Master of Fine Artsұ
Join a nationally ranked graduate program of interdisciplinary thought and practice through theMaster of Fine Artsinұ atthe at 51. Tyler’s Glass MFA has been consistently recognized as one of the top programs in the discipline by U.S. News & World Report.
Graduate students work in an intensive studio setting and closely with diverse and highly accomplished faculty. The 60-credit curriculum comprises rigorous studio practice, research, seminars and peer reviews with other disciplines. Visiting artists and curators regularly give lectures and demonstrations and critique student work, widening students’ artistic network.
As an MFA student, you’ll interact with undergraduates both in the shop and in the studios, developing and strengthening your teaching experience. Our graduate students benefit from the Glass MFA program’s strong record of placing alumni in faculty positions and arts practices across the country.
The school’s location in Philadelphia, a vibrant arts center with a strong glass tradition, allows students to gain further experience in their discipline. Tyler’s proximity to New York City’s arts resources allows students to grow their creative practices and businesses as well as earn teaching positions in higher education at leading institutions. Students can also engage in the contemporary art and glass scene.
Visiting Artists and Lecturers
The Laurie Wagman Visiting Artist and Artist-in-residence Series in Glass and other visiting artist programs bring leading national and international artists, art collectives, and curators of diverse backgrounds and practices to enrich the Tyler Glass experience and join MFA students for one-on-one time in their studios. Past recipients include Related Tactics, Janine Antoni, Anna Mlasowsky, and Silvia Levenson..