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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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MassArt Fashion Show 2026

Join us for the MassArt Fashion Show, a celebration of innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship featuring original collections by graduating Fashion Design seniors—tickets are now available for Saturday, May 16 at 5:30 and 8 p.m.

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Off the Runway: The 2026 Fashion Show Party

Experience the excitement of the MassArt Fashion Show front and center, where fashion meets fun and creativity shines on the runway.

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New Bedford pedestrian bridge wins global award. Meet the artist.

Alumni in the News
Glass

MassArt alum Tracy Silva Barbosa, BFA ’99, Glass, created the public installation “Equinox” at the New Bedford Pedestrian Bridge—now a Platinum Winner at the 2026 International Architecture and Design Awards.

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Costume art: Inside the Met Gala’s most iconic looks

Faculty in the News
Fashion Design

MassArt Fashion Design Department Chair Jennifer Varekamp joins NBC10’s The Hub Today to discuss all things Met Gala and the upcoming MassArt Fashion Show.

The Hub Today

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MassArt Fashion Show 2026 Spotlights Design for the Public and the Future

Press Release
Fashion Design

See the next generation of fashion talent take the runway during the 2026 MassArt Fashion Show.

MassArt to Celebrate Visionaries in Art, Design, and Civic Life at 2026 Commencement

Campus News
Press Release

MassArt will honor the next generation of artists and designers at its 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 21, at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston.

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Opinion: I’ve Photographed Protests Around the World. This Still Surprises Me.

Faculty in the News
Photography

In The New York Times, MassArt Professor of Photography Matthew Connors shares photographs that reflect an era shaped by confrontations with authoritarian power.

Silhouetted figures climb power poles and wires at sunset, capturing the energy of protests around the world.

President’s Newsletter: April 2026

President’s Newsletter

President Grant reflects on recent highlights including the 2026 MassArt Auction, student exhibitions, alumni accolades, the Climate & Justice Teach-In, and more.

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027

Alumni in the News
International Education
Photography

MassArt alum Kannetha Brown, BFA ’23 Photography, receives a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to conduct research and photography fieldwork in Cambodia.

How she sees light in the world

Alumni in the News
Photography

MassArt alum Tina Zhu Xi Caruso, BFA ‘25 Photography, is featured in The Boston Globe, spotlighting her photojournalism practice shaped by experience with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment.

The Boston Globe

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Through the MassArt Looking Glass: Nancy Callan Takes Students Down Memory Lane

Alumni
Alumni Relations
Glass

MassArt alum Nancy Callan returns with Blown Away judge Katherine Gray, showcasing collaborative glassblowing and inspiring students through hands-on demonstration and mentorship.