Applied Craft & Design
Graduate Lecture Series: Jovencio de la Paz and Sonja Dahl
On Oct. 27, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies presents a Conversation between artists Jovencio de la Paz and Sonya Dahl. Presented by the MFA in Applied Craft + Design, in collaboration with Portland Textile Month.
2021 MFA Thesis Exhibition
The Pacific Northwest College of Art Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies proudly presents the 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibition.
2021 MFA First Year Exhibition goes live online
The Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies proudly presents the 2021 MFA First-Year Exhibition (There is no) "There, There".
Conversation with Norman Teague
The Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Lecture Series welcomes Chicago-based designer and educator Norman Teague on December 2, 2020 for a conversation with AC+D Program Head Sara Huston.
Graduate Studies launches 2021 Engagement Scholarships
There are now more ways than ever to meaningfully connect with our team, learn about our offerings, and experience our community from anywhere in the world.
Graduate Symposium 2020
The Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies is excited to present the 2020 Graduate Symposium, Forms of Care: Building the Worlds We Need. November 20-21, 2020.
Fall 2021 Applications are Open
We are now accepting applications for Fall 2021! Apply to be a part of the next cohort of Applied Craft + Design candidates and help us reimagine everything.
Cristina Niculescu Named A 2020 GLEAN Artist!!
Congratulations to Cristina Niculescu (AC+D '20), selected as a GLEAN Artist-in-Residence this year!
Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies: Fall 2020 Update
An update from the Director of Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies, MK Guth, on how PNCA is moving forward for Fall 2020!
AC+D Class of 2020 Artist Talks
We're excited to announce the MFA AC+D's class of 2020's Artist Talks!!
Alumni Becca Gore Launches Art School Hero!
Check out Art School Hero, an online retail gallery recently started by Becca Gore (ACD '17) supporting artists while many physical retail galleries and shops are closed.
American Craft Council 'Present Tense' Conference!
Listen to audio from American Craft Council's 2019 'Present Tense' conference!!
MFA AC+D Mentors Exhibit in Disjecta's 'What Needs To Be Said'.
Check out work by MFA Applied Craft + Design program mentors in Disjecta's online tour of What Needs to Be Said!
A Message from MK Guth, Director of Graduate Studies
Our creative community extends beyond social isolation.
Taylor Kibby (AC+D '18) Exhibits in New York with Timothy Taylor!
Contgratulations to Taylor Kibby (AC+D '18) on her upcoming two-person exhibit with Timothy Taylor!
Graduate Lecture Series: Folayemi (Fo) Wilson
MFA Applied Craft + Design is excited to welcome Folayemi (Fo) Wilson for a lecture on her work and practice as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Spring 2020 Lecture Series.
March 18, 2020
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
AC+D Mentor Highlight: Brenda Mallory
AC+D works with mentors that come from a wide variety of backgrounds to meet the individual needs of our students! An interdisciplinary program calls for interdisciplinary mentors!
AC+D Visiting Artist: Emily Endo
This week glass artist, and workshop entrepreneur, Emily Endo will visit the MFA AC+D program for individual studio visits and critique class engagements!!
MFA AC+D Student/Alumni Work in Gallery 157
Check out recent work by AC+D Seccond-Year student, Stephanie Sun, and AC+D alumni, Lilia Hernandez Galusha in Gallery 157 this month!!
2020 AC+D Creative Entrepreneurial Fellow: Molly Ryan!
We're so excited to announce AC+D's 2020 Creative Entrepreneurial Fellow: Molly Ryan!!!!!
Graduate Lecture Series: Ania Jaworska
MFA in Applied Craft + Design is excited to welcome architect, designer and educator Ania Jaworska for a lecture on her work and practice as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Spring 2020 Lecture Series.
February 12, 2020
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
AC+D Welcomes New Faculty: Lisa Jones
Lisa Jones, founder of Pigeon Toe Ceramics, joins our faculty for Spring 2020 teaching Creative Entrepreneurship!!
Visiting Artists: Anya Kivarkis, Emily Endo, and The Far Woods!
Throughout each semester AC+D welcomes artists, designers, and critics from a wide range of disciplines for studio visits, critical conversation, and a fresh burst of inspiration! Throughout January and February we're hosting Anya Kivarkis, Emily Endo, and The Far Woods for individual studio visits with AC+D students!!
AC+D Visiting Artist: Anya Kivarkis!!
This month AC+D students will enjoy studio visits with metalsmith Any Kivarkis!
Chair of AC+D, Sara Huston Artist-in-Resident at Jennings Hotel!!
Over Winter Break, MFA AC+D Program Head, Sara Huston spent time as an artist-in-residence at the Jennings Hotel in Joseph, OR!!
Recent MFA AC+D Student Work
As the Fall 2019 semester comes to a close, we're beyond proud of the work the MFA AC+D Candidates have made this semester! Check out some of their recent work!