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Ekua Holmes and Elizabeth James-Perry’s ‘Garden for Boston’ to Transform Grounds Outside MFA Boston

Two women are posing outdoors. On the left, Elizabeth James-Perry sports long dark hair, a black jacket, and a turquoise top. Seated on the right is Ekua Holmes with braided hair and glasses, dressed in dark attire and smiling with her hand on her chin.

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MassArt in the Media

01/22/2026

This spring, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will launch Garden for Boston, a new outdoor project by local artists and activists Associate Director of the Center for Art and Community Partnerships and alumna Ekua Holmes and Elizabeth James-Perry that welcomes visitors and opens conversations about the land that the Museum occupies.

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Danza Orgánica Brings “Truths Our Bodies Tell” to MassArt

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Danza Orgánica’s "Truths Our Bodies Tell" at MassArt showcased original dance works exploring identity, memory, and shared humanity.

Clay, Community, and Care: MassArt at Haley House’s Souper Bowl

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Center for Art and Community Partnerships

MassArt students and alumni craft nearly 400 bowls for Haley House’s 18th Annual ‘Souper Bowl,’ featured on WBUR for its impact on food justice and community programs in Boston.

MassArt Alum Ariel Kessler featured on GBH’s Community Canvas

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MassArt Alum Ariel Kessler is featured on GBH's Community Canvas.

MassArt Alum Bridey McGlynn Featured on GBH’s Community Canvas

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MFA Fine Arts 2D

MassArt alum Bridey McGlynn, MFA '25, is featured on GBH’s Community Canvas digital mural.

MassArt Alum Cicely Carew creates astral botanical forms in exhibition at NEBG

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MassArt alum Cicely Carew is featured in Worcester Magazine for her immersive installation work in "Elevated," a new exhibition at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill that pairs her aerial sculptures with thousands of orchids.

Fifteen Standout Exhibitions to Catch This Winter

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MassArt Art Museum

"Press & Pull: Two Decades at the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop" is spotlighted in Boston Art Review.

New MAAM Exhibitions Spotlighted in Boston Magazine’s Weekend Guide

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MassArt Art Museum

The latest exhibitions at MAAM are featured in Boston Magazine’s weekly "Things to Do in Boston" roundup.

“Masako Miki: Midnight March” Featured in the Boston Globe’s Winter Arts Guide

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MassArt Art Museum

Masako Miki’s "Midnight March," on view at MAAM beginning January 29, is featured in The Boston Globe’s Winter Arts Guide.

MassArt Alum Maureen O’Connor Featured on GBH’s Community Canvas

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Painting

MassArt alum Maureen O’Connor, BFA ’81, is featured on GBH’s Community Canvas digital mural.

MassArt’s Ekua Holmes Named Finalist for 2026 Dewey Square Mural

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Center for Art and Community Partnerships

Ekua Holmes—MassArt alum and Associate Director of the Center for Art and Community Partnerships—is among the finalists for the 2026 Dewey Square Mural on Boston’s Rose Kennedy Greenway.

Karen Christians, BFA ’97 Metals, on Craft, Community, and Creativity

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Jewelry and Metalsmithing

MassArt alum Karen Christians, BFA ’97 Metals, discusses her work as a jewelry artist, educator, and author in a recent CanvasRebel feature.

Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Celebrates Jackie Reeves and Lauren Wolk as its Artists of the Year

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MassArt alum Jackie Reeves, MFA ’10 Painting, is named a 2026 Artist of the Year by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.

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