Mission
Our mission is to provide an education in the arts—for undergraduate and graduate students—that is interdisciplinary and self-directed. It is an education that values cultural, artistic, and intellectual diversity; it embraces a wide range of media; it stresses the development of individual vision and its relation to culture in general; it values equally the knowledge gained by thinking and doing; it is deeply engaged with the world as a whole. While our mission is constant, our practice is forever transforming.
History
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Then and Now Founded in 1876, the same time as the Museum of Fine
another—American Impressionism, the Boston School,
Arts itself, SMFA was intended to be a school of art; not
Boston Expressionism, to name a few—and continues to
simply a technical institute, but a school of the most
evolve its educational programs to blend creativity, critical
rigorous ideas and concepts. On January 2, 1877, the
thinking, and academic rigor.
School of Drawing and Painting, precursor to the School, held its first classes in basement rooms of the MFA’s Copley Square building—initially there were 80 students and six faculty members.
Today, there are more than 600 students, 100 faculty, and over 10,000 alumni from around the world who make up the fabric of the SMFA community. They are as diverse as the curriculum and as varied as the artwork, but all are
Since then, SMFA has educated some of the world’s
united in knowing that to make great art, you need the
most influential artists and creative leaders, including Cy
strength and support to push your creative vision to its
Twombly, Ellen Gallagher, and Lois Mailou Jones. The
outermost limits. And that is what SMFA has always done,
School has fostered one important artistic movement after
139 years and counting.
YEAR FOUNDED
UNDERGRAD POPULATION
COLLEGES IN BOSTON
1876
400
114
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
GRAD POPULATION
STUDENTS IN BOSTON
8:1
108
250K
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
STATES REPRESENTED
BUS TRIP TO NY
12
37
3.5 hrs
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
TOTAL AID AWARDED LAST YEAR
560
25
11MM
TOTAL FACULTY
INTERNATIONAL POPULATION
ARTWORKS IN MFA COLLECTION
107
14%
450K
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
ARMENIA
CROATIA
HUNGARY
SOUTH KOREA
SOUTH AFRICA
ARGENTINA
CUBA
INDIA
MEXICO
TAIWAN
AUSTRALIA
GERMANY
IRELAND
NETHERLANDS
TRINIDAD + TOBAGO
BAHAMAS
ECUADOR
IRAQ
PERU
TURKEY
BERMUDA
EGYPT
IRAN
POLAND
UNITED STATES
BRAZIL
ESTONIA
ITALY
PORTUGAL
UAE
CANADA
FINLAND
JAPAN
PUERTO RICO
UNITED KINGDOM
CHINA
FRANCE
JORDAN
RUSSIA
VENEZUELA
COLOMBIA
GREECE
KAZAKHSTAN
SINGAPORE
VIETNAM
25
Curriculum
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Self-directed Study Start out exploring digital animation. Then metals. Then
new approaches into the studio curriculum. Our focus is on
painting. Then try out digitally animated painted metals.
creative investigation, risk-taking, and the exploration of
Not for you? Not a problem. Move on to any of our thirteen
your individual vision.
studio disciplines, or invent your own.
As you develop your artistic voice, your course of study will
Artists working in today’s world understand that their vision
grow with you. Our approach involves unusual responsi-
may take many forms: object-making, animation, film, or any
bility, challenging you to take charge of the process, to push
combination they create. SMFA’s unique interdisciplinary,
your limits, to accept critiques, and to seek help when it’s
all-elective studio art curriculum is designed to help
needed. This results in self-confident artists with unique
students embrace this approach. The School continually
sets of skills and interests, supported by the kind of fearless
incorporates new media, new concepts, new theories, and
curiosity that fosters groundbreaking art.
