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As a culmination to the Low-Res MFA program, graduating students participate in a public presentation of their work in their final summer of study. As a program open to artists and cultural producers working in all disciplines, this can take a number of forms. Most graduating students choose to present visual artwork in the MFA Thesis Exhibition, held in SAIC Galleries. Graduating students may also choose to present performances, lectures, or other formats. Join us for the upcoming events listed below.

Panel Discussion
THE EVENT OF THE POEM: César Vallejo Between Language, History, Art, and Translation facilitated by LRMFA 2026 graduate Yoanna Ball
Monday, June 22, 9:00 a.m.
Room location and Zoom link TBA. 

Low-Res MFA Thesis Exhibition
Catalogue Essay by Guest Critic Emily Edwards, Head of Curatorial Affairs at MassArt Art Museum, Boston
July 6–26
SAIC Galleries, 33 E. Washington St.
Opening reception: Wednesday, July 8, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Activations: Wednesday, July 15, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Closing reception: Sunday, July 27, 12:00 p.m.

Thesis Screening
LRMFA 2026 Graduate Stephanie LenWar
Saturday, July 18, 3:30 p.m.
SAIC Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Ave.