Call for small-scale artwork, open to anyone who feels a connection to the Buddhist tradition. Read more information and the submission guidelines. Deadline: February 18.

Art vendors: Seeking student artists to sell their art at the International Women's Day Coffeehouse at Curtis Hall on March 6. A portion of the proceeds will go to scholarships for the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh. Email Talia for more information.

Summer Internship Program applications at the Peabody Essex Museum are now open. Carefully review internship descriptions for eligibility criteria. Deadline: March 15.

The Dean's Research Fund call for proposals is open through Tuesday, March 24. Your proposal of a maximum $1000 will include a compelling project description, goals, a detailed budget, and images of your work. Applications are in SlideRoom.

Call for art for "Interwoven: An Exhibition of Embodied Knowledge": Tisch Scholars are creating their final project, an immersive art gallery and sensory experience that reveals the embodied knowledge, shared epistemologies, and resistances found across our campuses. Deadline: March 31.

Opportunities with the Copley Society of Art (Co|So): Apply for the Copley Society of Art—founded by SMFA students—where SMFA students and alumni can explore free Student Artist Memberships, portfolio reviews, professional development workshops and more.

Teaching Assistants: Apply for TA roles at The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts in Jamaica Plain

Valentine's Day Cards
When: Tuesday, February 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: SMFA Atrium, SMFA Boston campus
Make valentines with SMFA Student Life and Counseling and Mental Health Service. Show some love to yourself, a friend, a sweetheart, or even your cat! Sweets will be served.

Q & A with Animation Director Angela Stempel
When: Wednesday, February 11 at 12 p.m.
Where: JCC 265, Medford/Somerville campus and Zoom
RSVP with WIA Tufts for a lunchtime chat with Angela Stempel, a Venezuelan-American director and SMFA alum. She has directed and executive produced animated specials for Hulu (PEN15) and AppleTV+ (Lulu is a Rhinoceros), as well as short-form projects for Adult Swim, The New York Times and Nick Jr. Free pizza provided in person.  

Trisha Brown Dance Company Masterclass with Catherine Kirk
When: Thursday, February 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Jackson Gym, Medford/Somerville campus
This class emphasizes alignment, clarity, and kinetic ease, using a framework for experimentation, improvisation, and refinement. This dance class is limited to 30 students, RSVP to reserve your spot.

Creative Sector Day at the State House
When: Tuesday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Massachusetts State House, Boston
Register for MASSCreative's third annual Creative Sector Day at the State House to advocate for resources to better support artists and elevate the ways our sector positively impacts Massachusetts.

Drop-in Career Advising
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Artist Resource Center, B205, SMFA Boston campus
The Career Center is back up and running for drop-in hours this semester, with two brand new career fellows. Drop in - no appointment needed - for resume or cover letter reviews, internship search strategy, whatever is on your mind! 

MFA Pathways Internship Information Session
When: Tuesday, February 10 at 6 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Join MFA staff, including past and current interns, to learn more about the MFA Pathways Internship program. Through semester-long graduate- and undergraduate-level paid internships in departments across the MFA, interns gain hands-on training, participate in professional development, and build professional networks.

SMFA Summer Internship Strategy Session
When: Friday, February 13 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Virtual
Join Katie Sullivan, Career Advisor for SMFA, for a virtual group advising session focused on finding summer internships and professional opportunities. Katie will walk you through key resources, effective search strategies, and practical steps to help you navigate the internship process with confidence.

Save the Date: College Night at the MFA: Join us on Friday, April 10 as we welcome area college and university students to the MFA for an evening of student-led art making, music, performances, gallery exploration, swag, photo booth, and other treats! Admission is free with a valid school ID.

Look for Community Highlights in future Updates.