The Boston Young Contemporaries 2025 exhibition, mentioned in The Boston Globe's "The Ticket" column, is currently on view through July 26 at Boston University Art Galleries' Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery. The show features works by current and recently graduated MFA students from Boston art schools, including Boston University, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, and Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Juried by Selby Nimrod, director of exhibitions and commons at MIT's School of Architecture + Planning, the exhibition revives a tradition that began over 20 years ago when students organized a summer showcase of their best work.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the vitality of Boston's emerging artists and the collaborative spirit among the city's leading art schools. By providing a formal, juried platform for MFA students and recent graduates, the show fosters cross-institutional dialogue and gives young artists valuable exposure. Its mention in The Boston Globe underscores its significance as a cultural event in the region, drawing public attention to the next generation of visual artists and the role of university galleries in supporting contemporary art.