UD Art and Design

Last chance to see Pinch.

The 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition closes May 31 at The Delaware Contemporary. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the work of seven graduating MFA artists and celebrate the culmination of their graduate studies.

Featured artists:
Timothy Carr, Ryan Dittmar, Zoe Elwood, Rebecca Giles, Arizol Mendoza, Alyssa Rose Pirolli & Nasir Young

Location:
The Delaware Contemporary
200 South Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
On view: May 31, 2026

University of Delaware, ART & DESIGN
udel.edu/cas/art-design

Lynn Herrick Sharp Award Exhibition

Don’t miss the final days to experience the work of this year’s award recipients, recognizing outstanding achievement in the University of Delaware’s Fine Arts program.

Through sculpture, installation, and material exploration, these artists engage themes of transformation, resilience, identity, and the boundaries between human and other. Their work reflects processes of breaking, rebuilding, and reimagining—where personal history, memory, and lived experience shape powerful visual narratives.

Featuring:
Sandi Parrette, Award Winner
Loki Krukosky and Janice Castro, Honorable Mentions

On view through May 29, 2026

Exhibition
Location:
The Delaware Contemporary
200 South Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

University of Delaware, ART & DESIGN
udel.edu/cas/art-design

There’s still time to see Pinch.

The 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition remains on view at The Delaware Contemporary through May 31. The exhibition celebrates seven MFA artists whose work spans genres, politics, experiences, and histories.

Featured artists:
Timothy Carr, Ryan Dittmar, Zoe Elwood, Rebecca Giles, Arizol Mendoza, Alyssa Rose Pirolli & Nasir Young

Location:
The Delaware Contemporary
200 South Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
On view: May 31, 2026

University of Delaware, ART & DESIGN
udel.edu/cas/art-design

Still on view: Lynn Herrick Sharp Award Exhibition

While the exhibition is on view, take time to experience the work of this year’s Lynn Herrick Sharp Award recipients, who are recognized for outstanding achievement in the Fine Arts program.

Presented in collaboration with the University of Delaware, the Lynn Herrick Sharp Award supports emerging artists in the final stages of their BFA and honors excellence in artistic practice.

Sandi Parrette, Award Winner
Loki Krukosky, Honorable Mention
Janice Castro, Honorable Mention

Pictured: Sandi Parrette, UD Prof. David Brinley (center) & Loki Krukosky

Exhibition
Location:
The Delaware Contemporary
Gallery 4
200 South Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

On view:
May 1 – May 29, 2026

University of Delaware, ART & DESIGN
udel.edu/cas/art-design

OPENING TONIGHT: HUSH 🤫
Visual Communications 2026 BFA Exhibition

The wait is over. HUSH opens tonight, featuring the culmination of work from the Visual Communications 2026 BFA class. Join us this evening to celebrate creativity, innovation, and the next generation of designers.

Date: Monday, May 11th
Time: 6:30–8:00 PM
Location: Recitation Gallery
Free and open to the public

University of Delaware, ART & DESIGN
udel.edu/cas/art-design

RENDERED: Fine Arts BFA Exhibition

Join us today for the opening of RENDERED, the 2026 BFA in Fine Art Exhibition.

This exhibition represents the culmination of four years of making, questioning, revising, and discovery. As the artists share:
“We’ve spent four years experimenting, creating, and transforming. As graduating artists, we’ve arrived at a moment of clarity: who we are is no longer forming but fully realized. We are Rendered.”

Come experience a powerful range of work and celebrate the accomplishments of this graduating class.

Exhibition
Date: Monday, May 11
Open Reception: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location:
TAYLOR HALL GALLERY
University of Delaware
32 N College Ave, Newark, DE 19716
Free and open to the public

University of Delaware, ART & DESIGN
udel.edu/cas/art-design

Now on view: Pinch — the 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition.

Featuring the work of seven graduating MFA artists, Pinch brings together a range of perspectives, experiences, and approaches across contemporary art practices.

Featured artists:
Timothy Carr, Ryan Dittmar, Zoe Elwood, Rebecca Giles, Arizol Mendoza, Alyssa Rose Pirolli & Nasir Young

Location:
The Delaware Contemporary
200 South Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
On view: May 31, 2026

University of Delaware, ART & DESIGN
udel.edu/cas/art-design

4 DAYS AWAY: HUSH 🤫
Visual Communications 2026 BFA Exhibition

We’re just days away from opening night. HUSH brings together a dynamic collection of student work exploring design, storytelling, and visual expression. We look forward to welcoming you to experience it in person.

Date: Monday, May 11th
Time: 6:30–8:00 PM
Location: Recitation Gallery
Free and open to the public

University of Delaware, ART & DESIGN
udel.edu/cas/art-design

Join us for Open Studio

Come experience a vibrant evening of student work from ART 133 (Drawing for Non-Majors) and ART 335 (Drawing Approaches). Explore diverse drawing practices, meet the artists, and enjoy the studio's creative energy.

Monday, May 11, 2026
5:30–8:00 PM
Recitation Hall, Third Floor

🏓 Plus: Ping Pong Tournament kicks off at 5:30 PM

Art, conversation, and a little friendly competition—don’t miss it.

RENDERED: Fine Arts BFA Exhibition

A reminder that RENDERED opens soon, celebrating the work of our graduating 2026 BFA in Fine Art artists.

Defined as to break down, to build up, to bring into being, RENDERED reflects four years of experimentation, transformation, and creative development. The exhibition highlights a dynamic range of practices and perspectives, marking a significant moment as these artists present the culmination of their work.

Join us in supporting this year’s graduating class and experiencing the next generation of emerging artists.

Exhibition
Date: Monday, May 11
Open Reception: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location:
TAYLOR HALL GALLERY
University of Delaware
32 N College Ave, Newark, DE 19716
Free and open to the public

University of Delaware, ART & DESIGN
udel.edu/cas/art-design