Tufts University
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Academic Opportunity Degree students at SMFA have the rare opportunity to study
may participate in campus organizations and clubs, and
at and graduate from the world-renowned research institu-
can take full use of the Academic Resource Center and its
tion Tufts University. This 60-year-old partnership between
tutoring programs. The Mayer Campus Center’s lounges,
SMFA and Tufts offers the best of both worlds: art students
study areas, and dining areas are prime spots for our
combine their professional studio instruction at SMFA’s
students to meet and relax between classes.
urban location with core liberal arts classes on the historic Tufts campus. SMFA students can also take electives that satisfy their interests in subjects from medieval literature to international relations. SMFA’s partnership with Tufts provides a real advantage. All degrees are supported by high-caliber academic courses from Tufts and the intensive studio program from SMFA. Students have the option of enrolling in SMFA and Tufts for a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Five-year Combined Degree (BA/ BFA or BS/BFA), Master of Arts in Teaching in Art Education (MAT), or Master of Fine Arts (MFA), depending on their academic interests and qualifications. While studying at SMFA, students have access to the Tufts athletic facilities,
Degree students often choose to take full-time academic semesters at Tufts, while others mix their studio and academic course schedules and travel between campuses—free shuttle bus operates a regular schedule between the two sites. Taking courses outside of an art school exposes students to a broader range of intellect, interest, and experience. Tufts faculty applaud SMFA students’ outspoken nature, creativity, and fresh approaches to learning. SMFA’s students boast that they strive higher academically while in class alongside Tufts peers—not just their fellow art students. The mix of perspectives is invaluable.
The Museum
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The MFA in SMFA SMFA is one of only two art schools in the United States
or assist with installations. Many of our recent alumni, such
affiliated with a major museum. Located right next door, the
as Daniel Rich, Dawit Petros, Shinique Smith, and Ridley
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) is one of the most
Howard have exhibited at the MFA, as well as internation-
comprehensive art museums in the world, with a collection
ally acclaimed artists who frequently make trips to
encompassing nearly 450,000 works of art, including work
campus to meet, lecture, and work with SMFA students.
from prominent SMFA faculty and alumni.
SMFA students also have exclusive opportunities to show
Contemporary artists often cite inspiration from old
their work at the MFA, in both the Courtyard Gallery and
masters and ancient art, and as an SMFA student you have
William Morris Hunt Memorial Library. Each year, the Trav-
easy (and free) access to the Museum’s collections and
eling Scholarship is awarded to an SMFA alumni who shows
exhibitions, as well as the Morse Study Room where works
their work at the MFA in a much-celebrated solo exhibition.
on paper not currently on view can be examined up close. As an SMFA student you will also have access to the Museum’s curatorial and conservation staff and opportunities to intern
Student Life
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Beyond the Studio HOME AWAY FROM HOME - Every artist needs a place
CLOSER TO HOME - Through the ProArts Consortium—an
to call home: a comfortable, welcoming space where your
association of six visual and performing arts colleges in
art and spirit will thrive. That’s why at SMFA most first-year
Boston—you can take classes at Berklee College of Music,
students live in one of our historic brownstones—not just
Boston Architectural College, The Boston Conservatory,
any dorm. After that, you may opt for one of Boston’s nearby
Emerson College, or Massachusetts College of Art and
neighborhoods, such as Mission Hill or Allston/Brighton—
Design. The School also shares exchanges with Northeast-
but that’s entirely up to you! Similar to your curriculum, you
ern’s College of Art, Media and Design, so in less than a 10
have great options no matter what.
minute walk, you can explore a variety of unique (and pretty
WORLD TRAVELER - A change of scenery can broaden
cool) courses to complement your SMFA curriculum.
horizons and enhance your artistic development. We get
THE CREATIVE ECONOMY (CAREERS!) - SMFA will help you
that, which is why SMFA participates in several international
make the art you want to make—our Career Services advisors
exchanges to offer you a number of global study abroad
will help you create the life you want to live. Our students
opportunities—Paris, Florence, South Africa, anyone?
rely on Career Services for internship opportunities, career
Stay for a summer, semester, or an entire year. Just don’t
advising, portfolio and resume building skills, and tons of other
forget your passport!
helpful, job-related resources.
