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Left: Nicholas Galanin. I think it goes like this (memory and interference), 2024. Bronze. Courtesy of the artist and Peter Blum Gallery, New York. Right: Evelyn Rydz, A La Mesa, Photo: Mel Taing.

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MassArt Commencement

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1pm
Leader Bank Pavilion
South Boston Waterfront

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Pushing Visual Boundaries as an Illustrator

Abby Ouellette ’19 BFA

MassArt alumna Abby Ouellette ’19 explores girlhood, nostalgia, and editorial illustration as a bold, boundary-pushing freelance illustrator.

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A young woman with long hair gazes thoughtfully to the side, holding her hands near her face. She has white nail polish, rings, and wears bows on her fingers—an evocative illustration lit with purple and blue hues.

Building a Business Full of Sweet Surprises

Julie Nguyen ’25 BFA

MassArt student Julie Nguyen ’25 turns her love of decorative cakes into a booming business with Fake Cakery.

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A young woman with long dark hair rests her chin on her hands and smiles while standing behind a table with several decorative, strawberry-topped cakes in a colorful, cluttered kitchen or workspace.

From MassArt to Netflix: A Q&A with Alumnus Dave Schlafman

Dave Schlafman ‘04 BFA

Studio for Interrelated Media Alumnus, Dave Schlafman, talks about his MassArt experience and the lessons he’s learned in the design industry.

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A man stands at a podium covered in stickers, giving a presentation. Behind him, a screen displays a cartoon avatar and the text: Hello. Im Dave Schlafman—an artist known for his work with MassArt and Netflix.
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