Tufts Comes Together at New York’s Pace Gallery for a Landmark Alumni Exhibition
SMFA 150: Artists for a Changing World celebrated decades of alumni accomplishments and brought together the New York City community
SMFA News & Stories
Art Criticism, Costume Balls, and Cheerleaders: SMFA student clubs and life over the years
From the beginning, SMFA has been all about student life and community.
Skateboarding is Art
How Jahmal Williams, BFA ‘02, learned to embrace creativity as both a professional skateboarder and artist.
From the Beaux-Arts Model to the University Degree
The legacy of the Master’s of Fine Arts degree at SMFA.
How the School of Drawing and Painting became the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University
As the School of Drawing and Painting grew, students wanted degrees that would allow them to teach art in high school and community settings.
Yale Norfolk: A Chance to Explore
Vera Su, BFA + BA ’28, discusses the Yale Norfolk Summer Residency program and applicant process.
Today’s Graduates Should Ask, ‘What Am I Here to Give?’
Business leader Ken Frazier urges members of the Class of 2026 to consider how they can serve others
An Insider's Take on The Devil Wears Prada
A fashion entrepreneur deconstructs the films and the industry they depict
Brain, Spirit, and Heart
Rylan Nguyen is forging a career in conservation that reflects her multidimensional approach to art and cultural heritage.
Listening Carefully and Speaking Freely
A program encouraging dialogue helps students step outside their usual circles and navigate disagreement—without shutting one another out
Luz Palou García’s Fantastical Creatures
The SMFA at Tufts senior created her otherworldly troupe as a warm hug to anyone who feels out of place
The Museum School at War
Over the years, SMFA has served as a sanctuary for patriotism and peaceful protest alike.