The Tarble Arts Center hosted the opening reception for the 2026 Master of Arts in Studio Art Exhibition, featuring thesis projects from 11 graduate students. The exhibition showcased a diverse range of mediums, including an immersive installation by Vitória Kazanovski that recreated her grandmother’s Brazilian kitchen using audio and textured cookbooks, and a ceramic series by Wendy Peters that highlighted the technical mistakes and evolution of her craft.
This event highlights the culmination of intensive graduate research and the role of university museums in bridging the gap between academic study and public display. By focusing on themes of cultural identity, domesticity, and the transparency of the creative process, the exhibition provides a platform for emerging artists to engage with the local community and faculty before entering the professional art world.