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A young woman with long dark hair rests her chin on her hands and smiles while standing behind a table with several decorative, strawberry-topped cakes in a colorful, cluttered kitchen or workspace.

Building a Business Full of Sweet Surprises

Julie Nguyen '25 BFA

From MassArt to Netflix: A Q&A with Alumnus Dave Schlafman

Dave Schlafman ‘04 BFA

Studio for Interrelated Media Alumnus, Dave Schlafman, talks about his MassArt experience and the lessons he’s learned in the design industry.

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A man stands at a podium covered in stickers, giving a presentation. Behind him, a screen displays a cartoon avatar and the text: Hello. Im Dave Schlafman—an artist known for his work with MassArt and Netflix.

Building a Business Full of Sweet Surprises

Julie Nguyen '25 BFA

MassArt student Julie Nguyen '25 turns her love of decorative cakes into a booming business with Fake Cakery.

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A young woman with long dark hair rests her chin on her hands and smiles while standing behind a table with several decorative, strawberry-topped cakes in a colorful, cluttered kitchen or workspace.

Turning Fences into Forums: Chain Link Galleries Bring Art to the Streets

MassArt’s sparc! the ArtMobile features artwork of Magda Léon, MFA ‘24, and Silvia López Chavez, BFA ‘00 .

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Four women stand smiling in front of vibrant street art on a chain-link fence. The mural features a child in a graduation cap and superhero cape, riding a tricycle, adding charm to these unique chain link galleries. The sky is partly cloudy.

Celebrating the Legacy of Renowned Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman Filmmaker

Join MassArt on May 10 for exclusive film screenings of the work of Frederick Wiseman.

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Frederick Wiseman.

MassArt and the Handel and Haydn Society Join Forces for Project Beethoven

12 Illustration students had artwork selected for upcoming concert.

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From South Boston to the Silver Screen: The Art of Filmmaking

Terrence Hayes '96 BFA

Award-winning Cinematographer and MassArt Alumnus, Terrence Hayes, talks about filmmaking as a collaborative art form.

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A man in a short-sleeve shirt holds and looks through a vintage camera outdoors in bright sunlight, capturing a moment of Silver Screen filmmaking; blurred trees and buildings linger in the black-and-white background.

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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People painting segmented by wall

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

Abe Morell & Steve Locke MassArt Professor Emeritus & Former Visiting Lecturer, BFA ’97, MFA ’01

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.
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