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A Joyful Reunion of Art and Community: MassArt Alumna Nancy Callan at the Fuller Craft Museum

The MassArt community came together this Fall at the public opening of The Clown in Me Loves You at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, featuring the work of Alumna Nancy Callan BFA ‘96 Glass.

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A group of thirteen people pose and smile in front of a blue exhibition wall reading NANCY CALLAN KATHERINE GRAY and CLOWN IN ME LOVES YOU at Fuller Craft Museum, celebrating work by MassArt Alumna Nancy Callan at the art gallery.

Exhibition Strategies: MassArt Graduate Gallery Thinks Beyond Campus

MassArt’s new SoWa gallery brings graduate art beyond campus, connecting students with Boston’s art scene through public exhibitions and curatorial projects.

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A neon sign on a dark wall in the MassArt Graduate Gallery displays “nopenopenopenope” in blue, with part of “open” visible. On a white wall nearby, sculpted flesh-toned human ears cluster—a glimpse into innovative exhibition strategies.

Be Ready for Your Miracle: The Lasting Impact of MassArt Alumna Ekua Holmes

Illustrator and MassArt alumna Ekua Holmes, BFA ‘77 shares how her art is rooted in love, memory, and community.

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A woman smiles beside a vibrant Kwanzaa 2024 Forever USA postage stamp designed by Ekua Holmes, featuring stylized figures dancing and playing drums. An American flag and Smithsonian signage appear in the background, celebrating the lasting impact of culture.

The International Astronomical Union names an asteroid after MassArt Alum Sean Walker

MassArt alumnus Sean Walker, BFA '96 (Painting), longtime Sky & Telescope editor has asteroid named after him.

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Three people stand outside at night in winter, gathered around a telescope and a laptop on a table. The laptop displays a star map, perhaps tracking an asteroid—a scene inspired by MassArt alum Sean Walker’s work with the International Astronomical Union.

MassArt Alum and Art Educator Honored at MA Statehouse

MassArt alum Jean Wallace honored at the Massachusetts Statehouse for teaching excellence and community impact in art education.

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A MassArt Alum and Art Educator holds an award beside an American flag. Next to her is a sign reading Educator Alumni Award Ceremony, State Universities of Massachusetts, with event details at the MA Statehouse.

Pushing Visual Boundaries as an Illustrator

MassArt alumna Abby Ouellette ’19 explores girlhood, nostalgia, and editorial illustration as a bold, boundary-pushing freelance illustrator.

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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.

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

Studio for Interrelated Media Alumnus, Dave Schlafman, talks about his MassArt experience and the lessons he’s learned in the design industry.

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MassArt Alumna Cicely Carew Talks About ‘BeLOVEd’ on the Culture Show

Artist Cicely Carew (BFA '05) joins The Culture Show to talk about her solo exhibition at the Fuller Craft Museum.

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Comic creator spotlight: A look at Sean Murphy’s legendary comic book career

Read about MassArt alum Sean Gordon Murphy’s creative journey and impact on the world of comics.

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Art in Transit: Alumna Creates Beautiful Glass Art at MBTA Station

A unique glass art installation from Tracy Silva Barbosa (BFA '99) is now located at the New Bedford, Mass. station.

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