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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.

Pushing Visual Boundaries as an Illustrator

MassArt alumna Abby Ouellette ’19 explores girlhood, nostalgia, and editorial illustration as a bold, boundary-pushing freelance illustrator.

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A young woman with long hair gazes thoughtfully to the side, holding her hands near her face. She has white nail polish, rings, and wears bows on her fingers—an evocative illustration lit with purple and blue hues.

From MassArt to Netflix: A Q&A with Alumnus Dave Schlafman

Studio for Interrelated Media Alumnus, Dave Schlafman, talks about his MassArt experience.

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A man stands at a podium covered in stickers, giving a presentation. Behind him, a screen displays a cartoon avatar and the text: Hello. Im Dave Schlafman—an artist known for his work with MassArt and Netflix.

From South Boston to the Silver Screen: The Art of Filmmaking

Award-winning Cinematographer and MassArt Alumnus, Terrence Hayes, talks about filmmaking as a collaborative art form.

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A man in a short-sleeve shirt holds and looks through a vintage camera outdoors in bright sunlight, capturing a moment of Silver Screen filmmaking; blurred trees and buildings linger in the black-and-white background.

MassArt’s Winning Design Kicks Off FIFA World Cup 26™ Boston

MassArt Illustration students and faculty member and alumnus John Rego’s design selected for the Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Boston Poster.

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Illustrated poster of a harbor city with a soccer ball, a giant lobster tail splashing from the water, and a huge lobster lounging underwater among crates and nets. Text reads “FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™, June 11 - July 19.”.

MassArt Alumni and Friends Gather for Art-Filled Winter Getaway in the Berkshires

MassArt alumni and friends gathered in the Berkshires for an inspiring weekend of art, connection, and discussions on creativity.

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Two men and a dog sit in front of a crowd.

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

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

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