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An Art and Design Homecoming: MassArt New England Comes to Boston

Mariah Doren Dean, Professional and Continuing Education

For over 40 years, MassArt New England has been one of the nation’s top summer residency programs.

Five Years, Five Facts: What Makes MAAM, MAAM

Boston’s free contemporary art museum, MAAM, is celebrating five years of creativity, community, and innovation with dynamic programs.

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MassArt Alumni and Friends Gather for Art-Filled Winter Getaway in the Berkshires

MassArt alumni and friends gathered in the Berkshires for an inspiring weekend of art, connection, and discussions on creativity.

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Two men and a dog sit in front of a crowd.

Having a Multi-Faceted Design Career: From MassArt to MTV to Disney

Gennifer Leong Alvarado '99 BFA Studio For Interrelated Media (SIM)

From designing for MTV to leading creative at Disney, Gennifer Leong Alvarado’s journey proves the power of fearless creativity.

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Julian Phillips on Historic Architecture and the Power of Interdisciplinary Learning

Julian Phillips '20 M.Arch

Discover how Julian Phillips ’20 M.Arch uses his MassArt education in historic preservation, restoring iconic landmarks and uncovering untold architectural stories.

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An artwork made of colored Acrylic connected by clear acrylic rods by Julian Phillips.

From Laos to Mexico: Student Travel Courses Emphasize Craft and Sustainability

Jenine Shereos & Jennifer Varekamp Program Area Chair, Fibers & Chair, Fashion Design

MassArt students collaborate with global artists and designers on once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.

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Combining Passion and Purpose: Using Art to Heal

Sherwin Long '13 BFA

At MassArt, Sherwin Long unlocked his ‘inner spirit warrior,’ finding strength and purpose in his creative journey.

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Forging Dreams in Glass: Elise Riddell ’26 on Community, Creativity, and the Power of Scholarship Support

Elise Riddell '26 BFA Glass

MassArt Glass student Elise Riddell shares her MassArt story, her dreams for her career as a glassblower, and how scholarship support makes that possible.

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Female student sitting in a studio smiling while looking at the camera

Designing Her Future: How Scholarship Support Fuels Rachel Buckley’s Entrepreneurial Dreams

Rachel Buckley '25 BFA Industrial Design

MassArt Industrial Design student Rachel Buckley shares her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and how scholarship support empowers her as a nontraditional student.

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Ceramicist & Alum Sam Kim Creates One-of-a-Kind Awards for MassArt’s 2024 Common Good Award Honorees

Sam Kim '18 BFA

This year's MassArt Common Good Awards Honorees will receive custom, inscribed ceramic awards by Sam Kim, a MassArt alum transforming slipcasting into unique artistry.

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