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From Laos to Mexico: Student Travel Courses Emphasize Craft and Sustainability
Jenine Shereos & Jennifer Varekamp Program Area Chair, Fibers & Chair, Fashion Design
MassArt Alumni and Friends Gather for Art-Filled Winter Getaway in the Berkshires
An unforgettable weekend of connection in Western MA.
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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.ArchDiscover 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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From Laos to Mexico: Student Travel Courses Emphasize Craft and Sustainability
Jenine Shereos & Jennifer Varekamp Program Area Chair, Fibers & Chair, Fashion DesignMassArt students collaborate with global artists and designers on once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.
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Sherwin Long '13 BFAAt MassArt, Sherwin Long unlocked his ‘inner spirit warrior,’ finding strength and purpose in his creative journey.
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Acclaimed Filmmaker and Theater Director Frederick Wiseman to be Honored with 2024 MassArt Common Good Award
Frederick Wiseman Documentary FilmmakerWiseman, an acclaimed filmmaker with 44 documentaries to his name, captures the human experience through the lens of social institutions. His work has received four Emmys and the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival, along with an Academy Honorary Award in 2016.
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Forging Dreams in Glass: Elise Riddell ’26 on Community, Creativity, and the Power of Scholarship Support
Elise Riddell '26 BFA GlassMassArt 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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Designing Her Future: How Scholarship Support Fuels Rachel Buckley’s Entrepreneurial Dreams
Rachel Buckley '25 BFA Industrial DesignMassArt 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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Ceramicist & Alum Sam Kim Creates One-of-a-Kind Awards for MassArt’s 2024 Common Good Award Honorees
Sam Kim '18 BFA Industrial Design & CeramicsThis year's MassArt Common Good Awards Honorees will receive custom, inscribed ceramic awards by Sam Kim, a MassArt alum transforming slipcasting into unique artistry.
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Toni Elka (BFA Painting ’86), Founder of Future Chefs
Toni Elka ’86 BFA Painting Award Recipient: Distinguished Alumni AwardElka, founder of Future Chefs, has made a profound impact on youth development through culinary arts in Boston. Her nonprofit provides life skills, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to prepare young people for success. Elka’s leadership has been nationally recognized for empowering youth and fostering social change.
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