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MassArt Receives Carnegie Classification for Extraordinary Commitment to Community Engagement

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Civic and Community Engagement

Massachusetts College of Art and Design receives the 2026 Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, recognizing its extraordinary commitment to civic partnerships and advancing the public good.

President Grant on GBH’s The Culture Show: Practicing Slow Looking, AI Art, and more

President Grant in the Media
President's Office

President Grant joined GBH’s "The Culture Show" to discuss shortening attention spans and the value of slow looking, the rise of AI art, and more.

“Press & Pull” Exhibition Spotlighted in Boston Magazine’s Weekend Guide

MassArt in the Media
MassArt Art Museum

Visiting the "Press & Pull" exhibition at MAAM is a feature in Boston Magazine’s weekly ‘Things to Do in Boston’ roundup.

“Masako Miki: Midnight March” Featured in the Boston Globe’s Winter Arts Guide

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MassArt Art Museum

Masako Miki’s "Midnight March," on view at MAAM beginning January 29, is featured in The Boston Globe’s Winter Arts Guide.

MassArt Alum Maureen O’Connor Featured on GBH’s Community Canvas

Alumni in the News
Painting

MassArt alum Maureen O’Connor, BFA ’81, is featured on WGBH’s Community Canvas digital mural.

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 Alum Steven J. Cabral Featured on GBH’s Community Canvas

Alumni in the News
Painting

MassArt alum Steven J. Cabral's dynamic visual mural is featured on Community Campus, presented by The Culture Show and GBH.

President Grant on GBH’s The Culture Show: Art Museums Fostering Lifelong Creativity

President Grant in the Media
President's Office

President Grant joined GBH’s The Culture Show to discuss national events and the role of art museums in fostering lifelong learning and creativity.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Annual Ceramics Departmental Exhibition and Reception

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 / 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Lifeworld / Alumni Curatorial Project #12

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