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College of the Arts Alumni

Omid Tavakoli in front of his work at his MFA thesis exhibition

Omid Tavakoli, M.F.A. '19 Print Media and Photography, was interviewed about his life and art for ideastream in April. The article “Equity in Art: Balancing Biracial Identity" centers around about his experience being a biracial artist. He also talks about his time studying at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

Colorful landscape paintings by Eileen Dorsey and a photo of the artist in front of her work.

As an artist, it is always important to connect with the community. An artist’s network, whether it’s through their studio, galleries or even social media, can lead to amazing opportunities and recognition. A shining example of this is School of Art alumna , who began her career as a figurative painter, and later started embracing landscapes after she earned her undergraduate degree. 

Painting of a city street by David Buttram and a photograph of the artist.

One of the qualities of a great artist is being able to stop and notice one’s surroundings. Painter can often be seen searching for inspiration in his hometown of Cleveland, depicting and finding the beauty in ordinary moments. 

Georgio Sabino III at his exhibition of photography standing in front of a photograph of President Barack Obama.

It is not often that you have the opportunity to photograph figures such as Oprah Winfrey or to meet former President Barack Obama, but Georgio Sabino III’s career has led him to do so. 

Lauren Luna in her studio and her painting

Lauren Luna (B.F.A. ’00, Painting) has let nothing get in her way of her goal of making a living as an artist. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she moved to New York City shortly after graduating Â鶹ÊÓƵ with her B.F.A. and then ultimately to the city of Houston, Texas in 2011 to realize her dream.

Dan Alexander in front of his glass artwork, images of glass art by Dan, a blue vase and a tall cup with lid

In his professional career as a glassblower, Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumnus Dan Alexander has done a lot in the decade since graduating with a B.F.A. in Craft in 2010.