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Reimagining Elizabeth Freeman Through Illustration

MassArt students explored the life and legacy of Elizabeth Freeman through illustration, creating historically informed artwork in partnership with the Du Bois Freedom Center.

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Six women stand smiling before illustrations and framed artwork in a gallery, honoring Elizabeth Freeman.

The Du Bois Freedom Center Partners with MassArt Students to Honor the Life and Legacy of Elizabeth Freeman

An interactive storytelling kiosk in Great Barrington, featuring artwork by MassArt students, will honor the life and legacy of Elizabeth Freeman.

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A young person in blue and white stands before an interactive storytelling kiosk, others in shadow around them.

Laura Buscemi, BFA ’24 Illustration, to create a mural on Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

MassArt alum Laura Buscemi, BFA '24 Illustration, has been selected from 54 applicants to create a mural on Concord's Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.

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Laura Buscemi’s mural on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail features a deer, butterfly, and plants in vivid colors.

Elizabeth Freeman celebrated with MassArt student exhibit at Du Bois Freedom Center

A new exhibition of MassArt student work at the Du Bois Freedom Center honors Elizabeth Freeman, the first enslaved African American woman to sue Massachusetts and win her freedom.

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A person in blue looks back, framed by autumn trees and mountains at the Du Bois Freedom Center MassArt student exhibit.

MassArt Alum Sophia Grausam featured on GBH’s Community Canvas

"Piece of Cake" by MassArt alum Sophia Grausam, BFA '25 Illustration, was featured on GBH's Community Canvas.

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A building billboard displays a cake slice with GBH Community Canvas and MassArt alum Sophia Grausam on it.

Boston’s Midtown Hotel Completes Art Collaboration with MassArt

National Development and MassArt have partnered to install a permanent collection of student artwork at Boston's Midtown Hotel, offering visitors a unique view of the city.

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Colorful digital illustration of a Boston city street with a crosswalk, lamp post, and Midtown Hotel in the background.

The Du Bois Freedom Center Opens A Unique Student-Led Exhibit Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Elizabeth Freeman

The Du Bois Freedom Center partners with with MassArt to open a student-led exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Elizabeth Freeman.

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Artist Brad Chapman Bleau on Seeking Community Connections

Worcester Magazine profiled MassArt alum Brad Chapman Bleau, BFA ’14 Illustration, highlighting his work as both an artist and educator.

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A man smiles and gestures at shelves filled with colorful vintage knickknacks and collectibles in a cozy wooden room.

Jackie Powell, BFA ’25 Illustration, featured on Community Canvas

MassArt alum Jackie Powell, BFA '25 Illustration is featured on today's GBH's Community Canvas with her piece "Tree Cats," a gouache and digital study of a tree with mysterious ghost-like cats.

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A large digital display on a modern building shows Jackie Powell’s Community Canvas illustration featuring yellow tree branches.

MassArt Alum Kristen Uroda Featured as Designer of the Week by PRINT Magazine

MassArt alumna Kristen Uroda is featured by PRINT Magazine as Designer of the Week, recognizing her vibrant illustration work and creative approach shaped by nature, color, music, and narrative.

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An abstract illustration of a geometric, crystal-like brain by MassArt Alum Kristen Uroda, with colorful beams of light radiating outward against a dark, starry background—featured in PRINT Magazine.
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