MFA thesis exhibitions 2026

MFA thesis exhibitions 2026

TCU School of Art

[1] Marcy Davis, Untitled (detail), 2026. Photo: Marcy Davis. [2]. Freddy Ortega, Diablo en rosa, 2025. Photo: Freddy Ortega. [3] Christopher Nájera, Fermentation, 2025. Photo: Christopher Nájera. [4] Katayoun Hosseinrad, Untitled (detail), 2025. Photo: Katayoun Hosseinrad. Courtesy of the artists.

February 18, 2026
MFA thesis exhibitions 2026
TCU School of Art
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Fort Worth Texas 76109
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The TCU School of Art announces its annual thesis exhibitions by degree candidates from the MFA in Studio Art. Thesis exhibitions conclude three years of artistic development in the School of Art’s fulltime studio-based graduate MFA program. The spring 2026 exhibitions feature artists Marcy Davis, Katayoun Hosseinrad, Christopher Nájera, and Freddy Ortega.

Thesis exhibitions are organized by MFA candidates in collaboration with the Art Galleries at TCU. The exhibitions are held in the Moudy Gallery. Members of the public are invited to view the exhibitions during the gallery’s operating hours. Please visit the Art Galleries at TCU webpage for up-to-date visitor information.

Spring 2026 MFA thesis exhibitions schedule
Marcy Davis: Understory
February 25–March 3, 2025 

Katayoun Hosseinrad: Somewhere Else
March 6–12, 2026

Christopher Nájera: Ver es Arder
March 25–31, 2026

Freddy Ortega: A ojo & sin receta / By eye & without a recipe
April 6–11, 2026

About the MFA Program at the TCU School of Art
The MFA at TCU is a three-year, fulltime, residency program and culminates in a Master of Fine Arts degree, with optional concentrations in painting, printmaking, photography, new media, or sculpture. The program is highly selective with an annual cohort of no more than four students. Every enrolled student receives a full tuition waiver, competitive stipend, and 85% health insurance coverage. The MFA program prioritizes individual studio practice, dedicated mentorship from faculty, and interdisciplinary seminars designed to help artists develop sustainable and impactful artistic practices.

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