Commencement
Congratulations MassArt Class of 2026!
Massachusetts College of Art and Design celebrated the Class of 2026 at Commencement on Thursday, May 21, held at Leader Bank Pavilion. Graduates, families, friends, faculty, and staff gathered to honor the next generation of artists, designers, educators, and creative leaders.
Watch the Recorded Livestream
Watch MassArt Commencement, recorded May 21, 2026 at the Leader Bank Pavilion. (Commencement procession starts at 22:45).
Honoring Creative Visionaries
Top row: Dr. Sarah Lewis and Abelardo Morell. Bottom row: Peter Wolf and Dr. Ted Landsmark.
This year’s commencement ceremony featured an inspiring address from Dr. Sarah Lewis, John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Humanities and Associate Professor of African and African American Studies at Harvard University. A distinguished scholar, author, and founder of the civic initiative Vision & Justice, her work explores the role of narrative in sharing culture and advancing equity.
We are honored to award honorary degrees to:
- Abelardo Morell, internationally acclaimed photographer and professor emeritus of photography at MassArt, whose teaching has influenced generations of artists over nearly three decades.
- Peter Wolf, longtime lead vocalist of the J. Geils Band with deep ties to Boston’s arts community, who helped propel the band to international success. His career spans music, visual art, and a bestselling memoir.
- The Morton R. Godine Medal will be presented to Dr. Ted Landsmark, a longtime public servant and MassArt Trustee whose career reflects an enduring commitment to education, the arts, and public service.
