The SMFA Art Store will open Saturday, January 24 and Saturday, January 31 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Welcome back!

Academic Advising Drop-in Hours for the spring semester begin this week. Options are available virtually, and at both the Fenway and Medford campuses. See the Academic Advising schedule here.

Sign up for free therapy groups with Counseling and Mental Health Service (CMHS). All currently enrolled students are eligible to participate in CMHS counseling groups and workshops for free. All groups are confidential and there is no limit on the number of groups you can attend. 

Work Opportunity: Architect Ann Sussman and Tufts Professor Justin Hollander are looking for an SMFA student or grad with strong Photoshop skills to help curate and organize photographs for their book project. Schedule is flexible, 4 to 6 hours per week from January through May, $20 per hour. Email ann@thehapi.org for more information.

Work Opportunity: Stephanie Binder is looking to commission an artist for a paid project creating a modern, professional-quality (not craft style) collage using her children’s original artwork. Contact Stephanie for reference images and additional details at stephanie@bostondiamond.com.

Work Opportunity: Game developer studio JarCorp Interactive in Lowell, MA is looking for character sprite artists/animators for a 2D RPG project. Those seeking freelance work, internships, and volunteer work are all welcome to apply. Send portfolios to gregalexandrop@gmail.com.

Call for Proposals: The Dean's Research Fund (DRF) is accepting proposals through March 24 to support SMFA students working on artistic projects that require research beyond the classroom. Students may apply to cover costs related to their research, including equipment, travel, or other expenses necessary to carry out the proposed research. SMFA Graduate and Undergraduate students in good standing and anticipating graduating May 2027 or later can apply for funding within the range of $250 to $1,000. Applications are accepted through Slideroom. For more information, contact Bronwyn Teixeira.

Cocoa, Colors and Connection Workshop
When: Tuesday, January 20
Hot cocoa bar in SMFA Atrium from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
“Colors and Connection” Workshop in Room A 316 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Join the University Chaplaincy for a meet-and-greet with Tufts chaplains Elyse, Lynn, Dan and Vineetha. At 2:30, Chaplains Dan and Vineetha will lead a special art activity to explore why connection is important.

2026 Tufts MLK Jr. Celebration
When: Thursday, January 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Granola Music Center, Medford/Somerville campus
Join the 2026 Tufts MLK Jr. Celebration, recommitting Tufts to the legacy of the Rev. Dr. King. The event will feature Ladies of Essence and S-Factor, the 2026 winner of the MLK Student Voices Award, the Tufts Wind Ensemble, and Regie Gibson, the first Massachusetts Poet Laureate who will also speak on the "Lift Every Voice" theme.

Opening Reception for First Year MFA Student Exhibition
When: Thursday, January 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: SMFA Atrium, SMFA Boston campus
Join us for the opening reception for the First Year MFA Student Exhibition. The exhibition will be on view from January 21 through January 30. 

Vectorizing Images for Logos & Print Design with Qais Assali
When: Friday, January 30 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: B211A, SMFA Boston Campus and virtual 
Learn how to turn raster images into clean, scalable vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator. Students will practice creating simple logographs and pictographs while discussing how resolution can be reimagined as intentional design choices. View upcoming SMFA Faculty Workshop Series events.

2026 Philadelphia Museums Internships Fair
When: Thursday, January 22 at 4 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Four museums will give short presentations about their Summer 2026 internship offerings and answer questions. Presenters include Barnes Foundation, Brandywine Museum of Art, Penn Museum, and Philadelphia Art Museum.

Career Center Internship Grant Virtual Info Session
When: Wednesday, January 28 at 12 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Looking for funding for your unpaid summer internship? In this information session, you'll learn everything you need to know in order to submit a successful application for the Career Center Internship Grant, which funds ~50 students annually for unpaid summer internships with a $4,500 stipend.

Save the Date: Internships in Museums, Conversations with Recruiters
When: Thursday, February 5 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Boston College
The Massachusetts Cultural Academic Partnerships (MCAP), in collaboration with several local cultural institutions, invites students to an informative and engaging information session. 

Look for Community Highlights in future Updates.