Winnipeg Arts Council

2025 Master of Fine Art Thesis Exhibitions

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Presented annually in the School of Art Gallery, the MFA Thesis Exhibitions showcase the culminating work of graduating Master of Fine Arts students. Featuring new work by six emerging artists, the 2025 exhibitions span performance, painting, sculpture, ceramics, video, and installation. Together, they reflect two years of intensive studio practice and research into identity, memory, materiality, and place—offering critical and compelling insights into each artist’s evolving practice.

On View: May 23–June 20, 2025

Opening Reception: Friday, May 23, 2025 | 5:00–8:00 PM

School of Art Gallery, 180 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba

2025 Exhibiting artists and exhibitions:

☞ Maryam Bagheri — 𝘜𝘯𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘺


☞ Laila Fazal — 𝘞𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘴


☞ Xianghui Guan — 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵


☞ Frankie May — 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯


☞ Netsanet Shawl — 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘳𝘵


☞ Lisha Wang — 𝘓.𝘐.𝘍.𝘌.

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