The 2023 University of Washington MFA + MDes Thesis Exhibition features the cumulative thesis work of graduates receiving Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees in New Genres, Painting + Drawing, and 3D4M: ceramics + glass + sculpture, and Master of Design (MDes) from the University of Washington School of Art + Art History + Design. 

Featured MFA Graduates/MDes Graduates 

• James Blake
• Dana Blume
• Kayla Cochran
• Ruby Henrickson
• Lucas Latimer
• Cypress Quickbear-Stalder
• Adamska Rakhilkina
• Jai Sallay-Carrington
• Wayne Jiang
• Chen Wei
• Claire Weizenegger
• Melanie Wells 

The exhibition was organized by Eric Zimmerman, Exhibition Designer and Preparator, and Rachel Ann Kessler, Senior Preparator.

A digital publication was produced in conjunction with the exhibition to highlight the students’ artistic endeavors and the Henry’s commitment to this exciting and important step in the students' development as practicing artists and designers.