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The Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts at Bard College is a low-residency MFA program for interdisciplinary study in visual and creative arts.

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Bard MFA First Year Presentations and Show! One of the final events of the summer session, the class of 2029 takes us out with an evening of experimentation, rigor, beauty and activism. And, affirming that making, talking about and experiencing art is an act of resistance. We can’t wait to see what you do for your independent study projects!*#bardmfa #mfa @bardalumni @bardcollege #classof2029 by @bardmfa

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Reassembly, the first Bard MFA thesis exhibition presented at the Massena Campus features work by 28 artists across Moving Image, Music/Sound, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Writing. Open Friday, July 17, Saturday July 18 and Sunday, July 19. Don't miss this spectacular showing of the Bard MFA class of 2027:Ihab S Balla, Nico Cadena, Madeline Casteel, Cydne Jasmin Coleby, Dominic Coles, Michael Dikta, ruby aiyo gerber, Alexis Gideon, Brooke Holm, Joselia Rebekah Hughes, Maite Iribarren Vázquez, Maren Jensen, Kehan Lai, Audrey Landgren, Weihui Lu, Shea Lynch, marlow magdalene, Leila Mesdaghi, Saiya Miller, Ankita Mishra, Sean Morel, Dainesha Nugent-Palache, Marina Papazyan, Río Sofia, Helena Tan, Robbie Wing, JinJin Xu, Syd Yocom. Exhibition Coordinator, Mike Curran, CCS '26.Images:1. Reassembly entrance2. Dainesha Nugent-Palache, Ankita Mishra (rear)3. Madeline Casteel4. Kehan Lai5. Visitors with work by Dainesha Nugent-Palache6. Massena gallery overview 7. Weihui Lu8. Dominic Coles9. Audrey Landgren10. Alexis GideonBard MFA Thesis ExhibitionBard College Massena Campus30 Seminary Dr.Barrytown, NYJuly 11 - July 19, 2026.Celebrating 45 Years of Bard MFA!@bardalumni @bardcollege @mike.r.curran #bardmfa #mfa by @bardmfa

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Celebrating the Bard MFA Class of 2027! On Friday, July 10 Bard MFA candidates from across disciplines presented a dynamic evening of time-based performances as part of Reassembly, the Bard MFA Thesis Exhibition. Here is a sampling of the many performances.Now on view for the fist time at Bard College's Massena Campus, Reassembly showcases the culminating work of this year's graduating MFA artists. The exhibition is open daily through July 19, 11 am - 5 pm. 30 Seminary Dr., Barrytown, NY. The exhibition was coordinated by Mike Curran, CCS ‘26.Congratulations to all the artists and sending appreciation to the larger Bard MFA community of families, friends, alumni, students and faculty for providing a full house!Photos by Danni Chen '26 @danni_chhh #mfa #bardmfa #classof2027 @bardalumni @bardcollege @mike.r.curran by @bardmfa

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📸 Thank you to Danni Chen '26 for capturing these photos from Reassembly, the Bard MFA thesis exhibition on Saturday! #bardianandproud @bardmfaNow in its 45th year, the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts continues its interdisciplinary tradition, bringing together 28 MFA candidates working across Moving Image, Music/Sound, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, and Writing.📍 Massena Campus, Barrytown, NY (30 Seminary Drive)🗓️ On view through July 19 | Daily 11am–5pm by @bardmfa

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An unforgettable evening of performance, creativity, and collaboration. ✨On Friday, Bard MFA candidates from across disciplines presented a dynamic evening of time-based performances as part of Reassembly, the 2026 Bard MFA Thesis Exhibition.Now on view for the first time at Bard College's Massena Campus, Reassembly showcases the culminating work of this year's graduating MFA artists. The exhibition is open daily through July 19, from 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Congratulations to all of the artists who made this inspiring evening possible! #bardianandproud #bardmfaPhotos by Danni Chen ‘26 @danni_chhh by @bardmfa

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Bard MFA is pleased to present REASSEMBLY, the thesis exhibition for the Class of 2027. The exhibition convenes 28 MFA candidates in the disciplines of Moving Image, Music/Sound, Painting, Sculpture, Photography and Writing demonstrating the enduring interdisciplinary model of the graduate program now in its 45th year.*Join us for Thesis Presentations of time-based work on Friday, July 10, 6:00 pm at Olin Auditorium. The Thesis Exhibition at Massena Campus opening is Saturday July 11, 1-4 pm. The show is on view daily 11-5, through July 19. Thank you Mike Curran CCS ‘26, for organizing the exhibition.*Olin Auditorium: 35 Henderson Circle, Bard College main campus.*Massena Campus: 30 Seminary Dr. Barrytown, NY*For more information: 845-758-7481. Or visit our website, link in BIO. @mike.r.curran @ccsbard @bardalumni @bardcollege #mfa #bardmfa by @bardmfa

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1st Year Introductions are a wrap! We loved exploring the work of the Bard MFA class of 2029. Sharing this installation by @kunninng from the Sculpture Discipline.*@bardcollege @bardalumni #mfa #bardmfa by @bardmfa

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Last day of Third Year Critiques! Thank you JinJin Xu (Moving Image) for sharing your spectacular installation. We’re all looking forward to the class of 2027 Thesis Presentations and Exhibition on July 10 and July 11th at Bard’s new Massena Campus.✨@jinjinxustudio @bardcollege @bardalumni #massenacampus #classof2027 #bardmfa #mfa by @bardmfa

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The Al Held Foundation and Bard MFA are pleased to present “Ice House”, a solo exhibition by Maite Iribarren Vázquez, the current Al Held Archive Fellow. This exhibition of five site-specific sculptures was informed by research in the Al Held Foundation’s archive and will be on view (by appointment) in Held’s former drawing studio June 12-19, 2026. *Opening reception is Saturday, June 13, from 2-4 pm. RSVP essential please email info@alheldfoundation.org.*We look forward to celebrating Maite and their work!@maite.iribarren.vazquez @alheldfoundation #bardmfa @bardcollege #alheldarchivefellowship by @bardmfa

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Dear Summers!🌞We are ready for your arrival! The studios are freshly painted, floors are mopped, keys are sorted, dorms are ready, meals are planned and we are looking forward to greeting you and the sunshine that will follow you here.☀️ ➡️➡️a sneak peek at new shared work space at the Massena campus!💫✨Safe travels!✈️🚗🚉See you next week!🌞@bardcollege @bardgradprograms #bardcollege #bardmfa #mfa #artschool by @bardmfa

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Congratulations Bard MFA Class of 2026! A day of joy, celebration, friendship, protest and pouring rain. Thank you for gracing this program with your brilliance, kindness and care. Art can change the world. We look forward to seeing what you do next. 📸✍️🛠️🎨📹🎤@bardcollege @bardalumni @ccsbard @bardgradprograms #bardmfa #miltonaverygraduateschoolofthearts by @bardmfa

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There's still time! Submit your Bard MFA application by TONIGHT: Friday, January 9th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. 📽️🎤🎨📸🛠️📝#APPLYNOW @bardmfa @bardcollege @bardgradprograms #mfa #lowresidency #lowres #contemporaryart #art #film #video #music #sound #painting #photography #sculpture #writing #installation #performance #thesis #exhibition by @bardmfa

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