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

Three women, including MassArt Alum Cicely Carew, work together in a greenhouse; one stands on a ladder adjusting a large yellow floral arrangement while the others assist below, surrounded by lush greenery—an elevated exhibition of teamwork and artistry.

Artist Cicely Carew, center, whose sculptures will be featured in "Elevated: An Orchid Exhibition" at New England Botanic Garden. Photo: Allan Jung/Telegram & Gazette.

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February 5, 2026

MassArt alum Cicely Carew, BFA ’05 Painting. is featured in Worcester Magazine for her work in Elevated, a large-scale exhibition at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill that pairs her colorful, suspended installations with sweeping orchid displays.

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

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MassArt alum Maureen O’Connor, BFA ’81, is featured on WGBH’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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Painting

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

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

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Painting

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

MassArt Alum Steven Smith Recognized for His Impact on Footwear Design

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Industrial Design

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.

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

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Glass

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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Studio for Interrelated Media

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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Illustration

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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Photography

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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Illustration

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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Studio for Interrelated Media

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

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