News & Stories

Learn more about the Stamps School through the stories of our faculty, students, alumni, and staff.

Nov 2023

ALUMNI Q&A: Stamps alum and doc producer Razi Jafri’s “Three Chaplains” to stream on PBS In this Q&A, Stamps alum and documentary producer Razi Jafri discusses his recent film, “Three…

Sep 2023

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ALUMNI Nick Azzaro's 'Simple Math, Too' exhibit examines challenging discussions in public schools Stamps alum, sculptor, installation artist, and former public school teacher Nick Azzaro’s (BFA…

ALUMNI Mayela Rodriguez showing in SoCal SUR:biennial Stamps alum, Mayela Rodriguez (MFA ’19) will be showing work in “Ground Control,” a group…

Janet Taylor Pickett poses in front of her painting.

ALUMNI Janet Taylor Pickett: History and Artistry Alum Janet Taylor Pickett (BFA ’70, MFA ’72) reflects on her rich history and U‑M experience as a…

Grass grows in the ice box postcard front

ALUMNI “Grass Grows in the Icebox” featuring Stamps community members opens in Ypsilanti Grass Grows in the Icebox, curated by recent MFA graduate and Lecturer I Nathan Byrne (MFA ‘21),…

ALUMNI ArtPrize 2023 features Stamps alums Stamps alums participate in ArtPrize 2023, which began on September 14 and will run until October…

Jul 2023

ALUMNI Emilia White accepts position at York University Stamps Lecturer and alumna Emilia White (MFA ’12) has accepted a new position as Assistant…

Rita Dibert: Christmas Lilies. Archival pigment print, 53 x 64cm

ALUMNI Rita Dibert: Quiet Moments at Lumen Gallery Work by Rita Dibert (BFA ’69, MFA ’71) was featured this spring at New Zealand’s Lumen Gallery.…

Jun 2023

A series of mismatched oars with holes through their centers arranged on a wall

ALUMNI James Leonard launches new website Brooklyn-based artist James Leonard (MFA ’04) recently launched a new comprehensive online…

Mar 2023

ALUMNI Cecilia Méndez-Ortiz: Stamps 2023 Commencement Speaker Cecilia (Ceci) Méndez-Ortiz (MFA ‘02), Stamps 2023 Commencement speaker, has spent her life and…

Jan 2023

Collage of three headshots of Envision artists.

ALUMNI Artists Selected as Finalists for Envision Award Three prolific artists are the finalists for the 2023 Envision: The Michigan Artist Initiative…

A series of white and yellow zip ties are arranged in an axial pattern

ALUMNI Jessica Frelinghuysen and Natalia Rocafuerte: Energy Transfer The Ann Arbor Art Center opens its 2023 gallery season with Energy Transfer, an exhibition…