Class of 2015
MICA Curatorial Practice M.F.A.

MICA's M.F.A. in Curatorial Practice will prepare students to take a responsible approach to the expanding role curators play in creating a vibrant cultural life in the 21st century's global society. Designed to forge connections among art, artists, and the community, the program's collaborative and individual curatorial projects allow students to explore new methods of exhibition presentation—thinking outside of traditional models and training to create relevant, timely and accessible exhibitions for their audiences. New models will include considering the surrounding community or history of the venue as inspiration when organizing exhibitions. This innovative graduate program is the first M.F.A. in Curatorial Practice in the United States.

Class of 2015

Gloria Azucena
Yeim (Amy) Bae
Chris Beer
Marnie Benney
Melani Douglass
Jennifer Gray
Kelly Johnson
Kirsten Poulsen-House
Samantha Redles
Emily Russell
Locally Sourced is the culminating project for of Class of 2015 M.F.A. Curatorial Practice first-year Practicum course. Professor Gerald Ross, Director of Exhibitions at MICA, and Professor Jeffry Cudlin, Faculty in Curatorial Practice, co-teach this course, guiding students who spend a full year planning and implementing an exhibition specifically addressing audiences in Station North. A Practicum Advisory Committee including members of the local community and  Baltimore art, design, and museum professionals monitor student progress throughout the course.


Recent Curatorial Practice M.F.A. Practicum Projects have included:

  • B is for Baltimore: Baker Artist Awards 2013 b-grant Winners, an awards exhibition celebrating the creative energy of emerging and established Baltimore dancers, musicians, writers, and visual artists. B is for Baltimore, b-grant Winners (Winter 2013)
  • Congregate: Art + Faith + Community, a group project in which students established temporary artist residencies in five local houses of worship. 
    Congregate (Fall 2013)
  • INVITED, a series of ten site-specific art installations in non-arts businesses throughout Baltimore’s Station North Arts and Entertainment District. 
    INVITED (Fall 2012)