Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts (VCUarts) is presenting its 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition in two parts at the Institute for Contemporary Art in Richmond. The exhibition showcases the culminating work of 28 MFA candidates across disciplines including Craft/Material Studies, Graphic Design, Painting + Printmaking, and Sculpture + Extended Media, curated by Egbert Vongmalaithong of the ICA and guest curator Taylor Jasper from the Walker Art Center.
This exhibition is a significant marker of emerging artistic talent and the intellectual output of a leading U.S. art school. It serves as a public launchpad for new artists, reflects current cultural and material investigations in contemporary art, and highlights the rigorous graduate programs that contribute to VCUarts' national reputation.