Life at the Sam Fox School

What’s it really like to be a Sam Fox School student? Scroll down to get a glimpse of studio life, meet our students, and see what’s happening right now on our side of campus.

Recent Happenings

Commencement 2022

Congratulations to our spring 2022 graduates! Photos from Commencement activities, livestream of the Recognition Ceremony, and speeches from the keynote and alumni speakers are all available to view.

Recent Happenings

Y.E.S. 11.0: Architecture's Year-End Show

The annual student-curated exhibition of graduating architecture students’ work went on display in Steinberg Hall Gallery and Givens Hall.

Recent Happenings

BFA in Studio Art Capstone Exhibition, Part 2

Eight graduating BFA candidates exhibited their thesis work downtown at the Des Lee Gallery, in the second of two exhibitions for the program.

Recent Happenings

WashU's 93rd Annual Fashion Design Show

The annual Fashion Design Show showcased work by students across the program, demonstrating a foundational understanding of textiles, design, fashion history, research, and culture.

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Purgatory: 2022 MFA in Visual Art First-Year Exhibition

Students in the MFA-VA program took over the disused Craft Alliance space on Delmar Blvd. for a unique exhibition showcasing the culmination of their first year of work. The show is up through May 15.

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MFA-IVC Thesis Exhibition

The exhibition at High Low Gallery features thesis project work by 12 MFA-IVC candidates, from comics to art books to sculptural installations. The work will be on view through May 21.

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BFA in Communication Design Thesis Exhibition

Books, posters, animatics, and websites representing the culminating body of work for the BFA in Communication Design seniors were on view in Steinberg Hall Gallery.

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Bloomberg Asphalt Art Initiative

Grad arch students in lecturer Matthew Bernstine’s Community Design Sprints course partnered with youth from St. Louis Artworks to design & paint a street mural by the pocket park at 5900 Clemens Ave.

Recent Happenings

Spring 2022 Typeface Design Exhibition

Students from the spring 2022 Typeface Design course showcased their work in Steinberg Gallery with a live DJ and screenprinting station.

Recent Happenings

BFA in Studio Art Capstone Exhibition, Part 1

Alex Evets performed Geppetto’s Workshop at the opening of the “Pleasure Island” show at the Des Lee Gallery. Seven graduating seniors were featured in the first of two capstone exhibitions.

Recent Happenings

MFA in Visual Art Thesis Exhibition 2022

The Kemper Art Museum presents Nine Ways from Sunday, an exhibition of work by the Sam Fox School’s nine MFA in Visual Art candidates. The exhibition is on view through July 25, 2022.

Recent Happenings

2022 BFA in Studio Art Juniors Exhibition

Spring shows at the Sam Fox School kicked off with the 2022 BFA in Studio Art Junior Exhibition at the Des Lee Gallery on March 26, entitled What is ~~WARGAP~~ TARGAP?

Students in green graduation robes wave orange flags reading "Sam Fox School" as they process down a football field flanked by clapping attendees.

Person walks between display walls constructed of wooden slats and translucent mesh that displays printed architectural rendering images.

View of gallery featuring sculptural and 2D work. In the foreground is a peach-color head-height plaster sculpture. In the background can be seen a pink glowing box.

Model walks down a fashion show runway wearing a distressed burlap poncho and a narrow ruffled skirt of various denims.

People stand around a gallery space that features a tie-dyed fabric wall hanging covered with a peeling skin-like material.

Three people gather around a small display table with a miniature windmill and look at accompanying printed booklets.

People look at illustrated & designed print and digital projects in a temporary gallery space.

People work to paint a series of orange and red radial designs on a neighborhood street.

Pop-up exhibition featuring large, colorful typography sample posters and a person screenprinting tote bags on-site.

Person works on a tiny soap carving at a carpenter's bench installed in a small gallery space.

Wide view of a museum gallery space displaying a wooden stage installation, a brightly-colored painting on the back wall, and a half-wall in the center of the gallery wrapped in a large-scale print of a black and white drawing of women with pouffy afro hair.

Group of smiling people pose in front of a teal painting in a gallery while someone takes their photo.

Congratulations to our spring 2022 graduates! Photos from Commencement activities, livestream of the Recognition Ceremony, and speeches from the keynote and alumni speakers are all available to view.

The annual student-curated exhibition of graduating architecture students’ work went on display in Steinberg Hall Gallery and Givens Hall.

Eight graduating BFA candidates exhibited their thesis work downtown at the Des Lee Gallery, in the second of two exhibitions for the program.

The annual Fashion Design Show showcased work by students across the program, demonstrating a foundational understanding of textiles, design, fashion history, research, and culture.

The exhibition at High Low Gallery features thesis project work by 12 MFA-IVC candidates, from comics to art books to sculptural installations. The work will be on view through May 21.

