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President Mary Grant joined Jared Bowen in a conversation about art at the Olympics on her regular appearance on GBH’s Culture Show

MAAM’s Displacement was reviewed by national art magazine, Art in America

New massart.edu review in Japan Web Review

Staff News

Matthew Hincman’s appointment to Dean of Faculty featured in Chronicle of Higher Education

Faculty

Illustration instructor Katie Wish wrote for the Boston Globe’s Ideas column

Professor Emerita Barbara Bosworth recognized by Cleveland Arts Prize, lifetime achievement award

The Patriot Ledger reported on the installation of a public art piece by late Professor Emeritus George Greenamyer in Provincetown last month (article behind paywall); link to the video of the installation

Students

Chelmsford High School recognizes future teachers; features incoming BFA student pursuing Art Education

Alumni News

Art Daily highlighted that the ICA will debut new work by Alumnus Christian Marclay

Alumna and CACP Associate Director @Ekua Holmes featured in Martha’s Vineyard Magazine

Alums Jenny Olsen and @Isabelle Higgins (also staff member CACP) featured in WBUR’s review of LaiSun Keane’s exhibition ‘La Toilette’

Alumna and designer Kelly Wearstler was profiled by Bustle

Alumna Kristina Durocher’s appointment as visual arts director at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Fine Arts Center was covered by Diverse Education

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MassArt alum Connor O'Malley's Boston Harbor-inspired design was selected by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for 250 limited-edition Bluebikes celebrating Boston 250 across Greater Boston.
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President Grant joins Jared Bowen to reflect on a commencement season marked by political controversy, disinvited speakers and debates over what graduates need to hear.
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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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The annual Roxbury International Film Festival is the largest New England film festival that showcases the works of people of color. Now in its 28th year, the festival will screen 100 films at locations around the city, including MassArt. 
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GBH features MAAM's free outdoor summer programs among things to do in Boston around the World Cup.
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Designs by a MassArt student will be featured on 250 limited-edition Blue Bikes launching across Boston this summer as part of the city’s Boston 250 celebration.
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Matthew Connors joins The Culture Show Podcast to discuss his new book, “The Axe Will Survive the Master,” tracing the recurring images of unrest and how protest and repression echo across borders.
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In a new essay for The Drum, MassArt alumnus Brian Collins revisits themes from his 2025 MassArt Commencement address, arguing that artists and designers are uniquely equipped to imagine and build the future in uncertain times.
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Peter Wolf receives an honorary degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design at the 2026 Commencement ceremony honoring his contributions to music and visual art.
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Jessamy Shay Kilcollins BFA ‘19 Fibers, Fashion Design Certificate, was featured in the Somerville Times for her work on sustainable fashion.
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Worcester Magazine profiled MassArt alum Brad Chapman Bleau, BFA ’14 Illustration, highlighting his work as both an artist and educator.
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7 News spotlighted MassArt students’ designs of enrichment toys for animals at Franklin Park Zoo, part of a longstanding partnership with Handshouse Studio.
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