Boston
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Life in the City Inside the School, the classes are intimate, the student
Recently ranked by Forbes as one of the top five most
population is tight, and the community is close-knit.
creative cities in the US, Boston is filled with independent
Outside, the opportunities are endless.
movie theaters, coffeehouses, farmers markets, comedy
Home to more than 60 colleges and universities, 250,000 college students, and 56 museums (as well as the Red Sox, delicious crème pie, and some serious history), Boston is a great place to live, study, and play. Surrounded by green spaces—from Boston Common and the Public Garden to the Esplanade and Emerald Necklace, and bordered by the Charles River and the famous harbor, Boston is an intense urban center abuzz with activity.
clubs, poetry slams—and a whole lot of art. Newbury Street, Fort Point, and the South End are active gallery and open studio areas, as are other eclectic neighborhoods, such as Cambridge and Jamaica Plain. The city also has dozens of dance and performance art spaces, alternative clubs, and legendary music venues. So trust us when we say that Boston really is the perfect place to live, explore, and to create.
There is no single experience of SMFA.
There are only the stories of those who define SMFA.
Daniel Barreto GRAPHIC ARTS + ANIMATION + PHOTOGRAPHY BFA 4TH YEAR
At SMFA I’ve found the freedom to choose and create my career path the way I want it to be. With the help of the teachers here, I’ve learned new ways to approach issues and the methods to achieve my personal goals. The School also offers good communication between classmates and faculty—and that’s why I chose SMFA.
Untitled, 2015. Digital 3D Rendering.
Tracey Bullington PRINTMAKING + SCULPTURE BFA ’13, MAT ’14
I graduated from the BFA program in 2013 and in 2014 completed my master’s degree in art education. I now live and work in New Orleans as a high school art teacher. I hope that I can share with my own students the enthusiasm for, and curiosity about art that I learned at SMFA. I want to teach my students that with creativity, focus, and independence, they can do anything.
Bubble Pop (detail), 2013. Color woodcut.
Laura Beth Reese PHOTOGRAPHY MFA ’13
The faculty at SMFA are very dedicated to helping their students grow as artists and as people. I was given the opportunity to assist a few of them outside of the classroom in their own studio practices, which was (and continues to be) an invaluable experience. My teachers continue to be a part of my life, even after graduation. They have no obligation to meet, but they still do, making themselves available to talk to me about my work and career. I couldn’t have asked for better mentors. Without them, I wouldn’t have become the artist that I am today.
Untitled (Dayna with Diesel), 2013. Archival Inkjet Print.
Henry Funches CERAMICS + PAINTING STUDIO DIPLOMA ’15
The Museum of Fine Arts is one of my favorite places to find inspiration. Growing up in Boston, I was able to go to the MFA as a child. Choosing SMFA was a no-brainer for me. When I visited the School, I instantly felt at home. I knew this was a place where I could grow with my art and become a part of a community.
Emoji Necklace, 2014. Porcelain underglaze.
Nikki Rosato MIXED MEDIA + SCULPTURE MFA ’13
When I entered SMFA, I was working in a certain way, but by the time I graduated, I was making work that I had never thought possible. This was largely due to the encouragement of SMFA faculty to experiment and try new techniques. By pushing me to take risks and test my artistic boundaries, they helped me build a new confidence in dealing with the unknown—which keeps me inspired and productive. Now, I carry that confidence with me as I prepare for my next solo exhibition in NYC this spring.
Danny: Mt. Pleasant, MI, 2009. Hand cut road map.
Sena Wataya SCULPTURE + INSTALLATION + PAINTING BFA ’14
SMFA is a unique place, it lets you define your own way and find the right faculty, resources, and colleagues to support your vision. You find the courage to explore because so many people are pushing the limits. There’s nothing more rewarding than being able to establish your own unique body of work. What you give gets reflected back to you.
God wanted to stop their continual quarreling, and when he found that it was impossible, he fastened their heads together, 2014. Mixed media.
