Julian Phillips on Historic Architecture and the Power of Interdisciplinary Learning

Discover how Julian Phillips ’20 M.Arch uses his MassArt education in historic preservation, restoring iconic landmarks and uncovering untold architectural stories.

Combining Passion and Purpose: Using Art to Heal

At MassArt, Sherwin Long unlocked his ‘inner spirit warrior,’ finding strength and purpose in his creative journey.

Ceramicist & Alum Sam Kim Creates One-of-a-Kind Awards for MassArt’s 2024 Common Good Award Honorees

This year's MassArt Common Good Awards Honorees will receive custom, inscribed ceramic awards by Sam Kim, a MassArt alum transforming slipcasting into unique artistry.

Toni Elka (BFA Painting ’86), Founder of Future Chefs

Elka has made a profound impact on youth development through culinary arts in Boston.

Yinette Guzman (’08 BFA Architecture), Public Art Advocate and Placemaking Designer

Guzman is celebrated for her leadership in curating the Punto Urban Art Museum (PUAM) in Salem, MA.

May Chau (’07 BFA Art Education), Recipient of Frances Euphemia Thompson Award for Excellence in Teaching

Chau, Visual Arts Supervisor for Somerville Public Schools, is honored for her commitment to cultivating a collaborative arts education environment.

MassArt graduate and professional artist Nicole Chesney reflects on the power and magic of the MassArt Auction

Nicole Chesney has been an active participant in the MassArt Auction since 1997– since her first print in the silent auction her senior year, she has donated 20 artworks in support of current and future MassArt students.

Alum Daren Bascome Receives AIGA Fellow Award

MassArt Alum Alex Small-Butera Wins Emmy for Animation

Alex Small-Butera sat down for an interview to explain about how he and Lindsay got from here to there, rising in their careers to receive this mark of achievement from Hollywood on their ability as animators, as artists.

Several MassArt Faculty and Alums Named 2025 Light Work Artists-in-Residence