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Fusing Service and Creative Work: MassArt Alumna Shares Her Thoughts as an Older Student
Brett Poza returned to MassArt to pursue an MFA at 60—bringing with her decades of experience as an art therapist and a lifelong commitment to storytelling.
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Through the MassArt Looking Glass: Nancy Callan Takes Students Down Memory Lane
MassArt alum Nancy Callan returns with Blown Away judge Katherine Gray, showcasing collaborative glassblowing and inspiring students through hands-on demonstration and mentorship.
![A group of about 30 smiling people pose together in an industrial MassArt workshop, surrounded by metal equipment and work tables. Some are standing, some kneeling, and many flash peace signs—a perfect stroll down memory lane.]()
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Bringing Glass to Life: Tracy Silva Barbosa’s Journey from New Bedford to MassArt
MassArt alumna Tracy Silva Barbosa on her journey from New Bedford to becoming a glass artist.
![A woman with dark hair smiles outdoors in front of a colorful glass art elevator tower and a bridge on a sunny day. The sky is clear and blue, echoing the vibrant creativity of Tracy Silva Barbosa, a MassArt alumna.]()
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From Laos to Mexico: Student Travel Courses Emphasize Craft and Sustainability
MassArt students collaborate with global artists and designers on once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.
![A group of people smiling and standing together in a courtyard with lush plants on the walls, enjoying a sunny day. One person holds a dog. Their camaraderie and shared passion for sustainability are evident in their expressions, as if just returning from inspiring student travel courses.]()
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Reimagining Elizabeth Freeman Through Illustration
MassArt students explored the life and legacy of Elizabeth Freeman through illustration, creating historically informed artwork in partnership with the Du Bois Freedom Center.
![Six women stand smiling before illustrations and framed artwork in a gallery, honoring Elizabeth Freeman.]()
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Designing Touch: Advancing Accessibility Through Art, Design, and Technology
Associate Professor of Fashion Design Cara Tuttle and MassArt students partnered with Tatum Robotics to design a specialized glove for a robotic hand that communicates through tactile ASL—expanding communication access for the DeafBlind community.
![A group of people pose and smile in front of a red wall with the MassRobotics logo. Three sit on a couch, with one holding a robot that highlights innovative design. Others stand behind them.]()
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Fearless Creativity: MassArt Alumna Shares Lessons on Blending Design, Teaching, and Storytelling
Agata Stadnik, BFA’ 04, MFA ’09, recently wrote and illustrated her first children’s book, Walking to School Adventure.
![A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing a light pink shirt, stands outside in front of green foliage, holding up a children’s book titled Walking to School Adventure, ready to share her love of teaching and storytelling.]()
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Painting Alumnus Charts a Career for the Stars
MassArt alumnus Sean Walker, BFA ’96, has turned his passion for art and the night sky into a career that now includes an asteroid named in his honor.
![A man smiles at the camera while holding a large telescope, charting an out of this world moment. Behind him, a red and black abstract painting is mounted on a wooden wall as sunlight casts striking shadows across the scene.]()
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Pushing Visual Boundaries as an Illustrator
MassArt alumna Abby Ouellette ’19 explores girlhood, nostalgia, and editorial illustration as a bold, boundary-pushing freelance illustrator.
![A young woman with long hair gazes thoughtfully to the side, holding her hands near her face. She has white nail polish, rings, and wears bows on her fingers—an evocative illustration lit with purple and blue hues.]()
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Having a Multi-Faceted Design Career: From MassArt to MTV to Disney
From designing for MTV to leading creative at Disney, Gennifer Leong Alvarado’s journey proves the power of fearless creativity.
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