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Faculty Member Matthew Connors Named Rome Prize Winner for Visual Arts

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MassArt Professor of Photography, Matthew Connors, was named a winner of the highly prestigious Rome Prize in the category of visual arts by the American Academy in Rome. This annual award recognized American artists and scholars for research and work in the arts and humanities. Read the full release here.

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