For Roxbury’s Ekua Holmes, an Art Career that Keeps Flowering

In a Roxbury art studio, a woman with long braided hair stands amidst her paintings. Wearing a patterned blue and green blouse, she rests her hands on a canvas. Behind her is a vibrant portrait by Ekua Holmes of a person adorned with flowers in their hair.

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12/30/2025

Boston Globe explores the artistic career of alumna and Associate Director of the Center for Art and Community Partnerships, Ekua Holmes.

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MassArt Alum Steven J. Cabral Featured on GBH’s Community Canvas

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MassArt alum Steven J. Cabral's dynamic visual mural is featured on Community Campus, presented by The Culture Show and GBH.

MassArt Hosts Screening of Projecting Protest Documentary

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The Boston Globe highlights MassArt’s screening of Projecting Protest, examining light projection as a form of protest.

MassArt Alum Steven Smith Recognized for His Impact on Footwear Design

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MassArt alum Steven Smith appears in the New York Times for a career-spanning look at his role in shaping modern footwear and sneaker culture.

The Bay State Banner Spotlights Common Good Award Honoree Marquis Victor

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MassArt Common Good Award honoree Marquis Victor is recognized for his multidisciplinary artistry and leadership, empowering young people through Elevated Thought.

MassArt Alum Luke Adams on Building a Community-Centered Glass Studio

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MassArt alum Luke Adams, BFA ’00 Glass, appears on WCVB in a feature on his dynamic, community-focused glassblowing studio.

Jack Pierson in Miami: An Artist and a City in Transformation

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The New York Times spotlights MassArt alum Jack Pierson, BFA ’86 SIM, whose new exhibitions trace the Miami influences that helped define his acclaimed career in photography and installation art.

MassArt Alum Sarah  Egan Featured on GBH’s Community Canvas

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GBH’s Community Canvas features MassArt alumna Sarah Egan’s evocative digital mural exploring connection and nostalgia.

MassArt Alum Claire Beckett Captures Military Training Through a New Lens

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MassArt alumna Claire Beckett uses large-format photography to explore identity and representation.

MassArt Alum Francesca Santiago ‘25 joins Boston’s Harcourt Bindery

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MassArt alumna Francesca Santiago ’25 joins Boston’s historic Harcourt Bindery as gold-finisher-in-training, contributing to an 125-year legacy of hand-crafted book bindings.

MassArt Alum Sopheak Sam Named 2025 Boston Artadia Awardee

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MassArt alum Sopheak Sam, BFA '18 SIM, has been named a 2025 Boston Artadia Awardee, honoring their interdisciplinary and impactful artistic practice.

MassArt Alum Marcus Allen Turned His High School Closet Into a Vintage Shopping Mecca

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New York Times features MassArt alum for his showroom, Society Archive, that specializes in “heritage American mall brands.”

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Exhibition Strategies: MassArt Graduate Gallery Thinks Beyond Campus

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MassArt’s new SoWa gallery brings graduate art beyond campus, connecting students with Boston’s art scene through public exhibitions and curatorial projects.

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