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President Grant Discusses Arts and Civic Life

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In a wide ranging discussion with Jared Bowen of GBH’s The Culture Show, President Mary Grant reflects on the the transformative impact of the arts on civic life.

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MassArt Night Market Returns to Downtown Crossing with Local Art, Live Demonstrations, and Creative Entrepreneurs

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The 2026 MassArt Night Market invites the public to discover original artwork, meet local makers, and experience the energy of Boston's creative community.
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President Grant on GBH’s The Culture Show: Smithsonian Museum, crafting on the rise, and summer reading picks

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President Grant joined host Jared Bowen for her monthly appearance on GBH's "The Culture Show."
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design Welcomes Valentine Talland to Board of Trustees

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design announces the appointment of Valentine Talland to its Board of Trustees.
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President Grant on the Culture Show: Reflections on Commencement Season

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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.
The Culture Show 

MassArt Art Museum Presents Solo Exhibitions by Banu Cennetoğlu and Robert Lazzarini

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This fall, MAAM presents solo exhibitions by internationally recognized artists Banu Cennetoğlu and Robert Lazzarini, exploring the ideals, symbols, and institutions that shape contemporary life.
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights Higher Education Innovation and Co-ops at MassArt

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The Healey-Driscoll Administration highlighted MassArt’s leadership in higher education innovation and co-op learning models, underscoring the college’s role in advancing experiential, career-connected education in Massachusetts.
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President Grant on GBH’s The Culture Show

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MassArt President Mary K. Grant joined The Culture Show to discuss 2026 Commencement, a new study on arts and aging, and the role of libraries as community hubs within civic life.
The Culture Show 

Honorary Degree Recipient Peter Wolf joins GBH’s The Culture Show

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Jared Bowen spoke with musician and MassArt’s 2026 Honorary Degree recipient Peter Wolf, reflecting on upcoming Commencement celebrations.
The Culture Show 

President Grant on GBH’s The Culture Show

  • President Grant in the Media
President Grant and host Jaren Bowen discuss the latest in the higher education landscape, the impact of proposed federal budgets on arts & culture, expanding co-op opportunities for students, and more.
The Culture Show 

MassArt to Celebrate Visionaries in Art, Design, and Civic Life at 2026 Commencement

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MassArt will honor the next generation of artists and designers at its 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 21, at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston.
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MassArt President Mary K. Grant to Receive Honorary Degree in MCLA 127th Commencement Exercises 

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced the speaker and honorary degree recipients for its 127th Commencement Exercises, including MassArt President Mary K. Grant. She is a proud MCLA alumna, where she served as president for thirteen years.
MCLA 

Three more public campuses in Massachusetts to launch co-op programs

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The state Department of Higher Education announced that its innovation hub is awarding $20,000 grants to three public colleges — including MassArt — to develop co-op programs with employers in the region.
The Boston Globe 
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