Acclaimed Filmmaker and Theater Director Frederick Wiseman to be Honored with 2024 MassArt Common Good Award

Wiseman, an acclaimed filmmaker with 44 documentaries to his name, captures the human experience through the lens of social institutions. His work has received four Emmys and the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival, along with an Academy Honorary Award in 2016.

Future Chefs Founder and Youth Advocate Toni Elka to Receive 2024 MassArt Common Good Award

Elka, founder of Future Chefs, has made a profound impact on youth development through culinary arts in Boston. Her nonprofit provides life skills, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to prepare young people for success. Elka’s leadership has been nationally recognized for empowering youth and fostering social change.

Public Art Advocate and Placemaking Designer Yinette Guzman to Receive 2024 MassArt Common Good Award

Guzman is celebrated for her leadership in curating the Punto Urban Art Museum (PUAM) in Salem, MA. Her efforts in transforming underserved communities through public art reflect her commitment to inclusivity, creative placemaking, and cultural preservation.

Somerville Public Schools Art Teacher May Chau to be Honored with 2024 MassArt Common Good Award

Chau, Visual Arts Supervisor for Somerville Public Schools, is honored for her commitment to cultivating a collaborative arts education environment. Her teaching encourages creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning in one of the state’s most diverse school systems, continuing MassArt’s legacy of training transformative arts educators.

Lowell Photographer and Social Justice Advocate Thaddeus Miles to be Honored with 2024 MassArt Common Good Award

Miles, founder of the Black Joy Initiative, is recognized for his efforts to promote equity through art and culture. His initiatives, including Black Joy Day and youth-authored publications, highlight his commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and fostering joy and resilience.

Pittsfield’s Shirley Ann Session Edgerton to be Honored with 2024 MassArt Common Good Award

Edgerton’s work with the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E.) uplifts young women of color by promoting self-sufficiency and global citizenship. Her dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion has earned her widespread recognition, including honorary degrees.

Nationally Recognized and Local Artists, Educators, and Visionaries to be Honored by Massachusetts College of Art and Design

2024 MassArt Common Good Award Honorees include Toni Elka, May Chau, Shirley Edgerton, Thaddeus Miles, Frederick Wiseman, and Yinette Guzman.

MassArt Makes an Impact: Aug 26 – Sept 13, 2024

The Culture Show: MassArt President Mary Grant Talks About Art and the Olympics

President Grant Discusses Art Innovation on WGBH’s The Culture Show