Our Stories

Emily Whynott is a second-year MFA student in the Socially Engaged Art program. Her studio practice uses commonplace materials to create wonky, imperfect sculptures. Her work explores the idea of how food can be used to forge connection and conversation. Emily’s MFA in Progress exhibit is on view November 12–19 in The Galleries at Moore.

The Moore community is saddened to learn of the passing of Blake Bradford, a beloved arts advocate and educator.

Laura Walters is a second-year MFA student in the Socially Engaged Art program. She is a photographer and mixed-media artist who has lived in the Philadelphia area for over 30 years. Her work explores the rich inner lives of children left to their own imaginations in the wilds of New Jersey. Laura's MFA in Progress exhibition is on view October 29–November 5 in The Galleries at Moore.

Jenny Yim is a second-year MFA student in the Socially Engaged Art program. She is an interdisciplinary artist based in Philadelphia. Her work embodies themes of social media propaganda, contemporary capitalism and government affairs. Jenny's MFA in Progress exhibit is on view October 15–22 in The Galleries at Moore.

To get ready for National Portfolio Day on November 6, two of Moore’s admissions counselors put together their top advice for students preparing their portfolio for review!

“Being part of the Kensington Clean campaign gave me strength and confidence as a designer and also as an activist and advocate.”

Learn about Moore’s MA in Socially Engaged Art directly from alumni of the program in this panel discussion.

“It was truly humbling and affirming to have received the leadership prize as it recognizes my role as a community advocate.”

“The YAW courses that I took...are the cement foundation of my artistic being.”

The long-awaited Fashion Show made its return to the Barnes Foundation on Friday, May 13.