Gallery at UTA, 169 Fine Arts Building

The Art & Art History Department of The University of Texas at Arlington is pleased to present the Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition in The Gallery at UTA from April 7-19. A reception honoring the artists will take place on Friday, April 11, from 5-7 p.m.



The Master of Fine Arts is a professional graduate degree in the practice of art – unique in that it is the artist's terminal academic degree. The MFA in the Art & Art History Department at UTA offers students a broad range of study and exploration within the areas of Intermedia, Cinematic Arts, Glass, and Design. As a requirement for completion of the degree, candidates are required to present a culminating exhibition demonstrating excellence in their chosen fields.



The Spring 2025 exhibition features eight artists – Aubrey Barnett (glass), Emily Brown (visual communication design), Lisa Clayton (intermedia), Santosh Dahal (cinematic arts), Shuang Gou (intermedia), Avery McGuiness(intermedia), Kali McKinley (intermedia), and Brandi Simpson (glass) – showcasing representative works from their time as graduate student artists at UTA.



Darryl Lauster, MFA Director states, “This exhibition signifies an auspicious moment. It reveals the breadth of artistic practice in the early 21st century while also testifying to the independent and unique vision of each of these vibrant young artists."





Free parking for visitors is available in the marked gallery visitor spot in the F7 parking lot by calling the gallery office and registering in advance, or paid parking is always available at street meters or in the nearby West Campus Parking Garage.



Free parking is arranged during the reception on April 11 for all non-reserved spots in lots F7 and S34.

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