The USF School of Art & Art History is hosting the opening reception for its 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition, titled "Things Don’t Seem The Same," on April 3, 2026. The event celebrates seven MFA candidates—Enoch Appiah, Mike Cannata, Patrick Michael Carew, Darlene Gold, Atia Shafie, Diana Sosnowska, and Brogan Willis—with introductions, an awards ceremony, and ArtHouse XXVI featuring open studios, live music, food, and exhibitions.
This event matters because it marks the culmination of the graduate students' artistic training and provides a public platform for emerging artists to present their work. It also highlights the role of university art programs and contemporary art museums in fostering new talent and engaging the local community in Tampa.