About the Exhibition
Date
May 6–17Location
SMFA at Tufts, 230 Fenway, Boston
The 2026 BFA Senior Thesis exhibition Until we run out of space at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) features the work of graduating BFA and Combined Degree seniors in the Atrium, Anderson Auditorium, Grossman Gallery, B305 and B307 galleries, and across the SMFA campus.
The exhibition showcases work from across SMFA at Tufts’ areas of study, including Painting & Drawing, Photography, Ceramics, Metals, Sculpture, Film, Video & Animation, Digital Media, Sound, Print & Paper, and Graphic Arts. Participating artists include:
Tanvi Amrit, Jamie Atchinson, Andrew J. Bailey, John J. Bial IV, Greta A. Bogdanski, Kaia S. Brulane, Maria P. Cazzato, Ivy Chang, Ellen Chung, Elan J. Cohen, Veronika R. Coyle, Annika L. Crawford, Avery E. Davis, Clara L. Davis, Jaxon V. Dayton, Sonia R. Dhar, Coumba Diallo, Catherine W. DiLeo, Toki Eashir, Alice A. Estrada, Paul L. Fauller, Liz M. Friedrichs, Ledao W. Gavalda, Kalim Gavin, Giorgia Giannico, Anastasia M. Glass, Zak S. Goldstein, Kat Guzman, Jo A. Haggard, Geri M. Hart, Henry S. Hoopes, Ella L. Hopfner, Teddy Hwang, Rastislav Janardan Griffin M. Johnstone, Cassandra M. Kellner, Leah G. Kerry, Aleta M. Larkin, Grace Lee, Rachel G. Liang, Leo Liu, Sofia Liu, Aria Ma, Leyla J. Mandel, J Marron, Nina I. McNinch, Becca I. McTeigue, Gabriela M. Mendez Martinez, Antonio A. Michaels, Lila E. Miller, Liv O'Quinn, Luz Palou Garcia, Kai B. Rubin-Wish, Janey Ryu, Ilsiia Shakirova, Paola Silva Lizarraga, Mikey A. Sims, Natalia S. Socarras, Fatima Tahir, Emma R. Thomas, Navi E. Tshibambe, Elliott K. Turner, Broden C. Walsh, Allen Wang, Katherine H. Wang, Izzy E. Ward, Elika L. Wilson, Suzzane Xue, Jiu G. Yi, Julia M. Yoo, Evelyn Yoon, Jack Zhu
Until we run out of space is organized by Associate Dean of Curriculum, Chantal Zakari, Director of Senior Thesis Mikey MacMahon; with SMFA Faculty, Kate Conlon, Sean Glover, Valerie Polgar, Laura Beth Reese, and Courtney Stock; in collaboration with the Tufts University Art Galleries (TUAG) staff, Laurel V. McLaughlin, David Thacker, and Megan Weeda; and with immense thanks to the Specialized Studio Team and the entire faculty and staff who have been instrumental in the lives and careers of the Senior Thesis cohort.
The public reception for Until we run out of space is May 16, 2026 from 5–8 PM at 230 Fenway.
Image: Tanvi Amrit, Musical©ity, 2024. Digital Animation (still). Image courtesy of the artist.