An intensive exploration across a range of disciplines, the BFA program of study at UAB prepares students to pursue careers as artists and designers or continue to graduate school.Art by students who are completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham will be featured in an exhibition from April 7-May 2.
The 2026 BFA exhibition at UAB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts will have a free closing reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 1. AEIVA is open to the public from noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is always free. Visit uab.edu/aeiva for more information.
The BFA degree program in the UAB College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Art and Art History offers undergraduate art studio students an intensive exploration across a range of disciplines. The program of study prepares them to pursue careers as artists and designers or continue to graduate school. Students gain skills and competencies including team-based learning, technology, communication, aesthetic judgment, interdisciplinary and innovative approaches, critical analysis, and professional development throughout their program of study.
The exhibition signifies an important transition for students as they enter a professional arena, showcasing their work in a publicly accessible gallery setting, says Minkyu Lee, chair of the Department of Art and Art History. In collaboration with AEIVA’s experienced staff and curators, students engage deeply in the exhibition process, gaining practical insight into the standards and practices of the contemporary art world.
“Artists present their work through written reflections and public presentations, discussing the ideas, research and techniques that inform their practice,” Lee said. “As the final studio milestone for BFA students and a key component of their undergraduate research, the exhibition stands as a major spring event, and we welcome you to attend and celebrate their achievements.”
Students whose work is featured are Ty Bell, Karah Gohn, Martinee Hill, Gracie Hollington, Jaymie Hornsby, Landon Krall, Nadia Johnson, Kana Luecke and Angelina Robinson.
The BFA Exhibition is part of the UAB College of Arts and Sciences’ Arts Week, an annual celebration of student and faculty creativity. Arts Week events and performances will showcase students from the departments of Art and Art History, Communication Studies, English, History, Music, and Theatre. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community are invited to experience the arts on campus and in the community with a curated list of performances. Follow the UAB College of Arts and Sciences on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.