Stories Archive

MassArt Night Market Showcases Art & Design Talent in Downtown Crossing

MassArt lit up Downtown Crossing with over 55 student and alumni artists showcasing creativity, entrepreneurship, and Boston’s vibrant art and design scene.

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Two people smile and pose at a MassArt Night Market stall in Downtown Crossing, holding cards or stickers. The table before them displays colorful art and crafts, showcasing local Art & Design Talent as others browse under a canopy in the background.

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.

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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.

Keeping the Scrolls Turning: A Summer Abroad with Departure

MassArt alum and staff member, Clint Baclawski, MFA '08 Photography, shares his experience showing his art abroad and exploring Amsterdam with family.

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A smiling man and boy stand by a canal boat in a sunny city setting, enjoying their summer abroad. The boy wears a green Red Sox jersey and black shorts, while the man wears glasses, a black striped shirt, and a cap. People and trees fill the background.

Behind the Lens: MassArt Student Captures the Spirit of Cape Cod Baseball

Explore the sports photography journey of Dennis Theoharidis, BFA ‘28 Photography.

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A student photographer in a maroon shirt and cap is taking a photo with a large camera at Fenway Park, with the stadium’s green stands and blurred signage visible in the background.

Be Ready for Your Miracle: The Lasting Impact of MassArt Alumna Ekua Holmes

Illustrator and MassArt alumna Ekua Holmes, BFA ‘77 shares how her art is rooted in love, memory, and community.

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A woman smiles beside a vibrant Kwanzaa 2024 Forever USA postage stamp designed by Ekua Holmes, featuring stylized figures dancing and playing drums. An American flag and Smithsonian signage appear in the background, celebrating the lasting impact of culture.

Creating Your Own Path: MassArt Alum Goes from Compass Program to Design Industry Art and Brand Director

From Fashion Design 101 to becoming a First-Generation college graduate, Joseph Soto, BFA '16 Graphic Design, reflects on his academic and personal journey.

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MassArt alum Joseph Soto, a smiling man in a pink suit, light blue polka dot shirt, and brown shoes, stands before a large red geometric sculpture and car design posters in a gallery setting.

Finding Your Voice at MassArt: Meet Kailey Caballero

How MassArt student Kailey Caballero is growing her animation career and making a difference as a community leader.

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A smiling young woman, Kailey Caballero, stands outdoors in a courtyard, wearing a purple MassArt New Student Orientation t-shirt and a blue headband—embracing campus life and finding your voice amid brick buildings and greenery.

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.

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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.

From Boston to Langa, South Africa: MassArt Students Team Up with MIT to Rethink Emergency Access

MassArt students develop community-designed emergency transport in Langa, South Africa—partnering with locals to improve healthcare access.

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Four people stand side by side, smiling at the camera indoors in Langa, South Africa. Two women are in the middle, flanked by two men. Bright sunlight streams in, with a large leafy plant visible on the left.

New Boston Tradition Lights Up Contemporary Public Art Scene

MassArt Museum joins Boston Public Art Triennial, featuring Nicholas Galanin and other MassArt artists in bold contemporary works.

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