by overstreetbilly | Oct 21, 2026 | Art, Student Spotlight
We’re pleased to share that MFA student Hanna Brody has received a grant from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, a Canadian nonprofit organization based in Montreal that supports emerging representational artists worldwide. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brody...
by overstreetbilly | Oct 14, 2026 | Art, Student Spotlight
If you’ve ever heard “but you don’t look sick,” you know how frustrating it can be. That’s been part of Sammie Chinigo’s life for almost 15 years as she manages a chronic autoimmune illness. But instead of staying silent, Sammie, an art student, is speaking out...
by agentv | Sep 11, 2026 | Art, Student Spotlight
MFA ceramics student Bianka Groves De La Cruz is gaining recognition for her thoughtful and patient approach to ceramics. She is currently featured in the “The Line” exhibition, September 4–26, 2026, which showcases artists who use line work to explore...
by donaldsmith | Jul 14, 2026 | Art, Student Spotlight
This grant is awarded to a UNM graduate student to attend SOMA Summer 2026, a 4-week program in Mexico City. The $4,000 USD grant, plus an award by SOMA ($800 USD) is applied to the cost of attending the SOMA Summer program. Congratulations to Armando! As a Fronterizo...
by overstreetbilly | May 22, 2026 | Art, Student Spotlight
The Department of Art is proud to announce that recent MFA graduate daniela del mar is the recipient of a 2026 Dedalus Foundation Master of Fine Arts Fellowship in Painting & Sculpture. The Dedalus Foundation awards four fellowships annually to graduating MFA...
by agentv | May 22, 2026 | Art, Featured News, Student Spotlight
Made possible through the generosity of UNM alumna Dr. Patricia Covington and Shari Rhode, the Covington-Rhode Senior Prize recognizes outstanding graduating artists whose work demonstrates creativity, dedication, and artistic excellence. Kat B. is a multidisciplinary...
