Impact Report

Each year we reflect on the impact that our alumni, parents, and friends have on our school. We hope you will enjoy this year’s review of the accomplishments and impact that financial gifts have had on SMFA at Tufts. We are grateful for each and every gift! Thank you!

A group of student pose together with their sculptures in the ceramics studio.

All Fired Up

A new large-scale kiln comes to the ceramics department thanks to a transformative gift.

Coming Back to SMFA

Lorie Hamermesh came to SMFA as a student and she's never stopped learning or giving back to the community.

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.

A student sits in their studio smiling at the camera with their work in the background.

422 alumni artists donated works to the FY23 Art Sale
Alumni have several ways they can give back – admissions interviewing, networking, hosting events, donating a portion of the value of their work sold in the SMFA Art Sale, or making financial gifts to the school.

A person leans in to look closely at artwork hanging on the wall.

11.5% of parents give to the SMFA Annual Fund
As partners in their students’ education, parents are advocates for the value of arts education and their support is an investment in the entire SMFA community.

A group of student lean together to take a selfie.

$35M SMFA's current Endowment market value
Like many other schools, SMFA is fortunate to have endowment funds to draw upon. Continued endowment investment in faculty, programs, and financial aid increases the school’s long-term resilience as well as allowing for flexibility for the future.