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MassArt Ranked #3 Among Top Art Schools in the U.S. by Art & Object

Massachusetts College of Art and Design has been recognized among the nation’s leading institutions for art and design education

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Bringing Glass to Life: Tracy Silva Barbosa’s Journey from New Bedford to MassArt

Alumni
Alumni Relations
Glass

MassArt alumna Tracy Silva Barbosa on her journey from New Bedford to becoming a glass artist.

Amani Willet on GBH’s The Culture Show: “Invisible Sun”

Faculty in the News
Photography

MassArt Associate Professor of Photography Amani Willett discusses his latest book and the ways personal history is carried in the body.

Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Celebrates Jackie Reeves and Lauren Wolk as its Artists of the Year

Alumni in the News
Painting

MassArt alum Jackie Reeves, MFA ’10 Painting, is named a 2026 Artist of the Year by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.

President’s Newsletter: December 2025

President’s Newsletter
President’s Office

President Mary K. Grant shares reflections from a year at MassArt filled with bold creative work, exciting milestones, and meaningful partnerships.

MassArt Students and Alumni Combine Forces to Tune Into the Science of Sound

Alumni
Faculty
Student
Studio for Interrelated Media

MassArt and TERC bring creative installations together with research on soundscapes and learning.

MassArt Celebrates 2025 Common Good Awards Honorees

Common Good Awards

The third annual MassArt Common Good Awards brought together artists, alumni, and community leaders from across the Commonwealth to celebrate the power of art and design.

Opinion: Art museums are for everyone—even pterodactyl-screeching babies

Faculty in the News
History of Art

In The Boston Globe, MassArt Professor Nisa Ari highlights the importance of inclusive art museums, encouraging families, students, and all visitors to feel welcome.

MassArt President Mary K. Grant Receives the 2026 Pinnacle Award

President Grant in the Media
Press Release
President’s Office

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has named MassArt President Mary K. Grant a 2026 Pinnacle Award recipient, celebrating her impactful leadership in arts, education, and community advancement

MassArt Alum Steven Smith Recognized for His Impact on Footwear Design

Alumni in the News
Industrial Design

MassArt alum Steven Smith appears in the New York Times for a career-spanning look at his role in shaping modern footwear and sneaker culture.

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Events & Exhibitions

Lifeworld / Alumni Curatorial Project #12

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 / 11:00am
MassArt x SoWa

Admissions Event
Call for Art
Exhibition
Graduate Admissions
MassArt Off-Campus Event
Reception
public

Lifeworld / Alumni Curatorial Project #12

Press & Pull: Two Decades at the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop

Thursday, January 22, 2026
MassArt Art Museum

Exhibition
public
Free

Press & Pull: Two Decades at the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop

Art & Hustle Series: An Introduction to Legal Issues for Artists

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 / 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Harvard Ed Portal

Creative Economy
Free

Art & Hustle Series: An Introduction to Legal Issues for Artists

Twilight at MAAM: Opening Party

Thursday, January 29, 2026 / 6:00pm to 9:00pm
MassArt Art Museum

Celebration
Exhibition
Reception
Social Activity
public
Free

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