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Professional & Continuing Education

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Build your skills, pursue your passion, and advance your career with MassArt Professional and Continuing Education.

MassArt Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offers an abundant array of courses, workshops, and specialty programs across nearly 20 different disciplines. Dive into an on-campus program and take advantage of MassArt’s world-class studios and facilities, or choose one of our flexible online or hybrid options. Choices range from half-day workshops to several-semester certificate programs. We also provide for-credit undergraduate and graduate-level classes tailored to students, educators, and lifelong learners looking to expand their professional art and design skills.

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Whatever path you pursue, you’ll immerse yourself in a challenging and relevant curriculum, and learn from faculty who bring excellence, mentorship, and real-world experience to their teaching. Here, you’ll discover educational opportunities that support your goals and fit your budget. Whether you’re a creative professional looking to take your career to the next level, or simply interested in exploring a new interest, there’s something here for you.

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Mariah Doren Dean, Professional and Continuing Education

Professional and Continuing Education

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Professional and Continuing Education

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Mariah Doren Dean, Professional and Continuing Education

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Certificate Programs

Build your skills and explore new passions through MassArt’s in-person or virtual certificate programs.

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Professional Development

Elevate Your Creative Career with MassArt’s Free Professional Development Programs.

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Teaching for Artistic Behavior

The Teaching for Artistic Behavior program prepares preK-12 art educators to foster a more engaged, inquisitive, and welcoming learning environment.

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MassArt New England

MassArt New England offers one- or two-week sessions where participants immerse themselves in full days of studio work with faculty and peers.

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Policies & Resources

Explore resources and policies for Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) students at MassArt, including access to museums, discounts, library, and more.

Meet the PCE Team

Learn about the team behind Professional and Continuing Education.

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Featured Work

Abstract artwork featuring a collograph mix of swirling shapes in blue, green, orange, and beige. The composition includes intricate patterns, overlapping textures, and circular motifs, creating a dynamic and layered visual effect.

Shazia Fahim, Professional and Continuing Education Color in Between the Lines, Monotype with Collograph, Painting, 2016

A woman wearing glasses and a blue patterned shirt holds up a decorated plate with text and an illustration. In the workshop, surrounded by clay and creativity, she seems to be conjuring new stories while people and pottery materials bustle in the background.

Lisa Houck, PCE Student, Professional and Continuing Education The Conjuring of Alternative Facts, Clay, Clay, 2018

A person in a blue shirt kneels, intently focused, holding a camera on a tripod with a microphone. In the blurred background, another holds an American flag. The scene is part of the Red, White, and Blue Documentary and unfolds outdoors with a concentrated mood.

Henry Marte, Professional and Continuing Education Red, White, and Blue Documentary, Film/Video, 2017

A charcoal drawing of a muscular back, inspired by André, with a towel draped at the waist. The right arm is bent as the head gently bows against a textured, light brown backdrop. This captivating print elegantly captures strength and serenity.

Drew Carroll, Professional and Continuing Education André – Back, Print, Print, 2018

Fig n Fennel, an illustration by Ron, features a pink fig dreaming of space adventures: escaping Earths gravity, darting through the atmosphere, dodging asteroids, orbiting Saturn, passing galaxies and supernovae, and reflecting beside a starlit lake.

Ron Mortara, Professional and Continuing Education Fig ‘N Fennel, Comic Arts Illustration, Illustration, 2016

A silkscreened print of a rainbow patchwork dress on a hanger.

Peggy Houseworth, PCE Student, Professional and Continuing Education October 27, 2018, Silkscreen, Print, 2019

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