Samara Pearlstein DRAWING + PAINTING POST-BAC ’12, MFA ’14
To be interested in something is the first step. To spend the time and energy researching and living that thing is the next. And to translate that interest and research into something truly more—well, that’s where the faculty and my peers at SMFA came in. Sometimes it seems as though the things I am interested in are so specific and idiosyncratic, that the idea of anyone else in the art world being interested in them is practically monstrous, impossible. But at SMFA, it was possible to find those people, to gather them around me so that they would hold me to task and constantly remind me that it’s never enough to just be interested; never enough to just research—make it art.
Topps Package (2014), 2014. Gouache on bristol board.
Coorain Devin VIDEO + PERFORMANCE COMBINED DEGREE ’13
SMFA allowed me to consider myself a “real” artist. I was encouraged to stop thinking about all the great things I was going to do when I entered the real world, and focus on doing all the great things artists do in the now. I stopped practicing for the day that would come in some indefinite future and started living that future right then and there.
Coloring Coorain, 2014. Stills from CCTV broadcast series.
James Bailey DESIGN + PRINTMAKING BFA ’15
I studied design for two years at Parsons before taking a break to pursue professional experience. I have since collaborated on the Handselecta project in NYC and engaged at JDK in Vermont as part of a tight-knit design team developing graphics for Burton’s 2015 line of snowboards. In Boston at SMFA, I continued to learn—in no small part thanks to the SMFA Library—about the ways in which the worlds of art and design continually inform each other, and the larger relativity of it all. Distinctions are nothing and everything.
Soulcrusher, 2012. Three color screen print.
Cassandra Klos PHOTOGRAPHY BFA ’14
Three weeks after graduation, I celebrated the opening of my first solo exhibition, The Abductees, at a local gallery in Boston. This show was two years in the making and I was proud to have been able to display my work so quickly after graduation. I now work at a photography studio in Beacon Hill where I’m the production assistant. The future holds so much, it’s hard to figure out what to tackle next.
The Arrival (detail), 2013. Archival Inkjet Print from 4x5 negative.
Simon Remiszewski NEW MEDIA + SCULPTURE + SOUND BFA ’15
While spending time at SMFA I’ve been introduced to a variety of technologies. Through activities like the Pro-Activity Lab, which is a weekly no-experience-required open lab, I’ve been invited to work on various programming-related art projects involving websites and technologies like Processing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, iOS and others. This awareness of new outlets has completely opened up my artistic practice, and allowed me to more broadly understand societal changes induced by technological development.
As if we are its creator, 2013. QR code, word score.
Evelyn Rydz DRAWING + PHOTOGRAPHY MFA ’05
I was incredibly honored to have been selected for the Traveling Fellowship and used the funding for my research trip to Kamilo Point, Hawaii. This was a tremendous opportunity to study, collect, and document the accumulation of marine debris washed ashore in an area where tons of drifting debris collects each year. It shifted my perception of scale from individual coastlines to the global currents and cumulative human habits that link us together—it was an unforgettable experience. I returned with a wealth of source material for a new body of work that was featured in a solo show at the MFA April–September 2014.
Driftline 1, 2012. Pencil and Color Pencil on two sheets of Drafting Film.
Eduardo Restrepo INSTALLATION + VIDEO + PERFORMANCE BFA ’13
Beyond an academic institution and creative lab, SMFA is also a network. At SMFA I forged relationships with fellow students, artists, faculty, and art professionals that have expanded far past the School’s walls. Following graduation, I was offered a year-long internship with the contemporary performance art curator at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, an opportunity that extended my learning experience and gave me the chance to work in the professional art field.
Encantada, 2013. Performance documentation.
Tim McCool DRAWING + PAINTING MFA ’13
Easily my favorite part of SMFA was the time spent in the studios with my classmates. Our program was structured so that we had plenty of independent working time, but I never felt isolated or alone. There was always a supportive network of people around me so I knew I could experiment with my work. Whenever I was stuck, I could always find a faculty member or classmate close by that I could discuss my work with or share ideas.
You Will Love This Someday (detail view of installation), 2014. Acrylic on wood.
