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Mike Smoot is a Teaching Professor in the Print and Paper department at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. He has been affiliated with Tufts since July 2021, where he focuses on integrating traditional printmaking techniques with contemporary technologies to explore systemic interactions across social, political, economic, and ecological domains.
- Education:
- MFA in Printmaking, East Carolina University (2013)
- BS in Painting, Towson University (2005)
Smoot’s research interests emphasize the role of printmaking in fostering collaborative creative processes and interrogating information systems. His work bridges historical practices with digital methodologies to examine how structures shape human values and actions. Though no specific publications are listed, his practice is deeply informed by interdisciplinary exploration.
He has held professional roles at prestigious print studios such as Tamarind Institute, Atelier Towson, and Janus Press, and has conducted lectures/demonstrations at institutions including Goucher College, UMass Amherst, and Smith College. His community engagement spans organizations like Two Rivers Printmaking Studio and the Governor’s Institute of Vermont, highlighting printmaking’s potential for collective action and negotiation of differences.
