WashU Seeks Artists in Diverse Media for Fall 2027 Entry to MFA Program
Experiment in the Sam Fox School’s expansive, state-of-the-art facilities, leveraging fellowship, residency, and research opportunities.
Washington University in St. Louis invites artists with diverse media backgrounds to apply for the MFA in Visual Art program beginning Fall 2027. The two-year, fully residential program at the Sam Fox School emphasizes a wide range of creative expressions, from traditional methods to cutting-edge digital and social practices. Located within a research-intensive university, the program offers state-of-the-art facilities such as a digital fabrication lab, time-based media studio, printmaking and book studio, and wood and metal shops, fostering cross-disciplinary experimentation.
The curriculum is designed to equip students with a versatile approach to contemporary art, promoting sustained artistic engagement and exploring various career paths within the field. The Office for Socially Engaged Practice provides additional opportunities for students, including the Counterpublic triennial fellowship and Berlin Sommerakadamie.
Throughout the program, students will showcase their work in multiple exhibitions, culminating in a thesis exhibition at the Kemper Art Museum. Notable visiting artists this year include Wafaa Bilal, Chloë Bass, Carolina Caycedo, and Juan William Chávez, among others. Alumni have been recognized through residencies at Paris Cité internationale des arts, prestigious awards like the $25,000 Stone & DeGuire Contemporary Art Award, and post-MFA studio fellowships.
Applications for the program are due January 10, 2027, with a free application period ending December 14. Further information is available at samfoxschool.washu.edu.
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