Books, posters, animatics, and websites representing the culminating body of work for the BFA in Communication Design seniors were on view in Steinberg Hall Gallery.

Students from the spring 2022 Typeface Design course showcased their work in Steinberg Gallery with a live DJ and screenprinting station.

Alex Evets performed Geppetto’s Workshop at the opening of the “Pleasure Island” show at the Des Lee Gallery. Seven graduating seniors were featured in the first of two capstone exhibitions.

The Kemper Art Museum presents Nine Ways from Sunday, an exhibition of work by the Sam Fox School’s nine MFA in Visual Art candidates. The exhibition is on view through July 25, 2022.

Spring shows at the Sam Fox School kicked off with the 2022 BFA in Studio Art Junior Exhibition at the Des Lee Gallery on March 26, entitled What is ~~WARGAP~~ TARGAP?

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Tour our campus

We’re located in an ideal spot on the East End of the Danforth Campus, right across from beautiful Forest Park.

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See why we love St. Louis

St. Louis is a vibrant, exciting place to practice architecture, art, and design.

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Sam Fox School...abroad!

In our study abroad programs, our students take their practice across the globe.

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Get to Know Our Students

Student spotlight

Exploring Methods of Resiliency in Society, Ecology, and Design with Kevin Mojica, Sam Fox Ambassadors Graduate Fellow at Washington University in St. Louis

Kevin Mojica addresses the stark realities immigrant families face when it comes to housing and climate change.

Student spotlight

Investigating the Histories and Futures of Water-Based Crises with Nathan Stanfield

Nathan Stanfield from the Master of Architecture was featured on Archinect as part of its Fellow Fellows series.

Student spotlight

Q&A with Lilia Jiménez

Lilia Jiménez from the BFA in Communication Design was featured on Graphic Design USA’s 2022 GDUSA Students To Watch.

Student spotlight

Q&A with Kruttika Susarla

Kruttika Susarla from the MFA in Illustration & Visual Culture was featured on Graphic Design USA’s 2022 GDUSA Students To Watch.

Student spotlight

Q&A with Avery Johnson

Avery Johnson talks about her approach to making and the influence her experiences with Island Press have had on her own work as a printmaker.

Student spotlight

Exploring other realms in Dutchtown with Tiffany Dockins

Tiffany Dockins shares her experiences as a CityStudioSTL and a Green Schoolyard Fellow, working in the Dutchtown neighborhood.

Student spotlight

Q&A with Samantha Modder

Samantha Modder talks about some of her recent work, how she’s been connecting with St. Louis in the time of COVID-19, and her involvement with initiatives within the School.

Student spotlight

Q&A with Aidan Stern

Aidan Stern discusses how his pre-med courses influence his artwork, his favorite Sam Fox School course so far (did someone mention Happy Meals?), and more.

Student spotlight

Q&A with Yu Tang

Yu Tang discusses the value of systemic thinking, her experiences in the Global Urbanism Studio, the impact of her Sam Fox Ambassadors Graduate Fellowship, and more in this spotlight.

Student spotlight

Q&A with William Satloff

William Satloff talks about ceramic chemistry, how his art ties in with gardening, and more.

Photo of William Satloff in front of shelves of ceramics, holding a large bronze vessel.

Kevin Mojica addresses the stark realities immigrant families face when it comes to housing and climate change.

Nathan Stanfield from the Master of Architecture was featured on Archinect as part of its Fellow Fellows series.

Lilia Jiménez from the BFA in Communication Design was featured on Graphic Design USA’s 2022 GDUSA Students To Watch.

Kruttika Susarla from the MFA in Illustration & Visual Culture was featured on Graphic Design USA’s 2022 GDUSA Students To Watch.

Avery Johnson talks about her approach to making and the influence her experiences with Island Press have had on her own work as a printmaker.

Tiffany Dockins shares her experiences as a CityStudioSTL and a Green Schoolyard Fellow, working in the Dutchtown neighborhood.

Samantha Modder talks about some of her recent work, how she’s been connecting with St. Louis in the time of COVID-19, and her involvement with initiatives within the School.

Aidan Stern discusses how his pre-med courses influence his artwork, his favorite Sam Fox School course so far (did someone mention Happy Meals?), and more.

Yu Tang discusses the value of systemic thinking, her experiences in the Global Urbanism Studio, the impact of her Sam Fox Ambassadors Graduate Fellowship, and more in this spotlight.

William Satloff talks about ceramic chemistry, how his art ties in with gardening, and more.

Large group of about 17 happy students seated/standing for a portrait outside.

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Students have numerous opportunities to make their mark on campus—including through student groups and student chapters of professional organizations based out of the Sam Fox School.

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