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Combining Passion and Purpose: Using Art to Heal
Sherwin Long '13 BFA
Combining Passion and Purpose: Using Art to Heal
Sherwin Long '13 BFAAt MassArt, Sherwin Long unlocked his ‘inner spirit warrior,’ finding strength and purpose in his creative journey.
View story Acclaimed Filmmaker and Theater Director Frederick Wiseman to be Honored with 2024 MassArt Common Good Award
Frederick Wiseman Documentary FilmmakerWiseman, an acclaimed filmmaker with 44 documentaries to his name, captures the human experience through the lens of social institutions. His work has received four Emmys and the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival, along with an Academy Honorary Award in 2016.
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Forging Dreams in Glass: Elise Riddell ’26 on Community, Creativity, and the Power of Scholarship Support
Elise Riddell '26 BFA GlassMassArt Glass student Elise Riddell shares her MassArt story, her dreams for her career as a glassblower, and how scholarship support makes that possible.
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Designing Her Future: How Scholarship Support Fuels Rachel Buckley’s Entrepreneurial Dreams
Rachel Buckley '25 BFA Industrial DesignMassArt Industrial Design student Rachel Buckley shares her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and how scholarship support empowers her as a nontraditional student.
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Ceramicist & Alum Sam Kim Creates One-of-a-Kind Awards for MassArt’s 2024 Common Good Award Honorees
Sam Kim '18 BFA Industrial Design & CeramicsThis year's MassArt Common Good Awards Honorees will receive custom, inscribed ceramic awards by Sam Kim, a MassArt alum transforming slipcasting into unique artistry.
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Toni Elka (BFA Painting ’86), Founder of Future Chefs
Toni Elka ’86 BFA Painting Award Recipient: Distinguished Alumni AwardElka, founder of Future Chefs, has made a profound impact on youth development through culinary arts in Boston. Her nonprofit provides life skills, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to prepare young people for success. Elka’s leadership has been nationally recognized for empowering youth and fostering social change.
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Yinette Guzman (’08 BFA Architecture), Public Art Advocate and Placemaking Designer
Yinette Guzman ’08 BFA Architecture Senior Project Manager, North Shore Community Development CoalitionGuzman is celebrated for her leadership in curating the Punto Urban Art Museum (PUAM) in Salem, MA. Her efforts in transforming underserved communities through public art reflect her commitment to inclusivity, creative placemaking, and cultural preservation.
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May Chau (’07 BFA Art Education), Recipient of Frances Euphemia Thompson Award for Excellence in Teaching
Chau, Visual Arts Supervisor for Somerville Public Schools, is honored for her commitment to cultivating a collaborative arts education environment. Her teaching encourages creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning in one of the state’s most diverse school systems, continuing MassArt’s legacy of training transformative arts educators.
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Thaddeus Miles, Lowell Photographer and Social Justice Advocate
Thaddeus Miles Senior Director of Diversity Initiatives, MassHousingMiles, founder of the Black Joy Initiative, is recognized for his efforts to promote equity through art and culture. His initiatives, including Black Joy Day and youth-authored publications, highlight his commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and fostering joy and resilience.
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Shirley Ann Session Edgerton, Founder of Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E.)
Shirley Ann Session Edgerton Community Activist and Founder of R.O.P.E.Edgerton’s work with the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E.) uplifts young women of color by promoting self-sufficiency and global citizenship. Her dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion has earned her widespread recognition, including honorary degrees.
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