CLASS NOTES

Cynthia Hartling A'84

Cynthia Hartling A'84 curated a group exhibition titled In the Thick of It at the Visual Arts Gallery in Santa Fe Community College. The exhibition also includes her work, as well as the work of Tom Michelli A'75. The opening reception is Thursday, September 24 and the exhibition will remain on view through October 14, 2026. Learn more here.

Alexa West A'17

Choreographer Alexa West was granted the Kravis Studio Residency at the Museum of Modern Art along with her other co-founders of Pageant, an artist-run performance space. The group developed and presented a daylong performance marathon and engaged in a panel on August 30. Read more about the residency and Alexa's work.

Robert Feintuch A'74

A solo exhibit of Robert Feintuch's work will be opening at Thomas Brambilla Gallery in Bergamo, Italy on October 3, 2026. He also has three paintings on permanent view in the Sonnabend Collection Museum in Mantova, Italy.

Diane Phares A'73

Diane Phares is being featured in Create! Magazine's 10th Anniversary Book looking back at artists' careers since they were first featured. Diane has continued to make art that transforms personal narratives into conversations about social equity and the unseen forces that shape domestic life. Create! Magazine's 10th Anniversary Book will be releasing in fall of 2026. Read more about Diane's work here.

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