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MFAST features four full-time mentor faculty members for the Studio and Critical Studies components of the program.  Students work closely with their faculty mentor year-round to work through the development of their art practice.

In addition to the mentor faculty, a number of adjunct faculty members join MFAST during the summer session to provide instruction for both Professional Practice seminars and Technology for Artists tracks.

STUDIO ART (SUMMER LOW-RESIDENCY MFA) Faculty

Zlata Baum

Zlata was born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia where she lived until the age of twelve before moving with her family to New York City.

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Leah Cooper

Leah, a graduate of MFAST '09, has served as an undergraduate advisor at MICA in addition to being an active member of the Baltimore art community.

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John E. Penny

John Penny has taught sculpture, drawing, fine art, and theoretical studies in Australia, Great Britain, and the United States.

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