Mike P. Nelson's ’05 next feature film, Beware Boiúna, will be released in theaters on October 2, 2026. Nelson and his crew filmed the movie in Colombia, mostly in the Amazon rainforest and river.

The film follows a team of doctors on a mission in the Amazon, but their sudden appearance draws the attention of a truck-sized, mythological snake known as the Boiúna.

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Located in Brainerd, Minnesota, The Crossing Arts Alliance's Program Manager, Amber Maki ’10, is calling on MCAD students and alumni to submit their work to The Cat's Meow, a feline-inspired exhibition not limited by medium or species. The exhibit pays tribute to wild and domestic cats. The submission deadline is December 18.

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Ann Tracy ’89 is showing a series of nature-influenced abstract paintings titled (r)evolution at A Gorgeous Excitement at Steinfeld Gallery. Tracy will have an artist talk on October 10.

The exhibition features 27 Tucson-based artists curated by Paul Gold. The show aims to celebrate the depth, energy, and resilience of Tucson's creative community.

A Gorgeous Excitement
Steinfeld Warehouse Gallery (Tucson, Arizona)
October 3—November 14, 2026

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Hold the Boundary is an ArtYouHeart poster exhibition and print collection featuring Breanna Bisek ’17. This exhibit brings 50 posters by artists responding to the beauty, significance, and uncertain future of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Superior National Forest.

What surprised you the most about the Pre-College Summer Session?

One thing that surprised me was how welcoming of an environment PCSS was. MCAD felt like a place where you could truly be yourself. It was really easy to settle in and join a community of artists. I felt safe and invited.

What aspect of the program had the biggest impact on you?

What surprised you the most about the Pre-College Summer Session?

What surprised you the most about the Pre-College Summer Session?

I was surprised by how much art students were making in such a short amount of time. Before coming to the program, I never thought I could create that many finished pieces within just two weeks. As I worked from project to project, I could actually see my skills improving and notice changes in the way I approached my work. I became faster and more confident in turning my ideas to illustrations without overthinking every small detail.

What surprised you the most about the Pre-College Summer Session?

I think the amount of freedom we had is what surprised me the most. You could really do anything with your free time, which is something I enjoyed about PCSS since it really helped me learn a lot about myself.

What aspect of the program had the biggest impact on you?

Being away from home and having my own dorm definitely had the biggest impact on me. I think it really helped me find my independence, and what it will be like once I go to college.