American University's Studio Art MFA candidates will present their thesis exhibition, titled "If That Makes Sense," at the AU Museum from April 18 to May 17, 2026. The show features nine artists—Rob Balsewich, Michael Dodson, Julia Fouser, Ryan Kennedy, Kelvin He Hao Low, Lexi Moser, Austin Remetta, Brenay Spencer, and Sarah Bell Wilson—whose works span painting, sculpture, textiles, sound, and installation, exploring themes of memory, identity, materiality, and collective experience.
The exhibition matters because it marks the culmination of two years of rigorous artistic development for emerging artists, offering a snapshot of contemporary MFA-level practice that pushes disciplinary boundaries. By foregrounding multidisciplinary approaches and personal inquiry, the show reflects broader trends in art education and signals the next generation of voices entering the professional art world. The inclusion of an exhibition essay by critic Andy Martinelli Clark adds critical context, underscoring the show's role in fostering dialogue around process and meaning.