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The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at WashU is a leader in architecture, art, and design education.

We are advancing our fields through innovative research and creative practice, excellence in teaching, a world-class university art museum, and a deep commitment to addressing the social and environmental challenges of our time. Through the work of our students, faculty, and alumni, we are striving to create a more just, sustainable, humane, and beautiful world.

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Upcoming Lectures

Jan 24 at 5:30pm • Steinberg Auditorium

Miroslava Brooks and Daniel Markiewicz | Laskey Charrette Kickoff Lecture

Jan 27 at 5:30pm • Steinberg Auditorium

Alfonso Garduño | Ruth and Norman Moore Visiting Professor of Architecture

Jan 30 at 5:30pm • Steinberg Auditorium

Blas Isasi | Henry L. and Natalie E. Freund Teaching Fellow Lecture

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Latest News

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Hanahan, Hoeferlin awarded grants for cross-disciplinary research

Associate Professor Jonathan Hanahan and Professor Derek Hoeferlin have been awarded Ignite Interdisciplinary Grants through WashU’s Here and Next campaign. The $50,000 grants are designed to catalyze interdisciplinary research projects that address complex, transformative problems.

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Sam Fox School spring Public Lecture Series begins Jan. 24

Many of the spring Public Lecture Series presenters will highlight themes relating to housing, climate resilience and social and environmental justice.

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Q&A with Tiffany Calvert

Tiffany Calvert was named chair of the MFA in Visual Art program at WashU, beginning her role in the fall 2024 semester.

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Spring 2025 Weil Project Wall unveiled

Artist Addoley Dzegede’s work, “Passages,” was recently installed on the Sam Fox School’s Weil Project Wall. The installation includes seven strands of soft sculpture beads.

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Applications Open for 2025 Stone & DeGuire Contemporary Art Awards

Applications are now open for the next cycle of Washington University’s Stone & DeGuire Contemporary Art Awards. Awarded annually, it is open to BFA and MFA alumni of the Sam Fox School’s College & Graduate School of Art working in sculpture, painting, or expanded media. Up to three winners are chosen by a faculty and alumni jury, and each receives $25,000 to advance their studio practice. Artists can apply for the award now through February 2, 2025.

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