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Artful employment with purpose. We employ MassArt students in creative jobs supporting local community programs and organizations.
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Center for Art and Community Partnerships
Radically expanding access to transformative creative experiences.
At the Center for Art and Community Partnerships (CACP), we use art and design to create meaningful connections between MassArt and the broader community. By collaborating with local organizations, we foster dynamic, inclusive programs that bring people of all ages together to engage in transformative creative experiences.
I enjoyed getting to make art that aligned with my interests and passions and also aligned with CACP's values of community.- Mylee Setzer '23 BFA Illustration
Upcoming Events
Celebrate the Legacy of Elizabeth Freeman: Student Exhibition in Great Barrington
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Join us for the unveiling, dedication, and community celebration of a permanent interactive kiosk honoring Elizabeth Freeman, whose successful 1781 court case was instrumental in ending slavery in Massachusetts. This installation is the culmination of a collaborative, community-engaged project supported through CACP's Community Engaged Coursework program. The partnership brought together Professor Irena Roman's Professional Illustration for the Community course and staff and scholars from...
- Community Engagement
- Exhibition
- public
Celebrate the Legacy of Elizabeth Freeman: Kiosk Unveiling in Great Barrington
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 / 3:00pm, Great Barrington Town Hall
Join us for the unveiling, dedication, and community celebration of a permanent interactive kiosk honoring Elizabeth Freeman, whose successful 1781 court case was instrumental in ending slavery in Massachusetts. This installation is the culmination of a collaborative, community-engaged project supported through CACP's Community Engaged Coursework program. The partnership brought together Professor Irena Roman's Professional Illustration for the Community course and staff and scholars from...
- Community Engagement
- Exhibition
- public
sparc! the ArtMobile
Igniting art and design in the neighborhood. Join the sparc! team for intergenerational art experiences in collaboration with our partners across Boston and beyond.
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Community Engaged Coursework
We foster collaboration among students, faculty, and partners to design creative solutions to community-identified needs.
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Special Collaborations
Through dynamic partnerships with local organizations, CACP facilitates innovative programs like the annual Haley House Souper Bowl, the Neighborhood Art Tour with local Roxbury artists, and collectively offered Social Emergency Response Centers conceived of by the Design Studio for Social Intervention.
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Connect with Us
Center for ARt and community Partnerships (CACP
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115 USA
cacpinfo@massart.edu
P: (617) 879-7330
Our Team
Isabelle Higgins
Program Manager for sparc! the ArtMobile, Center for Art and Community PartnershipsEkua Holmes
CACP Associate Director & sparc! the ArtMobile Director, Center for Art and Community PartnershipsElena Belle White
CACP Director, Center for Art and Community PartnershipsIvy Wong
CACP Office Manager & Program Coordinator, Center for Art and Community Partnerships
CACP Humanifesto
We lead with
LOVE
to inspire (learning)
and to balance equity
with belonging
We lead with
GENEROSITY
to create community
colored with culture
We lead with
LISTENING
to promote trust and
appreciation for the value
of each voice, each gesture
and the well-being of our world
Poem by Ekua Holmes, MassArt Alumna
Artwork by Marilyn Casey, MassArt Alumna
