The Arlington Museum of Art (AMA) presents the Annual Juried UTA Student Exhibition from October 30, 2025, through February 22, 2026, featuring 27 graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). The exhibition was juried and curated by Clare Milliken, Assistant Curator at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, who selected works across bronze, blown glass, painting, photography, sculpture, and video art. UTA painting faculty Benjamin Terry coordinated the show for the second year, noting a shift toward introspective, material-focused works compared to last year's politically charged selections.
This exhibition matters because it provides emerging artists with professional museum exposure and real-world curatorial experience, strengthening the partnership between UTA and the Arlington Museum of Art. By showcasing student work in a major museum space and involving a practicing curator, the initiative helps bridge academic training and professional practice, fostering the next generation of visual artists in North Texas. The collaboration underscores the museum's commitment to supporting young creators and offers the public a snapshot of contemporary student art practices.