Student Announcements
Announcements have paused for the semester. Check back at the beginning of September for new announcements.
Announcements and Opportunities
Advising Hours
Please note Academic Advising drop-in hours for the semester will end on Monday, April 28. Questions can also be directed to SMFAAdvising@tufts.edu.
SMFA Art Store Hours
The SMFA Art Store will close at 4 pm on Monday, April 28 to accommodate the Tufts Table Event happening in the Atrium. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
As the semester closes, the Art Store will be open the following hours:
Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 2 from 9 am to 6 pm
Monday, May 5 through Thursday, May 8 from 9 am to 5 pm
Closed Friday, May 9 until July
Updated Summer hours will be provided on the SMFA website soon. Please plan accordingly.
Become a 2025 Tisch College Affiliated Club
Tisch College is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Affiliated Clubs. Applications are open on a rolling basis to become one of 16 clubs who will receive $500 annually for two years, receive support from Tisch College staff and access resources such as event sponsorship and social media. Apply to become a 2025 Tisch Affiliated Club and email Daniela Sanchez (daniela.sanchez@tufts.edu) if you have any questions.
Events
Film and Media Studies Events
Beginning Tuesday, April 29, there will be three consecutive nights of student films and projects, including documentaries, short narratives, experimental films, AI projects, scripts, and written papers. View the full schedule of Film and Media Studies Events on the FMS Events page.
micro FESTIVAL: Performance Club in the Making
Join students, faculty, and staff for micro FESTIVAL: Performance Club in the Making in the SMFA Library B303 on Wednesday, April 30 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
American Football (Live in Los Angeles) Film Premiere and Filmmaker Q&A
American Football (Live in Los Angeles) is an intimate concert film celebrating the 25th anniversary of the band American Football's debut album. The film will premiere on Tuesday, May 6 at 7 pm in Barnum Hall LL08. A Q&A will follow with filmmaker Steph Rinzler, Tufts FMS alum (A23), Founder and Creative Director at prophetmedia.co. RSVP for the American Football (Live in Los Angeles) premiere.
News From The Career Center
Artist Statement Workshop
Wednesday, April 30
2 pm to 4 pm at the SMFA Library
Prepare for review boards, applications and life as a professional artist with SMFA StARR Center writing consultant Kiana Ruth Beckman. Email kiana.beckman@tufts.edu to register for the Artist Statement Workshop or sign up on Tutor Finder.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 from the Career Center!
We can continue to support you as you transition from student to alum! We're pleased to offer our graduates free career advising for life and continued access to resources like Handshake and Creative Study. Read more about what Tufts Alumni Career Services offers. Interested in getting or continuing on with Creative Study? Email Katie at katie.sullivan@tufts.edu
Have a great summer from the Career Center!
Did you know that you can continue to book career advising appointments through Handshake this summer? If you're able to carve out some time to think through your career goals or work on your portfolio, the Career Center is here to support you, wherever you're at in your career journey. If you're hoping to find an internship for fall, be sure you're looking at opportunities in June and July. The MFA internship applications open Wednesday, July 16.
Studio Assistant Needed
Lorie Hamermesh is an SMFA alum looking for someone to assist one or two days a week in her Fort Point Channel studio. The work entails organizing flat files, assisting in the printing process, turning the wheel of the French Tool Press, trimming and pressing prints, some clean up, etc. Printmaking experience preferred. Pay is $25/hour. Starting ASAP. Email Lorie at lhamermesh@icloud.com to apply for the studio assistant position or call 617-306-1160.
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.
International Undergraduate Mentors and Peer Advisors Needed Are you a current international undergraduate looking to mentor incoming first year students? Interested in becoming an International Center Undergraduate Peer Advisor for this summer and fall? Applications are now open on Handshake! Job #9839154. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please don’t delay!
ProArts Consortium Cross-Registration
Would you like to take a studio class next semester at MassArt or other Boston-area colleges associated with the ProArts Consortium? The cross-registration period for Fall '25 opens this week! Register between April 22 and April 30, or during your preferred school’s add/drop period in September. Visit the ProArts registration page for application and details. Questions can be directed to SMFAAdvising@tufts.edu.
Clear Belongings From A204 Storage Racks
Remember to remove all your work and materials from the storage racks in A204 by Friday, May 9. The space will be painted and refurbished over the summer and all work/materials will be thrown out.
Free Workshop Opportunity
The Rockport Art Association & Museum and The Cape Ann Summer School of Art are presenting four artist workshops this year. The first workshop features marine and landscape painter Don Demers, who is generously offering free workshop enrollment ($875 value) to two college students majoring or minoring in art. The workshop will take place from Tuesday, September 2 through Friday, September 5 in Rockport, MA. Free housing in the area may be available.