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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
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Having a Multi-Faceted Design Career: From MassArt to MTV to Disney

Gennifer Leong Alvarado '99 BFA Studio For Interrelated Media (SIM)

From designing for MTV to leading creative at Disney, Gennifer Leong Alvarado’s journey proves the power of fearless creativity.

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Julian Phillips on Historic Architecture and the Power of Interdisciplinary Learning

Julian Phillips '20 M.Arch

Discover how Julian Phillips ’20 M.Arch uses his MassArt education in historic preservation, restoring iconic landmarks and uncovering untold architectural stories.

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An artwork made of colored Acrylic connected by clear acrylic rods by Julian Phillips.

From Laos to Mexico: Student Travel Courses Emphasize Craft and Sustainability

Jenine Shereos & Jennifer Varekamp Program Area Chair, Fibers & Chair, Fashion Design

MassArt students collaborate with global artists and designers on once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.

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A group of people smiling and standing together in a courtyard with lush plants on the walls, enjoying a sunny day. One person holds a dog. Their camaraderie and shared passion for sustainability are evident in their expressions, as if just returning from inspiring student travel courses.

Combining Passion and Purpose: Using Art to Heal

Sherwin Long '13 BFA

At MassArt, Sherwin Long unlocked his ‘inner spirit warrior,’ finding strength and purpose in his creative journey.

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Six raised fists in different skin tones are depicted against a vibrant, collage-style background of newspaper headlines and text. This powerful art piece symbolizes unity and diversity, with purposeful messages of social justice, activism, and the power to heal communities.

Forging Dreams in Glass: Elise Riddell ’26 on Community, Creativity, and the Power of Scholarship Support

Elise Riddell '26 BFA Glass

MassArt 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 Design

MassArt 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

This 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, 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Elka, 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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Toni Elka looking up and to the side.

Yinette Guzman (’08 BFA Architecture), Public Art Advocate and Placemaking Designer

Yinette Guzman '08 BFA, 2024 Common Good Award Recipient

Guzman 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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Yinette Guzman

May Chau (’07 BFA Art Education), Recipient of Frances Euphemia Thompson Award for Excellence in Teaching

May Chau '07 BFA, 2024 Frances Euphemia Thompson Award for Excellence in Teaching Recipient

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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May Chau. Photo by Ryan Sullivan.
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