Reception for the 2025 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition

Join Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts for a reception on Friday, May 2 from 5 to 8pm celebrating the graduating MFA Painting class of 2025 and their thesis exhibition, on view in the Stone Gallery from April 29 through May 18. The exhibition is open to the public during gallery hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm.

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program in Painting at Boston University promotes the discipline in its varied manifestations as a fundamental form of artistic expression. At its core, the program is studio-driven, with rigorous expectations about each student’s focused commitment to their individual artistic practice.

2025 MFA Painting candidates: Adel DiPersio, Andrea Manning, Dylan Foster Mintz, Hannah Stoll, Ivo Makianich, J Grace Giordano, Lemuel Eliasaph Saputra, Miranda Pikul, Nasiri Guzman, Noah Wertheimer, Sam Bittaker, Sylvie Mayer

SVA’s Thesis Exhibitions showcase work by graduating MFA candidates across Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Print Media & Photography, and Visual Narrative. These culminating exhibitions highlight the diverse practices, critical inquiries, and innovative approaches shaping the next generation of contemporary artists and designers.