President Grant on GBH’s The Culture Show: Rockwell’s Legacy, College Completion Trends, and more
- President Grant in the Media
In her monthly appearance on GBH’s The Culture Show, MassArt President Mary Grant joined host Jared Bowen to reflect on the renewed attention and debate surrounding the use of Norman Rockwell’s imagery, noting how moments like this underscore the enduring power of his work to spark dialogue about American values. She emphasized that Rockwell’s paintings continue to encourage deeper looking, learning, and thoughtful engagement with art.
President Grant also discussed challenges in completion rates at public colleges and highlighted how MassArt’s focus on belonging, affordability, and wrap-around support services is helping students thrive. She closed by sharing details about the upcoming MassArt Common Good Awards, a celebration of artists and leaders who advance the public good through art and design.
Listen to President Grant’s segment beginning at 4:25.
