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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…

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ALUMNI Late Stage, New Age: Cooper Holoweski's solo exhibition and book launch Cooper Holoweski (BFA‘04) is set to open a solo exhibition titled“Late Stage, New Age” and…

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…

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

ALUMNI Q&A with Airspace Founder Jill Ayers (BFA ’94) Jill Ayers (BFA ’94) shares insight on her experience in the design industry, her passions, how…

Aug 2023

Poster: Say You're Sorry, a new play by call your mom

ALUMNI Call Your Mom Presents "Say You're Sorry" Call Your Mom, a multimedia performance collective that includes Stamps alumni Emma Bergman,…

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ALUMNI World Photography Day: Celebrating photography at Stamps August 19 is World Photography Day! Check out some of the amazing photographic work from the…

ALUMNI Beatriz Lozano wins 2023 National Design Award Beatriz Lozano (BFA‘16) has been recognized with a 2023 National Design Award in the Emerging…

Jul 2023

Danielle Scarpulla holds colorful fabric while leaning out a window

ALUMNI Danielle Scarpulla: The Beauty in Fashion and in Stamps Danielle Scarpulla shares her insights on breaking into the fashion industry and how to be…

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ALUMNI Megan (Citrine) LaCroix: MONOCHROME Collection Debut Megan (Citrine) LaCroix introduces a new streetwear-inspired collection of apparel & accessories…

Matthew Zivich: New England Landscape (In Advance of a Yard Sale), 2021

ALUMNI Matthew Zivich: “Americana” Exhibition at NCRC Work by Matthew Zivich (BS Design ’60) is featured in Americana, a new exhibition on view at the…

Jun 2023

Comic cover for No Rest for the Wicked features an illustration of a gunslinger with crossed pistols

ALUMNI Matthew and Jake Minor: Graphic Novel Optioned for Feature Film Dead Mans Hand, a feature film based on a graphic novel by the Stamps alums, will be released in…