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2026 MFA Thesis Exhibitions 

Hunter College’s MFA Program in Studio Art 

Hunter College  
205 Hudson Street 
New York, NY, 11221  

 The Hunter College MFA Program in Studio Art presents its annual MFA Thesis Exhibitions, featuring 35 artists working across a range of mediums. Representing the culmination of three years of intensive studio practice, the exhibitions highlight the breadth of research, experimentation, and critical inquiry that define the program. 

Presented at the 205 Hudson Gallery on the street level of Hunter College's MFA campus in Tribeca, the thesis exhibitions are a major milestone for graduating students and reflect the program’s commitment to rigorous studio practice within a dynamic urban and intellectual context. 

Opening receptions will be held on February 13, March 5, March 26, April 17, and May 7, all from 6–9 pm. The thesis exhibitions will be open to the public, from 11 am–7 pm daily.  

MFA Thesis Exhibition & Reception Dates 
Part I: Brackish Water
February 12–25, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, February 13, 6–9pm 
Artists: Selena Cisneros, Clare Hu, Masie Love, Coco Ma, Dylan Musler, Vanessa Wallace-Gonzales, Farangiz Yusupova  

Part II: body bureau bunker  
March 5–18, 2026 
Opening reception: Thursday, March 5, 6–9pm 
Artists: Micah Angelus, Drew Dominguez, Khia Hong, Marisa Kriangwiwat Holmes, Kian McKeown, Ben K. Voss, Zhiliang Zhao  

Part III: To The Bite  
March 26–April 10, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 26, 6–9pm  
Artists: Lauren Cline, Reuben Gordon, Juan Hinojosa, Maya Lee-Parritz, Quin Mittelstead, Daniel Tepper, Anna Witenberg  

Part IV: Sundarpreis 
April 17–30, 2026 
Opening reception: Friday, April 17, 6–9 pm 
Artists: Janina Butz, Cailyn Dawson, Theo Gaffney, Olivia Lutz, Katie Raudenbush, Suman Tripathy, Claire Weaver-Zeman  

Part V: Midnight Town 
May 7–20, 2026 
Opening reception: Thursday, May 7, 6–9 pm 
Artists: Shibo Chan, Janos Cseh, Maya Edelman, Nick Peelor, Anam Rani, Kevin Thomas-Welch, Rosalie Yu  

About Hunter College’s MFA Program in Studio Art 

Hunter College’s MFA Program in Studio Art offers students the time, space, and critical framework to develop their artistic practice, while working closely with a faculty of internationally recognized artists and distinguished guest lecturers. Located at 205 Hudson Street in NYC's Tribeca neighborhood, the affordable, three-year program provides exposure to the changing ideas and forms of contemporary art.