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The Inauguration of Dr. Mary K. Grant
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Inauguration of Dr. Mary K. Grant as the 13th President of Massachusetts College of Art and Design on January 20, 2023. We are thrilled to have you join us as we kick off the year-long celebration of our 150th Anniversary.
Masks will be required for all attendees. Due to the current public health landscape of high COVID community levels and other respiratory illnesses, the CDC recommends all individuals wear masks indoors under these conditions.
Inauguration Week Events
Event schedule
January 18, 2023
| 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Symposium: Sustaining the Next 150 Years at MassArt Join us for a day focusing on sustainability, featuring panel conversations on topics such as the use of environmentally-sound dyes and the reclamation and reuse of materials. |
January 20, 2023
| 10:00 am | Doors open to attendees |
| 11:00 am | Inauguration Ceremony MassArt Design and Media Center (DMC) Atrium 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 |
| 1:00 pm | Community Celebration MassArt will host a reception following the Inauguration at MassArt Art Museum (MAAM), adjacent to MassArt’s DMC. All are welcome! |
Please Note:
Masks will be required for all attendees. Due to the current public health landscape of high COVID community levels and other respiratory illnesses, the CDC recommends all individuals wear masks indoors under these conditions.
When you arrive at MassArt: Please be sure to check in at the Design and Media Center for seating instructions.
If you need assistance on the day: MassArt volunteers wearing "150th Anniversary" green shirts will be stationed around campus and parking locations to answer your questions and help you navigate the day. We are happy to help! You may also call 617-879-7879.
We recommend you leave valuables at home, as we will not be able to provide secure storage. However, for your convenience there will be a coat-check station at the ceremony and a coat room at the community celebration. Thank you for your understanding.
Parking
Unless you have been informed that your parking is elsewhere for the day, parking will be available to you at Roxbury Community College Parking at 294-296 Highland Street, Lot 2 (Access via New Health St. and Centre St. off of Columbus Ave.) and Lot 3 (Access via Centre St.off of Columbus Ave.) Shuttle service to and from the MassArt campus will run continuously from 7:00am to 7:00pm on January 20th.
Rideshare/Drop-off location
If you arrive by Uber/Lyft, please use the following drop-off location: Evans Way
public transportation
If you are traveling to MassArt via the MBTA, you may take the Green Line “E” train and exit at Longwood Medical Area, or take the Orange Line to Ruggles Station. The following bus routes include stops at or near the college: #39, CT2, #65, #8, #47, #66.
Hotels
If you are traveling from out of town and require accommodations, we are providing a list of recommended hotels that are easily accessible to MassArt Campus. They are organized geographically below.
Back Bay/Copley
1.5 miles from campus, accessible via T, car, walking, taxi/rideshare
| The Colonnade Hotel 120 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 617-424-7000 |
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Copley Square 88 Exeter Street Boston, MA 02116 617-437-9300 |
| Boston Marriott Copley Place 110 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 647-236-5800 |
Fairmont Copley Plaza 138 St. James Avenue Boston, MA 02116 617-267-5300 |
| The Lenox Hotel 61 Exeter Street Boston, MA 02116 617-536-5300 |
Sheraton Boston 39 Dalton Street Boston, MA 02199 617-236-2000 |
| The Westin Copley Place, Boston 10 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 617-262-9600 |
Brookline
0.8 miles from campus, accessible via car, walking, taxi/rideshare
| Samuel Sewall Inn Bed & Breakfast 143 St. Paul Street Brookline, MA 02116 617-713-0123 |
Hilton Garden Inn 700 Brookline Avenue Brookline, MA 02446 617-935-0077 |
Boston Common/Government Center
2.5-3 miles from campus, accessible via T, car, taxi/rideshare
| The Liberty Hotel 215 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 617-224-4000 |
The Omni Parker House 60 School Street Boston, MA 02108 617-227-8600 |
| W Boston 100 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116 617-261-8700 |
Longwood Medical Area
0.3 miles from campus, accessible via car, walking, taxi/rideshare
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Inn at Longwood Medical |
MEDIA INQUIRIES
For media inquiries, please contact Ellen Carr, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at ecarr@massart.edu or 617.879.7067.