Stephen St. Francis Decky PAINTING + ANIMATION + SCULPTURE DIPLOMA ’11, MFA ’13
I painted on my own for a long time. I had a hard time understanding why anyone would need to go to an art school to learn how to be an artist, until a friend of mine introduced me to SMFA. After witnessing the SMFA Art Sale, featuring work by students alongside well-known, established artists and faculty, my application was submitted by the end of the week. My time spent at SMFA added to my creative output in ways I never imagined. I still paint, but it has gotten better and more meaningful since I started doing films. It’s a great source of pride for me to know that if I want to bring these paintings to life, to make the characters move and talk through film and animation, I can definitely do that.
Island of Lost Hoops, 2014. Acrylic on canvas.
Nabeela Vega PHOTOGRAPHY + PERFORMANCE BFA 4TH YEAR
Being at SMFA changed my life. It gave me the kind of support and education that allowed me to explore my capacity as an artist and creative professional, and build relationships between local and global performance/ photography communities through festivals, exhibitions, and fellowships. More importantly, my experience at the School has taught me to trust my intuition and to deal with life creatively, and with confidence.
Visiting Thahab, 2013. Photograph.
Programs
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, welcomes students with a passion for the visual arts. SMFA is a diverse community of artists and invites students from all types of backgrounds to apply. Unlike other art colleges, we do not have a required foundation program, nor do we have majors. A truly interdisciplinary institution, SMFA is a place where students are given a tremendous amount of independence and choice, but also valuable guidance from faculty and advisors. In any of the School’s studio art programs, students are free to choose their own courses based on individual needs and interests. Students at SMFA are also in a unique position to benefit from the School’s longtime partnership with Tufts University. SMFA degree students have the opportunity to earn a prestigious Tufts degree in addition to the wealth of professional training available through the School’s studio programs. To find the program that best suits your needs, take a look at the detailed descriptions on the next few pages.
Programs
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Tufts University The SMFA/Tufts BFA program provides the opportunity to combine an in-depth, rigorous liberal arts education at Tufts University with intensive studio arts training at SMFA. Students are considered to be fully enrolled at both schools, and graduate with a BFA degree from Tufts University. A wide array of art history courses are offered on the SMFA campus, allowing you to begin your academic studies while enrolled in a concentrated studio program. The studio curriculum in the BFA program is entirely elective; you are free to select the courses, faculty members, and community resources deemed most important to your artistic development.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with Northeastern University Students may also consider the BFA in Studio Art with Northeastern, a partnership between SMFA and Northeastern University that brings together the School’s world-class instruction in contemporary and fine arts with Northeastern’s innovative approach to Art and Design. Distinct from the Tufts program, students who choose this five-year option apply to Northeastern directly, and enjoy the benefits of the valuable co-op year, close proximity to the SMFA campus, and a variety of global study programs.
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Combined Degree BFA + BA/BS The Combined Degree program is a unique dual degree program offered in conjunction with Tufts University. This demanding program is specifically designed for students intending to pursue their art and academic interests to the fullest possible extent. Upon completion of this program, you will graduate with two degrees from Tufts: a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a major of your choice and a Bachelor of Fine Arts. This five-year program makes it possible for you to refine and focus your studies in an academic field and to cultivate your fine arts abilities.
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Studio Art Diploma If you’re changing careers, going back to school to pursue the arts, or not seeking out a degree, this one’s for you. The Studio Diploma certificate option is for those students looking to completely focus on a studio art education without an academic component. One of the nation’s oldest programs of its kind, the Studio Diploma is an intensive certificate program—an ideal choice for motivated students both young and old who want to shape their own creative direction. The Diploma program imposes no academic requirements, although you may choose to supplement your art studies with Art History or English courses. Students earn the Diploma on completion of 68 credits, typically in 2-3 years—or fewer with transfer credit. Diploma graduates often go on to further study in the fine arts, or begin their practice as artists. No matter what you decide to do after you complete the program, you’ll have gained a deeper understanding of who you are as an artist and a greater confidence in your practice.
Programs
Post-baccalaureate Certificate Sometimes four years isn’t enough to pursue your ideas to their outermost limits, to incorporate materials you haven’t yet considered, or to explore images you’ve embraced. SMFA has a solution: the one-year Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program.
