Stories Archive

MassArt’s Winning Design Kicks Off FIFA World Cup 26™ Boston

John Rego Visiting Assistant Professor, Illustration

MassArt Illustration students and faculty member and alumnus John Rego’s design selected for the Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Boston Poster.

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An Art and Design Homecoming: MassArt New England Comes to Boston

Mariah Doren Dean, Professional and Continuing Education

For over 40 years, MassArt New England has been one of the nation’s top summer residency programs.

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Five Years, Five Facts: What Makes MAAM, MAAM

Boston’s free contemporary art museum, MAAM, is celebrating five years of creativity, community, and innovation with dynamic programs.

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A performer plays a marimba on stage, surrounded by a seated audience. The space features vibrant, abstract projections in warm yellow tones on the walls, creating an immersive and artistic atmosphere for the event.

MassArt Alumni and Friends Gather for Art-Filled Winter Getaway in the Berkshires

MassArt alumni and friends gathered in the Berkshires for an inspiring weekend of art, connection, and discussions on creativity.

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Two men and a dog sit in front of a crowd.

Having a Multi-Faceted Design Career: From MassArt to MTV to Disney

Gennifer Leong Alvarado '99 BFA Studio For Interrelated Media (SIM)

From designing for MTV to leading creative at Disney, Gennifer Leong Alvarado’s journey proves the power of fearless creativity.

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Julian Phillips on Historic Architecture and the Power of Interdisciplinary Learning

Julian Phillips '20 M.Arch

Discover how Julian Phillips ’20 M.Arch uses his MassArt education in historic preservation, restoring iconic landmarks and uncovering untold architectural stories.

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An artwork made of colored Acrylic connected by clear acrylic rods by Julian Phillips.

From Laos to Mexico: Student Travel Courses Emphasize Craft and Sustainability

Jenine Shereos & Jennifer Varekamp Program Area Chair, Fibers & Chair, Fashion Design

MassArt students collaborate with global artists and designers on once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.

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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.

Combining Passion and Purpose: Using Art to Heal

Sherwin Long '13 BFA

At MassArt, Sherwin Long unlocked his ‘inner spirit warrior,’ finding strength and purpose in his creative journey.

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Six raised fists in different skin tones are depicted against a vibrant, collage-style background of newspaper headlines and text. This powerful art piece symbolizes unity and diversity, with purposeful messages of social justice, activism, and the power to heal communities.

Forging Dreams in Glass: Elise Riddell ’26 on Community, Creativity, and the Power of Scholarship Support

Elise Riddell '26 BFA Glass

MassArt Glass student Elise Riddell shares her MassArt story, her dreams for her career as a glassblower, and how scholarship support makes that possible.

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Female student sitting in a studio smiling while looking at the camera

Designing Her Future: How Scholarship Support Fuels Rachel Buckley’s Entrepreneurial Dreams

Rachel Buckley '25 BFA Industrial Design

MassArt Industrial Design student Rachel Buckley shares her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and how scholarship support empowers her as a nontraditional student.

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