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From MassArt to Manhattan Landmarks: Alumnus Michael Plofker Shares Lessons from His Distinguished Architecture Career

Architect Michael Plofker reflects on historic preservation in New York City, Plaza Hotel restoration, and Lincoln Center/66th Street subway station underground gallery.

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A balcony with a red brick floor overlooks Central Park and the Manhattan skyline at dusk; the city’s lights glow, while large windows reflect warm interior light—an inspiring view for anyone considering an architecture career.

Bringing Glass to Life: Tracy Silva Barbosa’s Journey from New Bedford to MassArt 

MassArt alumna Tracy Silva Barbosa on her journey from New Bedford to becoming a glass artist.

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A woman with dark hair smiles outdoors in front of a colorful glass art elevator tower and a bridge on a sunny day. The sky is clear and blue, echoing the vibrant creativity of Tracy Silva Barbosa, a MassArt alumna.

MassArt Students and Alumni Combine Forces to Tune Into the Science of Sound

MassArt and TERC bring creative installations together with research on soundscapes and learning.

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Five MassArt students and alumni stand side by side in front of a gallery wall displaying pencil sketches and a sign titled “sonicxhibit.” The group appears relaxed, posing for a photo in the well-lit Science of Sound exhibition space.

A Joyful Reunion of Art and Community: MassArt Alumna Nancy Callan at the Fuller Craft Museum

The MassArt community came together this Fall at the public opening of The Clown in Me Loves You at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, featuring the work of Alumna Nancy Callan BFA ‘96 Glass.

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A group of thirteen people pose and smile in front of a blue exhibition wall reading NANCY CALLAN KATHERINE GRAY and CLOWN IN ME LOVES YOU at Fuller Craft Museum, celebrating work by MassArt Alumna Nancy Callan at the art gallery.

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.

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.

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.
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