Create original work through an interdisciplinary MFA—with all the resources of a tier-one research university and one of the world’s premier art museums.

The Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art program at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University takes an interdisciplinary approach to exploring your artistic vision across mediums and fields of research. Explore photography to document your paintings, or pioneer a new field at the intersection of installation, virtual reality, and painting. 

Our Students and Faculty

Career Opportunities

Expand your art practice while also positioning yourself for career success. Joining our professional creative network, you’ll learn from world-class faculty, collaborate with your peer artists, and engage with visiting artists, curators, and critics. You’ll attend art openings and networking events and enjoy lifelong access to our career center, deeply connected to Boston’s global art community. Take advantage of exclusive opportunities to exhibit your work or take on a graduate teaching assistantship. In addition to our travelling fellowships, we offer extensive career opportunities for our students and alumni.

Testimonial

“My experience at SMFA made me value a cross-disciplinary approach to learning and art-making, which has informed my practice ever since. I also made amazing friends with both classmates and faculty.”

Earn your 
MASTER OF FINE ARTS

The MFA program centers on an intensive studio curriculum complemented with liberal arts courses to delve deep into your areas of interest. International travel and research opportunities, exhibition and curatorial experience in our professional galleries, and close guidance from working artists serving as faculty grad advisors will help you to shape and advance your practice as a professional artist.

If you’re looking to elevate your skills through intensive studio course work, seminars, and mentorship as you prepare to take your art to the next level, or to position yourself for an MFA, consider SMFA at Tufts’ one-year Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Studio Art.

Located in the cultural heart of Boston’s vibrant art scene, with unique access to the Museum of Fine Arts, SMFA supports the professional development of visual artists from all over the world.

SMFA and the SCHOOL OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS are trademarks of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and are used by permission.

At SMFA at Tufts, you’ll learn in small classes with peer artists and faculty from across the country and around the world—and you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Tufts’ School of Arts and Sciences.

• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required, if applicable.
• If admitted, confirm enrollment by April 15 for fall admission.
• The Tufts International Center issues visa document forms and offers support.
  

Expand your practice across artistic and academic disciplines.