UC Davis highlights MFA program opportunities for artists
UC Davis MFA program offers emerging artists dedicated studio space, faculty mentorship, and museum exhibition opportunities.
Tara K. Daly, 2026. Installation view, Graduate Exhibition. Courtesy of the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art (Muzi Rowe)
The University of California, Davis, is promoting its Master of Fine Arts program at the Maria Manetti Shrem Art Studio, emphasizing a curriculum supported by significant funding and access to professional resources.
Students in the program benefit from instruction by a faculty of established artists and engagement with visiting professionals in the field. The university provides participants with dedicated, spacious studio environments designed to facilitate creative development.
A key component of the program is the opportunity for students to showcase their work through an exhibition held at the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. This feature aims to provide emerging artists with a platform to present their projects within a professional museum setting.