On Thursday, November 12, the MECA&D community celebrated the work of 109 participants in the 2026 BFA Fall Exhibition. Participants represented all class years and majors at MECA&D. The exhibition was reviewed by a jury comprised of MECA&D representatives and local arts professionals.
The following students received awards from the jury. Congratulations to all who participated!
BEST IN SHOW
Vivien Sorce ’28, Woodworking & Furniture Design
2ND PLACE OVERALL
Nate Walker ’28, Photography
3RD PLACE OVERALL
Sam Thomas ’27, Sculpture
JURY SELECTS
Anna Mayer ’27, Textile & Fashion Design
Bea Wallace ’27, Sculpture
BEST WORK BY A FIRST YEAR
Katie Otis ’30, Intended Illustration Major
BEST WORK BY A SOPHOMORE
Boe Bendezu ’29, Illustration
BEST WORK BY A JUNIOR
Lilah Grove ’28, Ceramics
BEST WORK BY A SENIOR
Kate Bruno ’27, Painting
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Henri Farthing ’29, Photography
Katie Clark ’28, Ceramics
Logan Giardini ’27, Graphic Design
Hayden Wakefield ’29, Sculpture
Marisa Cruz ’28, Animation & Game Art
Bee Murdock ’27, Animation & Game Art