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Massachusetts College of Art and Design is an uncommon community of creative leaders working together toward the common good.

Where art and design meet real-world impact, preparing you for a dynamic career.

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Undergraduate Open Houses

Saturday, November 14
or Saturday, December 12

See what it’s like to be a student at MassArt! Explore our studios and creative spaces, meet current students, and get tips on preparing your portfolio and application.

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On the Spot Admissions Events

Thursday, November 19 or Wednesday, December 2

Receive a day-of conditional admissions decision for Fall 2027 after a one-on-one virtual meeting with a MassArt Admissions counselor.

Get the latest news and stories about our staff, faculty, students, and alumni.

MassArt to Host “Universal Rights?: A Dialogue,” Exploring Art, Visual Culture, and Human Rights

Press Release
MassArt Art Museum

Bringing together leading voices in contemporary art, scholarship, and philanthropy to explore the intersections of universal rights and visual culture.

Event poster for a dialogue on human rights featuring four speakers, exploring themes of visual culture at MassArt.

President’s Newsletter: October 2026

Campus News
President’s Newsletter
President’s Office

President Mary Grant shares highlights from across campus this month, and how moments of appreciation and connection shape the MassArt community.

A Show Gives a Taste of What a U.S. Pavilion in Venice Might Have Been

MassArt in the Media
MassArt Art Museum

The New York Times features “metes and bounds” at the MassArt Art Museum, where some of artist Robert Lazzarini’s works from his Venice Biennale proposal are on display.

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2026 MassArt Common Good Awards Celebrate Artists, Educators, and Creative Leaders Advancing the Public Good

Press Release

MassArt recognizes six honorees for the 2026 Common Good Awards, renowned artists and passionate advocates whose creative work enriches communities across Massachusetts and beyond.

A collage of artists and creative leaders smiling, plus an evening street scene—MassArt Common Good Awards.

MassArt Night Market Returns to Downtown Crossing with Local Art, Live Demonstrations, and Creative Entrepreneurs

Campus News
Press Release
Business of Creative Industries

The 2026 MassArt Night Market invites the public to discover original artwork, meet local makers, and experience the energy of Boston’s creative community.

Crowds browse white tents at the MassArt Night Market, exploring local art on a city street lined with tall buildings.

MassArt Alum Rania Abdalla Kadafour Explores Memory and Identity Through Textile Sculpture

Alumni in the News
3D Arts
Fibers

Featured in Boston Art Review, MassArt alum Rania Abdalla Kadafour combines quilting with community-centered textile practice across Boston’s arts community.

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Events

Creative Business Incubator: Alumni Fellows Info Session

Friday, November 13, 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Creative Economy

MassArt Undergraduate Open House

Saturday, November 14, 2026 / 10:00am
MassArt

Admissions Event
public
Free

Fall 2026 Fine Arts Lecture Series | Colleen Kiely

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 / 12:00pm
DMC Lecture Hall

Fine Arts Lecture Series
Lecture
Visiting Artist
public
Free

On the Spot Admissions Events

Thursday, November 19, 2026 / 2:30pm

Admissions Event
Undergraduate Admissions
Free

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MAAM Exhibitions

MassArt Art Museum presents exhibitions by internationally recognized artists Banu Cennetoğlu and Robert Lazzarini, examining the ideals, images, and institutions that shape contemporary life.

On view now through February 28

Explore the Exhibitions