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May 2026

Shane Ward, holding an Adidas shoe, leads a workshop in a Stamps classroom

ALUMNI From Stamps to Adidas: Shane Ward’s Journey in Design and Mentorship A leader in the design industry, Shane Ward (BFA ’96) brings the same passion to mentoring…

This image shows a close-up portrait of a man wearing a black baseball cap, round black-rimmed eyeglasses, and a trimmed beard against a plain background.

ALUMNI Patrick Hanenberger: Production Designer on Upcoming Films "The Lunar Chronicles" and "High in the Clouds" Stamps alumnus Patrick Hanenberger (BFA ’02) is bringing imaginative worlds to life as the…

An event poster for "COUNTERPUBLIC 2026" featuring an exhibition or project titled "COYOTE TIME" by artist Sebastián Llovera. The background features a soft orange and gray color gradient. At the center is a vertical black-and-white portrait of a person with dark hair wearing glasses. The title "COYOTE TIME" is stylized with black, stencil-like typography, while the artist's name "Sebastián Llovera" is printed at the bottom in a serif, off-white font.

ALUMNI Sebastián Llovera Selected for "Counterpublic 2026: Coyote Time" Sebastián Llovera (MFA ’23) has been selected as one of 47 participating artists in Counterpublic…

An art exhibition poster titled "TRANSIENT NARRATIVES" featuring work by Melissa A. Day and Ryan Herberholz. The black poster displays two vibrant paintings: a vertical abstract geometric piece on the left and a horizontal landscape on the right. Event text notes the exhibition runs June 5th to June 30th with an opening reception on June 5th from 7 to 10 PM at the Gallery at Ideation Orange, located at 420 W. 9 Mile in Hazel Park.

ALUMNI Ryan Herberholz: Transient Narratives at Ideation Orange Work by Ryan Herberholz (BFA ’12) and Melissa A. Day is featured in Transient Narratives, on view…

Apr 2026

Theatrical poster for the documentary 'Sons of Detroit,' featuring a man walking toward a giant, root-formed heart containing a house.

ALUMNI Russell Stewart: "Sons of Detroit" Featured in Screenings at Cinetopia, DIA Sons of Detroit, a new film co-produced by Russell Stewart (BFA ’07), will screen on May 14 at…

A young Black girl, wearing pink pants and a purple sweatshirt, is seated in front of a backdrop. She holds a homemade mask, constructed from contrasting strips of construction paper, in front of her face.

ALUMNI Nick Azzaro: Ypsilanti Future History Project Year-End Show Opening May 1, Ypsilanti Future History Project features the work created in a yearlong…

A high-contrast, lo-fi monochrome image of a misty lake, featuring two dark, square shapes on the shore and a soft treeline in the distance.

ALUMNI Marc Sirinsky: Retrospective Exhibition on View in May Emergence, a retrospective spanning the career of photographic artist Marc Sirinsky (BFA ’97),…

Exhibition flyer for 'Boundary Layer' by Issy Wilson. The background is a textured, dark grey surface with patches of vibrant green and yellow moss. Text indicates an opening on Friday, April 10th, 6-10 PM at PAGODA RED, 1740 W Webster, Chicago.

ALUMNI Issy Wilson: "Boundary Layer" Solo Exhibition in Chicago Work by London-based emerging artist Issy Wilson (BFA ’20) is featured in Boundary Layer, a new…

framed by a black border, a black and white instant print shows a park bench in a clearing

ALUMNI Marc Sirinsky: "Walks in the Woods" Selection on View in Alexandria, VA Work by Marc Sirinsky (BFA ’97) will be featured in a solo exhibition at the Athenaeum in…

Mar 2026

Poster for "Grass Grows in the Icebox 2026," featuring circular arrangements of grass and dark, textured ice spheres on a black background.

ALUMNI Nathan Byrne and Emily Staugaitis Curate "The Grass Grows in the Icebox" at CLUSTER Museum From April4-25, Ann Arbor’s CLUSTER Museum features The Grass Grows in the Icebox, a new…

A man with locs in a bun and a beard sits on a stool in an art studio, wearing a light blue button-down shirt, olive joggers, and colorful sneakers. He is positioned in front of a large, monochromatic piece of artwork.

ALUMNI Cosmo Whyte Selected as the 2026 Stamps Commencement Speaker Renowned artist, educator, and alum Cosmo Whyte will be this year’s distinguished speaker at the…

ALUMNI Oliver Uberti Illustrates the Cover of Nature Alum Oliver Uberti illustrates the cover of Nature March 2026 issue