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Building a Business Full of Sweet Surprises

Julie Nguyen
'25 BFA
A variety of colorful, intricately decorated cakes and pastries are arranged on a red surface, with a heart-shaped blue and purple cake topped with cherries at the center—showcasing creativity reminiscent of MassArt.
A young woman leans her face on her hands, smiling at the camera, surrounded by colorful, decorated cakes from Sweet Surprises in a cozy, cluttered kitchen—a glimpse into her thriving baking business.
Left: Fake Cakery inventory. Photo by Julie Nguyen. Right: Julie Nguyen, the artist and founder behind Fake Cakery.

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

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MassArt Start Affordable Education for Massachusetts Students

Discover how eligible MA residents can have tuition and fees fully covered.

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Commencement

Join us for MassArt Commencement on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Leader Bank Pavilion. Find full Commencement details, meet our speakers, and reserve your tickets.

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The MassArt community is making its mark on the creative economy. Get the latest news and stories about our staff, faculty, students, and alumni.

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MassArt Student Takes Home Grand Prize at 2025 International Film Festival Boston Student Showcase

Fourth-Year Film/Video student Rich Novas, BFA ’25, wins student showcase for his film, The Hour.

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From South Boston to the Silver Screen: The Art of Filmmaking

Award-winning Cinematographer and MassArt Alumnus, Terrence Hayes, talks about filmmaking as a collaborative art form.

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Four women stand smiling in front of vibrant street art on a chain-link fence. The mural features a child in a graduation cap and superhero cape, riding a tricycle, adding charm to these unique chain link galleries. The sky is partly cloudy.
Turning Fences into Forums: Chain Link Galleries Bring Art to the Streets

MassArt’s sparc! the ArtMobile features artwork of Magda Léon, MFA ‘24, and Silvia López Chavez, BFA ‘00.

 

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MassArt and the Handel and Haydn Society Join Forces for Project Beethoven

12 Illustration students had artwork selected for upcoming concert.

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