
Alumni
For over 140 years, SMFA alumni have shaped the arts landscape across the globe.
Alumni Benefits
All graduates of SMFA are able to take advantage of the following perks:
Art Sale
All SMFA alumni can participate in the annual SMFA Art Sale. For details on how to submit, visit the Art Sale page.
Career Services
Alumni can find or post jobs and participate in webinars and workshops offered by the Career Center throughout the year. Contact careercenter@tufts.edu for details.
Continuing Education
Alumni receive a $100 discount on all continuing education courses!
Insurance Coverage
SMFA at Tufts alumni have access to auto, home, health, renters, travel, and pet insurance. A licensed insurance professional is available at no charge to answer questions and provide customized guidance. For more information, visit meyerandassoc.com/tufts or contact the program administrator at 800-635-7801.
Library Access
Alumni can set up library accounts by stopping by the SMFA library or by contacting Library Assistant Lauren Kimball-Brown. Your library account gives you access to all Tufts Libraries including the SMFA Library. Accounts are good for one year and can be renewed annually.
Traveling Fellowship Program
One of the largest endowed art school grant programs in the country – currently totaling $80,000 to $100,000 annually – the Traveling Fellowship program awards alumni grants of $10,000 to graduates of any SMFA program.

The Formula: Deniz Hotamisligil, BFA '08
For Deniz Hotamisligil, BFA '08, electric curiosity and an innate joy for trying new things, are at the core of a constantly evolving creative process.

Turning Over the Soil: Erin Woodbrey, BFA '07
The conceptual work of Erin Woodbrey, BFA '07, is built on thoughtful research and experimentation, techniques Woodbrey honed at SMFA.

Leaving a Mark: Vanessa Platacis, MFA '05
The work of Vanessa Platacis , MFA ‘05 sits at the intersection of painting and installation art.

Natural Entrepreneur: Isa Wang, BFA '11
From the SMFA Sidewalk Sale to a flourishing business, Isa Wang, BFA '11, balances his entrepreneurial goals with his studio practice.