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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.

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.

Through the MassArt Looking Glass: Nancy Callan Takes Students Down Memory Lane

MassArt alum Nancy Callan returns with Blown Away judge Katherine Gray, showcasing collaborative glassblowing and inspiring students through hands-on demonstration and mentorship.

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A group of about 30 smiling people pose together in an industrial MassArt workshop, surrounded by metal equipment and work tables. Some are standing, some kneeling, and many flash peace signs—a perfect stroll down memory lane.

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.
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