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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.

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Six women stand smiling before illustrations and framed artwork in a gallery, honoring Elizabeth Freeman.

MassArt Alumni in Print: Books to Add to Your Reading List

Whether you're looking for visual inspiration or thought-provoking narratives, these titles from MassArt alumni deserve a spot on your reading list.

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Two people in black outfits stand smiling, one MassArt Alumni holding a large gray book by a concrete wall.

Growing Community Through Public Art

Ammy Gonzalez Rivera ’26 creates a new mural for the Roxbury Sunflower Project.

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A public art mural of a woman watering sunflowers, butterflies, ladybugs, and an artist painting below.

From Campus Dream to Community Movement: Doug Ansine Brings Vision Home to MassArt

MassArt alumnus Doug Ansine BFA ’15 Industrial Design returned to campus to launch the DMX Series 3000 "Red Nebula," his Brain Child x Reebok sneaker collaboration.

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Five people stand indoors in matching sneakers, smiling, with shopping bags by large MassArt windows.

Celebrating Moments of Humanity with MassArt Alum Sabrina Dorsainvil

In this Boston Public Art Triennial artist profile, MassArt alumna Sabrina Dorsainvil BFA '12 discusses how her background in civic design shapes vibrant, community-centered murals.

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Sabrina Dorsainvil, MassArt alum, smiles holding a blue paintbrush before a mural in Downtown Crossing.

Deep Dive: How Alumna Olivia Eburne is Transforming Glass to Save the Environment

MassArt alumna Olivia Eburne transforms discarded glass into sustainable design, combining creative practice, marine conservation, and meaningful environmental action solutions.

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Smiling woman, Olivia Eburne, in a wetsuit with snorkel gear sits on a boat by turquoise water and lush green trees.

Niveah Sun on Educating the Next Generation of Artists

Discover how Niveah Sun ’26 found her path in art education and developed her passion for teaching at MassArt.

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Student Niveah Sun, a smiling woman with wavy hair, sits in an art-filled room wearing layered necklaces and a black top.

A Summer of Making: Alumni Maker Days

From hands-on workshops and evening programming to free MFA admission and new MassArt swag, here are five reasons to return to campus for the inaugural Alumni Maker Days this July.

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Two women smile and talk at a classroom table during Maker Days, with others working in the background.

Putting Heart into Creating: Student Spice Callahan Shares Her Story

MassArt Painting student Spice Callahan ’27 reflects on life experiences, discovering a passion for painting, and the transformative impact of scholarship support.

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A student spice Callahan with curly hair and glasses writes her story in a notebook by a sunlit window.

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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A large, twisted tree with a wide, curving trunk stands in a forest clearing, its earthy texture and painted look reflecting the creative work of a MassArt alumna surrounded by slender trees with sparse leaves.
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