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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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A stylized indigenous art depiction of a fetus in black and red, surrounded by a red circle, is painted on a wooden background. Bold, flowing lines evoke Pacific Northwest Coast art with influences from Contemporary Public Art.
Exhibition at MAAM Nicholas Galanin

Opening May 22, Aáni yéi xat duwasáakw (I am called Land) immerses viewers in Nicholas Galanin’s powerful exploration of land, culture, and identity.

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MassArt x SoWa 2025 Spring MFA Thesis Exhibition

MassArt’s 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition showcases emerging artists exploring identity, memory, trauma, and cultural narratives through diverse contemporary media.

On View Through May 25 

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A person with long hair tied in a bun carefully draws or carves on a large wooden object at MassArt, holding paper in one hand and a pencil or tool in the other. The image is in black and white.

New Boston Tradition Lights Up Contemporary Public Art Scene

  • MassArt Art Museum
A young woman with long hair gazes thoughtfully to the side, holding her hands near her face. She has white nail polish, rings, and wears bows on her fingers—an evocative illustration lit with purple and blue hues.

Pushing Visual Boundaries as an Illustrator

Abby Ouellette '19 BFA
  • Alumni Relations
  • Illustration
A man stands at a podium covered in stickers, giving a presentation. Behind him, a screen displays a cartoon avatar and the text: Hello. Im Dave Schlafman—an artist known for his work with MassArt and Netflix.

From MassArt to Netflix: A Q&A with Alumnus Dave Schlafman

Dave Schlafman ‘04 BFA
  • Alumni Relations
  • Studio for Interrelated Media
A person with long hair tied in a bun carefully draws or carves on a large wooden object at MassArt, holding paper in one hand and a pencil or tool in the other. The image is in black and white.
A young woman with long hair gazes thoughtfully to the side, holding her hands near her face. She has white nail polish, rings, and wears bows on her fingers—an evocative illustration lit with purple and blue hues.
Abby Ouellette '19 BFA
A man stands at a podium covered in stickers, giving a presentation. Behind him, a screen displays a cartoon avatar and the text: Hello. Im Dave Schlafman—an artist known for his work with MassArt and Netflix.
Dave Schlafman ‘04 BFA
Visiting Artists & Lectures

Our symposia, lectures, and visiting creatives share their unique perspectives and enrich the learning that happens at MassArt.
MassArt Galleries

You’ll find art everywhere on our campus, including ten gallery spaces dedicated exclusively to exhibiting student art.
MassArt Art Museum

The MassArt Art Museum (MAAM) is Boston’s only free contemporary art museum, a space to experience works by visionary artists.
MassArt x SoWa

The MassArt x SoWa satellite gallery in Boston’s South End allows graduate students to display their work publicly while honing their curatorial skills.
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