cultural institutions, invites students to an informative and engaging information session

Reminders

SMFA Posting Policy
As the semester progresses with numerous events and activities, the SMFA community is reminded to review the SMFA Posting Policy. It is important to adhere to the guidelines, particularly concerning the distribution of printed materials. This ensures effective communication and proper use of campus spaces.