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

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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Glassblowing isn’t a very solo career path, so having a community at MassArt is setting us up for success… we’re sharing ideas, sharing resources, sharing techniques. Elise Riddell BFA ’26

The scholarship support Elise receives from generous donors not only allows her to pay tuition and purchase supplies, but it also supports her emotionally and professionally—knowing that her art holds as much worth to others as it does to herself.

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Support Food Security and Student Success at MassArt

Emily Blair, Sculpture and History of Art ‘26, found her creative home at MassArt, where the facilities are unlike anywhere else.

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A smiling person with short dark hair, wearing a black tank top, necklaces, and a wide belt, stands in a well-lit MassArt studio. Art supplies and tools are visible around the room. MASSART GIVING TUESDAY and student success are highlighted in the top right corner.

Making Loving Art: MassArt Student Natalie Morris Shares Her Story

MassArt illustration student Natalie Morris (BFA ’26) shares how scholarships are helping her pursue her dream of becoming a professional artist.

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Natalie Morris, a MassArt student, smiles in an art-filled workspace. With curly hair, hoop earrings, and tattoos of a spiderweb and skull with a bow, her student story shines. MassArt Giving Tuesday is in the corner.
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