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Spring Break Information

Visit this page to for information about the SMFA and Medford/Somerville campus' hours and operations over Spring Break.

Work on Your Portfolio Over Spring Break

Get ready for Portfolio Review Day on April 11 by working on your portfolio over break. This video can help you prepare. SMFA students are eligible for a free Cargo site. Email Katie at katie.sullivan@tufts.edu for the student code.

SMFA Student Government Association (SGA) Applications are Open

The SMFA SGA is the student-led community body that works with SMFA/Tufts administrative offices and students to program events, coordinate subgroups, and advocate for fellow students at the SMFA/Fenway campus. Some accomplishments this year include more SGA Snackin’ events to improve accessibility of food options, liaisons working to increase transportation reliability and accessibility, boosts in GF/Vegan and other snack options at the SMFA Cafe, a mentorship program for underclassmen, the first external exhibition at SoWa, and much more. All SGA members receive a $250 stipend each semester. The deadline for all applications for all open positions have been extended to April 5. Find the application link here.

Now Open: Tufts’ annual Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Symposium

The Office of Scholar Development has announced that registration for Tufts’ annual Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Symposium is now open. This is an opportunity for students to share their research and advance their presentation skills. The symposium will be on Tuesday, April 30, and students can register through this Google form by providing a 250-word abstract that describes their research by Friday, April 5. More information can be found here. Direct any questions to Anne Moore and Emily Palermo.

Call for Submissions: Artademic!

Tufts students are invited to submit a creative interpretation of their research for the “Art-your-research” competition, Artademic!. Performances, visual art pieces, dance, music, or poetry submissions are welcome. Interested students can submit their interpretations to Anne Moore.

Annual Undergraduate Environmental Photo Contest

This contest is open to all undergraduate students. Enter for a chance to win up to $150 and an opportunity for your work to be displayed on the Medford Campus for the next academic year. Students can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline is Monday, March 25, midnight. View the contest guidelines and submission material requirements on the Environmental Studies homepage

Call for Artwork: Where Do We Come From and Where Do We Go? 

Artists of all disciplines are invited to submit work to BU MET College’s Graduate Program in Arts Administration that explores personal heritage, evoking emotions such as love for tradition, longing for a homeland, and the bonds of culture. Artists are urged to draw from their own experiences and cultural backgrounds to create pieces that resonate with universal human truths. The project may include an exhibition, events, workshops, readings, or other elements based on submissions. The deadline to apply Tuesday, March 19. For more details, click here.

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News From The Career Center

National Endowment for the Arts- GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS

Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides expansive funding opportunities to strengthen the nation’s arts and cultural ecosystem. Grants are available for arts projects in a wide variety of artistic disciplines. Each discipline has identified the types of projects that are of greatest interest within this program as well as the characteristics of competitive applications.

Applications Due Soon: Career Center Summer Internship Grant Program

Each summer the Tufts Career Center is able to fund 45-50 undergraduate students doing unpaid internships (mostly at nonprofits- read requirements carefully). These funds offer students the opportunity to explore career fields and gain experience. Selected students receive $4,500.

Children's Digital Production Summer Intern at GBH 

Learn the ins and outs of a digital producer’s role at GBH Kids. Work directly with producers, learning a range of editorial and production skills, and supporting the creation of fun and educational online and mobile experiences. Training provided as needed for all responsibilities. Learn more and apply here

Artist Opportunities at Boston Sculptors Gallery

We are seeking a number of fabulous artists for Full Member openings here at the Boston Sculptors Gallery. We encourage a wide range of applicants using diverse media including video, installation, ceramic and fiber. In addition to this, the gallery is currently looking for several Associate and LaunchPad artists for upcoming cycles. Click the link for full details. Apply by April 15.

Summer Jobs at The Eliot School

Several summer positions are open at the Eliot School, both full-time and part-time. Learn more here

Reminders

Call for Art: 2024 Drawing and Painting Biennial

Submit your artworks to the 2024 Drawing and Painting Biennial, a juried show running from March 28–April 10 in the Atrium and BAG gallery with a reception on April 1. Works must arrive on time and ready to hang on Tuesday, March 26, and be available for the full extent of the show. Questions can be directed to Professor Angelina Gualdoni. To learn more and apply, see here.

CMHS@SMFA

Tufts Counseling and Mental Health Service (CMHS) has an office at the SMFA at 230 Fenway, Suite A101 (past Admissions). You can visit the CMHS@SMFA office for in-person 1:1 counseling and drop in-hours on Mondays from 1-2 or Thursdays from 10-11. To make an in-person appointment with CMHS@SMFA, you can either email smfa-cmhs@tufts.edu or call 617-627-3360 and ask to meet at SMFA. All virtual and in-person options on the Medford campus are also available to SMFA students.

Call for Entries: What's So Funny? Exhibition

Artists are invited to submit work for inclusion in the upcoming juried exhibition at the Rocky Neck Art Colony Cultural Center. All media that embodies elements of humor will be considered. There is an entry fee of $35. If interested, apply before June 14. Learn more here.

Paid Spring or Summer Graphic Design Internship

Trivium Interactive is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to work under Art Directors and senior graphic designers to prepare interface screens for interactive media. Learn more here

Children’s Design Summer Internship

Charlesbridge is seeking a Design Intern to assist with a variety of design, print production and administrative tasks during the months of June-August. Learn more here

Polly Thayer Starr Summer Studio Internship at the Gardner Museum

Open only to SMFA students, the fully-funded Polly Thayer Starr Studio Internship provides students with experience in Studio programming under the umbrella of Public Programs and Community Engagement at the Gardner Museum. Apply by Tuesday, March 20.

MFA Current Openings

Are you a Maine resident? The MFA is still accepting applications for the two Lunder Summer Internships (open only to Maine residents); one in Studio Art, and one in curatorial (Art of Europe & Art of the Americas.)

Featured Opportunities

Call for Commencement Student Speakers: Submissions due March 25

Dean's Student Research Fund - 2024 Call for Proposals due March 27

Summer Employment Opportunities

The Whitney: Summer 2024 Internships

Martha's Vineyard Museum: Summer 2024 Fellowships

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