During the 2026 Graduation Celebration, the School recognized graduating students whose outstanding achievements were honored through awards from the University of Washington, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the School. 

We are proud to share a few of this year’s highlights reflecting on the many ways the Jacob Lawrence Gallery has grown and connected with our campus community.

Assembly is a new invitational contemporary art fair organized by a cohort of Seattle's leading galleries, happening on July 22–26, 2026, at the West Canal Yards. Founding members include Traver Gallery, led by School alumn Sarah Traver (BFA '02), and Greg Kucera Gallery. The inaugural edition will 

As we close another academic year, we’ve compiled a guide to the many places where you can continue exploring student work online—from exhibitions and portfolios to research projects and publications.

Veronica Markey (MA 2026) looks back on what drew her to the Art History program, how her interests developed into a thesis project, and the experiences that shaped her graduate education. 

Karen Cheng, Professor of Visual Communication Design, and Li-Yuan Chiou, Master of Design candidate, have been awarded a 2026 SEED-AI grant to develop an AI-powered critique tool designed to support visual design education. SEED-AI supports innovative projects across the University of Washington that explore how artificial intelligence can…

Meet the four new graduates honored as College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Medalists for 2026.  Continue reading on UW College of Arts & Sciences News

Using fabric, oil paint, glycerin and wax, Victoria Mackender (MFA 2026) explores the way humans and animals share the experience of grief.

RE/MADE is an upcycling project directed by Karen Cheng. Now in its fourth year, RE/MADE presents AIR, a collection made from automotive airbags sourced from recycling centers in the United States and Australia.

Curator Lele Barnett is one of the brains behind xispa, a new independent arts innovation lab in South Lake Union.