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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.

Pushing Visual Boundaries as an Illustrator

Abby Ouellette '19 BFA

MassArt Brings the Creative Process to Teens and Tweens at Public Libraries

Marjee-Anne Levine Assistant Professor, Fine Arts 3D

A free Summer Art Workshop Series at three different libraries came about through a collaboration between MassArt and the state library board, and serves as a pilot for an expanding collaboration.

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Students gathered on the lawn in front of a large brick building.

The Art of Curating an Exhibition

Catherine Lecomte Lecce '23 MFA

At MassArt, MFA students and alumni uncover their unique curatorial styles through hands-on experiences and courses like Curatorial Practice. Catherine LeComte Lecce’s exhibition, Matrescence, explored the profound and often overlooked transformations of motherhood.

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A person with short hair, wearing a black outfit, sits on a stool in a room filled with creativity. Beside them stands a large printer, surrounded by several art pieces taped to the walls. The setting resembles an art studio, hinting at their passion for curating an exhibition.

James McLeod Puts a New Spin on “Venetian Glass”

James McLeod Chair, Fine Arts 3D

How a twist of fate led the Chair of Fine Art 3D to this year’s Venice Biennale—by way of Istanbul, Jerusalem, and Hebron.

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Four people stand smiling in front of an art exhibit featuring a series of abstract paintings by James McLeod on a wall. The paintings showcase various textures, colors, and geometric shapes, adding a new spin to the gallerys ambiance. The group appears to be at an art gallery.

Humankind Versus the Earth at MAAM

Lisa Tung Executive Director, MassArt Art Museum

People have been antagonizing the environment. Now the environment is pushing back — hard. MAAM Executive Director Lisa Tung explains how the museum’s exhibition, Displacement, explores what has become an existential push and pull.

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A projector shines on a hanging backdrop while a circle disk of light illuminates the floor

From First-Gen to Aspiring Art Therapist

Gaby Moreno '25 BFA Painting

Artwork Bound student turned MassArt student Moreno (’25 BFA) aspires to be an art therapist at a hospital for children.

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Gaby Moreno ‘25 BFA Painting, working in her studio.

Overcoming Eurocentrism

Lyssa Palu-ay Vice President, Community and Civic Engagement

Lyssa Palu-Ay (MFA ’01), Dean of JET (Justice, Equity, and Transformation), works to move beyond institutional practices that can unintentionally marginalize BIPOC communities.

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Lyssa Palu-ay poses with Rob "ProBlak" Gibbs and Genaro "GoFive" Ortega.

Marc Holland and the transformative power of a MassArt education

Marc Holland Department Chair, Studio Foundation & '00 BFA

Marc Holland (BFA ’99), director of MassArt’s Studio Foundation Program, says that as a result of a professor’s guidance, he switched gears — and uses that experience to keep front of mind that the best teaching lets students know they can impact the world in unexpected ways.

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MassArt faculty member Marc Holland stands in front of two photographs hung on the wall.

The Painter Who Photographed Rome

Jack Wilson ‘24 BFA Painting

Awed by all he saw in Rome during his semester abroad, Jack Wilson (’24 BFA) captured the marvels of the Eternal City on camera.

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The Colosseum. Photo: Jack Wilson

Housing Coordinator Nathan Sherman helps create a campus environment where students can grow and explore their creativity—and makes the most of it himself

Nathan Sherman Housing Coordinator, Housing and Residence Life

Housing coordinator Nathan Sherman discusses how students’ creativity rubs off on each other (including when it comes to hat-making).

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Nathan Sherman

Cicely Carew on transforming one’s creative passion into a fulfilling career — and maybe sparking a bit of wonder along the way.

Cicely Carew ‘05 BFA Painting

In taking museum-worthy work to public spaces, Cicely Carew ('05 BFA) reminds MassArt students to lead with their hearts.

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A person wearing a colorful floral dress beams with creative passion while standing beside an abstract art installation made of vibrant mesh, fabric, and netting. The background is a mix of purple, blue, and red hues, sparking wonder in a lively and artistic atmosphere.
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