The MFA 2026 Exhibition at American University presents thesis works by eight Master of Fine Arts candidates: Michael Dodson, Julia Fouser, Ryan Kennedy, Kelvin He Hao Low, Lexi Moser, Austin Remetta, Brenay Spencer, and Sarah Bell Wilson. The show features a diverse range of media including screenprint on artist-made hobo bags, gelatin plate prints on hosho rice paper, large-scale graphite drawings, woven paper from upcycled grocery bags, oil paintings, archival pigment prints, and ceramics.
This exhibition matters because it showcases the emerging talent and interdisciplinary practices of the next generation of visual artists at a pivotal moment in their careers. The thesis show serves as a capstone for the MFA program, offering the public a first look at artists who will shape contemporary art in the coming years, while also highlighting the university's role in fostering innovative studio practice.