On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the 2nd-year MFA cohort hosted art writer Frank Schlablewski for a group critique. Frank is a creative thinker with a strong knowledge of art history. As the critique settled in, it became clear what the priority was … Frank wanted to find the connection between the artist and the work. He wanted to learn about the artist, view the art, run with his imagination, and challenge each artist to reach an authentic endpoint in their own work. Frank would take a suggestion from a sketchbook and wonder about the painting. Frank would analyze different artworks within an artist’s studio, and express which work was singing most beautifully. He provided insight for each artist to wonder about and take seriously if they see fit to do so.

📸 Max Heaton