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Maine College of Art & Design recognizes winners from this year’s BFA Exhibition

We are thrilled to share the winners from this year's BFA Exhibition who were recognized in a private Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 31.

Congratulations to all of the participating students on an incredible show!

Across four floors of the Porteous building, nearly 100 students exhibited art and design works featured in this year's BFA Exhibition.

The annual exhibition is an important opportunity for all BFA students to join their colleagues across majors, minors, and Foundation in sharing their work. This year’s exhibition spans four floors (Floors 1-3 along with the Underground) and will remain on view through November 9.

BEST IN SHOW

Wills Phillips, Senior, Sculpture

Wills Phillips, Senior in Sculpture, with Best Overall award.

BFA Exhibition Winner, Wills Phillips '25, with President Laura Freid.

2ND PLACE OVERALL

Stan Lambert, Senior, Sculpture

Stan Lambert, Senior in Sculpture with 2nd overall BFA Exhibition award.

BFA Exhibition winner, Stan Lambert '25, with President Laura Freid.

3RD PLACE OVERALL

Kerry Goulder, Senior, Textile & Fashion Design

Kerry Goulder, Senior in Textiles & Fashion Design, with 3rd Overall in BFA Exhibition award.

BFA Exhibition winner, Kerry Goulder '25, with President Laura Freid.

JURY SELECTS

Francy Hinds, Senior, Painting


Ryer Spann, Junior, Photography

Francy Hinds, Senior in Painting, with Jury Select award.

BFA Exhibition Winner, Francy Hinds '25, with President Laura Freid.

BEST WORK BY A SENIOR

Abby Sprague, Senior, Metalsmithing & Jewelry

Abby Sprague, Senior in Metalsmithing & Jewelry, with Best Work by a Senior award.

BFA Winner, Abby Sprague '25, with President Laura Freid.

BEST WORK BY A JUNIOR

Molly Lawrence, Graphic Design

Molly Lawrence, Junior in Graphic Design, with Best Work by a Junior award.

BFA Exhibition winner, Molly Lawrence '26, with President Laura Freid.

BEST WORK BY A SOPHOMORE

Guthrie Siwinski, Sophomore, Woodworking & Furniture Design

Guthrie Siwinski, Sophomore in Woodworking & Furniture Design, with Best Work By a Sophomore award.

BFA Exhibition winner, Guthrie Siwinski '27, with President Laura Freid.

BEST WORK BY A FIRST-YEAR

Isaac Herreid, First Year, Illustration

Isaac Herreid, First-Year in Illustration, with Best Work by a First-Year award.

BFA Exhibition winner, Isaac Herreid '28, with President Laura Freid.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Quinn Cotnoir, Sophomore, Sculpture
Blake Greenlaw, Senior, Animation & Game Art
Grace Keane, Junior, Animation & Game Art
Xander Munc, Senior, Graphic Design
Dex Plunkett, Sophomore, Ceramics

Group photo of BFA Exhibition award recipients.

BFA Exhibition winners with President Laura Freid.