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2026 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition

Diagnosis, Dana Gray
Diagnosis, Dana Gray (BFA 25). Gown — Hand-dyed broadcloth, hand-dyed muslin, upcycled repurposed knitwear, screen printing. Model: Sung Hyun Elaine” Cho (BFA 24). 
When

January 30 – February 21, 2026

Where

In-person Event

Stamps Gallery
201 South Division Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
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Hours/Access

Details

Exhibition
Open to the public
Free of charge

The Stamps School’s annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is a showcase of outstanding work produced by Stamps undergraduate students, taking place at Stamps Gallery from January 30-February 21, 2026. The opening reception will take place on January 30 from 6 – 8 p.m.

A highly anticipated Stamps School tradition, the objectives of the Undergraduate Juried Exhibition are: 

  • Encourage the creation of high-quality, innovative art and design work.

  • Teach students how to navigate juried exhibitions.

  • Promote participation in Stamps’ vibrant cultural community.

Jurors

Carlos Diaz is a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow and a Professor Emeritus and former chairman of the Photography Department (19952000) at the College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI where he taught for 37 years. Diaz received a BFA from College for Creative Studies in 1980 and an MFA from the University of Michigan in 1983.

Patricia Villalobos Echeverría (Nicaragua/​USA), Professor of Art at Western Michigan University, engages a transdisciplinary practice encompassing printmaking, photography, video, installation, and participatory frameworks to interrogate migration, displacement, and transformation. Exhibited internationally, she holds a Doctor of Arts (Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art & Design), MFA, and BFA, with residencies including MacDowell and Ox-Bow.

Jessica Levy is the Co-Founder of Hourglass Advisory, a New York-based art advisory firm specializing in curated collections for contemporary spaces. She holds an MFA from NYU and a BFA from the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, and serves on the Stamps School’s Dean’s Advisory Council. Levy’s background spans media including ceramics, fibers, and industrial design. 

Timeline

  • Exhibition Opening Reception at Stamps Gallery: January 30, 6 – 8pm

  • Walkthrough with the Artists & Designers: January 31, 2 – 4pm

  • Exhibition Dates: January 30-February 212026

For more information, contact sclegg@​umich.​edu.


Stamps Gallery

201 South Division Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
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Hours
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Thursday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Friday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Saturday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Stamps Gallery is closed for installation of its summer exhibition, Marianetta Porter: Breath, Fragment Return. Join us for the opening reception on June 4, 2026, from 6-8pm. The exhibition runs from June 5-July 25, 2026.