Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design

We're thrilled to celebrate our students as they showcase zines created in Nicole Marroquin's Social Spaces: The Role of Artists, Designers and Citizens class this weekend with events at the University of Michigan Museum of Art and Ypsilanti's Zine Jamboree. Stop by both events to view amazing work by Stamps students and show your support! Behind the Zines ??? Friday, March 28 ?? 5–8 PM ?? UMMA Zine Jamboree ??? Saturday, March 29 ?? 12-3 PM ?? Ypsi Freighthouse Featuring work by students: Isabel Cancelo Aryan Chaudhry Emmanuelle Cubba Kae Dawson Patricia Derbin Jenna downs Paul Emery Skylar Farah Hana Ichikawa Neha Jaitly Declan Johnston Margaret Kirkman Ava Kosinksi Katherine Lee Jasper Morris Abby Moschel Chaeyeon Park Marcela Passos Daniela Silva

Join us in celebrating the creative vision, dedication, and innovation of the Stamps Class of 2025 at the Perspective{s} exhibition! This annual showcase marks the culmination of a year-long journey in which Stamps seniors transform their ideas into impactful works of art and design. From immersive installations to cutting-edge 4D work and everything in between. Don’t miss this chance to witness the next generation of creative talent—see you at the show! ?? Opening Reception: Friday, April 25 | 1 – 8 p.m. ?? Film & Video Screenings: ??? Friday, April 25 | 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. & Saturday, May 3 | 2 p.m. ?? Art & Architecture Auditorium ??? Exhibition Dates: April 21 – May 3, 2025 ?? Location: Art & Architecture Building, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd ? Hours: Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

I am so happy to announce that I will be working in the Brand Content & Culture department at McDonald's as a Spc. Visual Identity! ???? Despite my start date being April 1st, this is no joke! I will contribute to the growth of McDonald's by leveraging creativity, culture, and innovation. I will help bring world-class campaigns to life, shaping culture and crafting unforgettable experiences. Collaborating with agency partners, I will support the development and execution of visual identities across key brand narratives, including Core Food Products, Brand Relevance, Family/Happy Meal, Value, Trust, and Digital. It feels as though this opportunity just fell into my lap but in reality, it took a lot of hard work to get here. I couldn't be more grateful for the people who have helped me get to this point such as Marwen for my first formal art education, The Chicago High School for the Arts for my unique high school education, The Art Institute of Chicago for the professional development they gave me as a teen, Chicago Scholars for making college a reality, The University of Michigan Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design for my college experience, Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for the brotherhood I didn't know I needed, MERGE for introducing me to the industry, and COOP for providing with the skills and resources to get this job. This might be my victory but I carry everyone with me in my heart as I navigate this whole thing we call "life"????

?? MFA Thesis Spotlight: Laura Mackie - Inheritance Laura Mackie’s father gifted them a box of orange microfiber towels, saying, "they're good to have around." After his passing, these towels became quiet witnesses to grief, memory, and meaning. Through audio and installation, Inheritance unravels the complex, unending process of making sense of someone long gone. See Inheritance at the stop-loss MFA Thesis Exhibition, opening March 21. ??? Opening reception: March 21 ? 6 – 8 PM ?? Stamps Gallery: 201 South Division Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 ??? On exhibition: March 21 – April 11, 2025

?? Lights, Camera, Insight! ?? Join us on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Michigan Theater for an evening with the trailblazing Trinh T. Minh-ha. A Vietnamese-born filmmaker, writer, and music composer, Trinh's work delves deep into themes of identity, culture, and the art of storytelling. Her films and writings challenge conventional narratives, offering fresh perspectives on post-colonialism and feminism. Event Details: ??? Thursday, March 27, 2025 ? 5:30 PM ?? Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 This event is FREE and open to everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with a visionary artist who redefines the boundaries of cinema and cultural discourse. There will be no recorded version of this talk. In partnership with the?@aafilmfest This project was made possible with support from?@umicharts

For decades, the Stamps School of Art & Design and the Ann Arbor Film Festival (AAFF) have collaborated to bring groundbreaking work to the big screen— and this year is no exception! ?? At the 63rd AAFF (March 25–30, Michigan Theater), trailers created by Stamps students Grant Emenheiser, Julia Flatley, Jaden Serafin, and Abby Watters will premiere throughout the festival! ?? Under the guidance of Stamps Lecturer Avery Lawrence, these students took on the challenge of designing 30-second festival trailers with complete artistic freedom—while incorporating festival and sponsor logos. ??? Catch their work at AAFF and celebrate the next generation of experimental filmmakers! ?? March 25–30 ?? Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor https://lnkd.in/emFaw97J

?? The wait is over—Stop-Loss: The 2025 MFA Graduate Thesis Exhibition opens TODAY! Join us tonight for an unforgettable night celebrating our MFA graduates' bold, thought-provoking work. Meet the artists, experience their powerful work, and immerse yourself in the creative energy of this exhibition. ?? Featuring Artists: Hannah Buchanan, Sam Griffith, Andy Maticorena Kajie, Laura Mackie, Okyoung Noh, Charlie Reynolds, and Darren Spirk. ??? Opening reception: March 21 ? 6 – 8 PM ?? Stamps Gallery: 201 South Division Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 ??? On view: March 21 – April 11, 2025

?? First-year MFA student River Forest Berry’s (MFA '26) work stitches together memory, tradition, and contemporary art through quilting, performance, and site-specific installation. By reimagining quilting as a form of autoethnography, River transforms fabric into a vessel for personal and collective histories. Each stitch holds a story, passing down memory and tradition while questioning how craft can evolve beyond functionality. In recent projects, nostalgia takes center stage—where the comfort of quilts meets the discomfort of memory. Through performance, River activates their work, draping themselves in quilts as a physical and emotional act of confronting the past. Their practice asks: What do quilts pass down? How does art illuminate the transmission of memory? View work by River and our other first-year MFA candidates in Warped Routes! ??? Opening reception: March 28 ? 6 – 8 PM ?? Faculty and Graduate Studios: 1919 Green Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 ??? Viewings March 29-April 19 are available by appointment only.

???? TODAY is the Day—Hail Yeah! ???? Do we appreciate when Stamps alumni give back to their alma mater? HAIL YEAH! Stop by the Street Gallery on Thursday, March 20, from 11 AM - 2 PM to write a thank-you note to an alum who supported Stamps students last year. Their generosity helps create opportunities for the next generation of artists and designers! As a thank you for participating, enjoy free food and a Hail Yeah! T-shirt (while supplies last). See you there!

????Support Stamps Students on Giving Blueday 2025???? At Stamps, we’re dedicated to providing students with the resources to explore, develop, and launch their creative careers. This Giving Blueday—March 19, 2025—you can play a pivotal role in their journey by supporting our Career Services initiatives. Your support of career development initiatives through the ??Opportunity Fund???directly contributes to mentorship programs, portfolio reviews, networking opportunities, and career-building experiences that help our artists and designers thrive beyond the classroom. Join us in shaping the future of creative professionals. Every gift, big or small, makes a lasting impact. https://lnkd.in/gyTdxhcP