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GALLERY OPENING – 2026 MFA THESIS EXHIBITION: <\/strong>March 26\u2013April 12, 2026<\/p>\n

Opening Reception: March 26, 6 \u2013 8 p.m.\u00a0 RSVP at www.eventbrite.com\/e\/wcsu-2026-mfa-thesis-exhibition-opening-reception-tickets-1984648427873<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

THE GALLERY at the Visual & Performing Arts Center
\n43 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, CT 06811
\nGallery Hours: Tue\u2013Fri, noon\u20134 p.m.; Sat\u2013Sun, 1\u20134 p.m.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Department of Art<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0Western Connecticut State University<\/a>\u00a0has announced the 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition. It will take place in\u00a0The Gallery<\/a>\u00a0at the\u00a0Visual and Performing Arts Center<\/a>, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury from\u00a0Thursday, March 26, through Sunday, April 12, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

An opening reception sponsored by the Department of Art will be held on\u00a0Thursday, March 26, 2026,\u00a0<\/strong>from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Gallery. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. The Gallery will be open for viewing from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.\u00a0RSVP for the reception at\u00a0www.eventbrite.com\/e\/wcsu-2026-mfa-thesis-exhibition-opening-reception-tickets-1984648427873<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree for practicing professional artists. The M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of the graduate program, demonstrating a personal direction and mastery in the work of the artists. Five graduate students will present their thesis work this year, featuring diverse media and innovative approaches that reflect their unique artistic visions.<\/p>\n

Artists whose work will be exhibited are:<\/p>\n

Loren Birtha<\/strong><\/p>\n

Octavia C. Byrd<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jacqueline Joyce<\/strong><\/p>\n

Katherine Moran<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riley Weaver<\/strong><\/p>\n

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