Masters of Arts in Teaching, Art Education with Tufts University The Master of Arts in Teaching in Art Education (MAT) program prepares the artist to teach in elementary, middle, and high schools with a critical focus on both contem-
Post-college, but pre-Masters, this program offers an inten-
porary visual culture and traditional arts. The resources
sive year of studio art study and practice, closely advised
of Tufts University and SMFA combine to enhance your
and supported by SMFA faculty. Post-bac students actively
understanding of urban and multicultural education and to
engage the contemporary art world through field trips and
develop your capacity as a reflective studio artist.
dialogue with visiting artists. They learn and work together in a close-knit group of peers. They take their art to higher levels in preparation for advanced study and a career in the arts.
The studio component of the program intersects with art teaching methods, art education curriculum development, visual-critical studies, and supervised pre-practicum intern-
Post-baccalaureate students often go on to graduate
ships in public schools and at the Museum of Fine Arts,
programs in the fine arts (perhaps at SMFA!), while others
Boston. Full-time practicum internships in urban, suburban,
set up their studios for independent practice in the arts.
and urban-rim communities engage MAT students in the
Regardless of what you decide, you’ll leave the program
study, analysis, and production of visual culture with youth
skilled in studio art and ready for your next artistic challenge.
in the classroom.
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Master of Fine Arts with Tufts University Recently ranked one of the top 10 most influential Master of Fine Arts programs in the world, the SMFA/Tufts Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is both rigorous and highly selective as it prepares you for a career as a professional artist. Artistic innovation and creativity are fundamental qualities that are highly transferable to wider areas of society. The curriculum integrates practical and critical skills across diverse media and disciplines; you'll hone your practice through individual innovation, creative collaborations, informal mentorships and academic discourse. MFA students are enrolled at both SMFA and Tufts University, and graduate in two years with an MFA degree from Tufts.
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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art with Northeastern University The MFA in Studio Art within Northeastern's College of Art, Media, and Design, is a professional program that is both rigorous and highly selective. It prepares students for careers as working artists or as university professors (the MFA is considered a terminal degree in its field). The curriculum integrates practical and critical skills across diverse media and disciplines; students hone their practice through individual innovation, creative collaborations, informal mentorships, and academic discourse. MFA students are enrolled at both the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and NU, and graduate in two years with an MFA degree from Northeastern.
Notable Alumni
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EDMUND TARBELL
DAVID LYNCH
EILEEN QUINLAN
GONZALO FUENMAYOR
FRANK W. BENSON
JAN BRETT
TORBEN GIEHLER
DANIEL RICH
KATHARINE LANE WEEMS
GERRY BERGSTEIN
KRISTIN BAKER
EVELYN RYDZ
LOIS MAILOU JONES
PHILIP-LORCA DICORCIA
LAUREL NAKADATE
LESLIE HALL
WILL BARNET
SHELLBURNE THURBER
JEDEDIAH CAESAR
DAWIT PETROS
ALLAN ROHAN CRITE
NAN GOLDIN
RIDLEY HOWARD
GEORGIE FRIEDMAN
RICHARD SCARRY
DAVID ARMSTRONG
JUSTIN LIEBERMAN
WADE AARON
MARIE COSINDAS
MARK MORRISROE
CHEYNEY THOMPSON
COBI MOULES
ELLSWORTH KELLY
MIKE + DOUG STARN
RACHEL PERRY WELTY
CULLEN WASHINGTON JR
CY TWOMBLY
ELLEN GALLAGHER
ZACH FEUER
JOO LEE KANG
LOIS TARLOW
TODD HIDO
SHINIQUE SMITH
SEAN TOWNLEY
JIM DINE
BORU O’BRIEN O’CONNELL
LALLA ESSAYDI
KIRK AMARAL SNOW
JOAN JONAS
SHEILA PEPE
NEETA MADAHAR
THOM SOLO
LARRY POONS
OMER FAST
KRISTEN DODGE
JAMAL THORNE
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