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From Laos to Mexico: Student Travel Courses Emphasize Craft and Sustainability

Jenine Shereos & Jennifer Varekamp Program Area Chair, Fibers & Chair, Fashion Design

MassArt students collaborate with global artists and designers on once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.

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A group of people smiling and standing together in a courtyard with lush plants on the walls, enjoying a sunny day. One person holds a dog. Their camaraderie and shared passion for sustainability are evident in their expressions, as if just returning from inspiring student travel courses.

The Painter Who Photographed Rome

Jack Wilson ‘24 BFA Painting

Awed by all he saw in Rome during his semester abroad, Jack Wilson (’24 BFA) captured the marvels of the Eternal City on camera.

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MassArt Fashion Design Creative Collaboration in Laos

Jennifer Varekamp Chair, Fashion Design

Yes, they met new people, tasted the food, and took in the landscape. But students who traveled to Laos with Fashion Chair Jennifer Varekamp also worked hand-in-hand with local artisans to support their creative entrepreneurial efforts.

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Creative Crossroads: MassArt’s Design Journey from London to Leeds

Scott Bakal & Elizabeth Resnick Program Area Chair, Illustration; Faculty Emerita, Communication Design

Through interdisciplinary collaboration and cultural exchange, MassArt students traveled from London to Leeds to visit studios of leading designers, illustrators, animators, and art museums.

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