Weitzman in the Spotlight: 2026 Whitney Biennial features MFA Faculty and Alums

The 82nd Biennial at the Whitney Museum of Art, widely considered the most prestigious survey of work by living American artists, opens on March 8, 2026 featuring three talented members of the Weitzman community!

The event will showcase Associate Professor of Fine Arts Michelle Lopez and alums David L. Johnson (MFA’20) and Emilio Martinez Poppe (MFA’22).

Learn more about this event and the inspired work of these artists over at Weitzman News.

Are you interested in learning from innovators and dream of making an impact? Applications for Fall of 2026 Masters programs are open with program specific deadlines on January 7th and January 14th, and all requirements can be found on our How to Apply page.

As always, please email us at admissions@design.upenn.edu with any questions!