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Born of a pioneering spirit, Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the nation’s first independent public college of art and design—and the first art school to grant a degree.

10/28/2026

Join an extraordinary group of voices at MassArt for a timely conversation exploring art, visual culture, and universal rights.

Hear from internationally recognized artist Banu Cennetoğlu, Harvard University professor and award-winning author Sarah Lewis, and Barr Foundation President & CEO Ali Noorani, in conversation with MassArt President Mary K Grant, PhD, about the ideals, images, and institutions that shape our understanding of contemporary life. Stay after the panel to explore the current exhibitions at the MassArt Art Museum (MAAM).

📅 Wednesday, November 4 | 6:30pm at MassArt

🔗 Learn more and register for free: maam.massart.edu/event/universal-rights-dialogue

10/28/2026

Connect with fellow creatives, exchange ideas, and discover exciting possibilities within the MassArt alumni community. Join us for the monthly Virtual Alumni Networking October Event on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 12 pm EST!

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/massart-alumni-virtual-networking-october-event-tickets-2002212648931?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

10/26/2026

On Saturday, November 7, MassArt will host its first-ever creative entrepreneurship conference, bringing together artists and creatives to share ideas, build connections, and grow their practices and businesses.

Collective Works: Creative Entrepreneurship Summit will bring 30+ working creative entrepreneurs across art, design, music, and media to campus for a day of panels, conversations, and networking. The program includes a morning keynote by Marquis Victor of Elevated Thought and is presented in collaboration with Mass Cultural Council and ProArts Consortium.

Register to join us! https://bit.ly/4jIr9qJ

Photo by Mike Ritter.

10/23/2026

Come see what we are all about! Join us at one of our upcoming undergraduate open houses. Explore campus with current students, meet with our admissions team, and get application portfolio feedback! Register now: https://bit.ly/4eR4KUO

10/21/2026

“Cartoons help us look closely; they explore universal truths, turn conventions on their heads, and help us see our common humanity,” says cartoonist and filmmaker Liza Donnelly.

Join MassArt for a special screening of "Women Laughing," a documentary by Liza Donnelly and Kathleen Hughes celebrating 100 years of creative contributions by women cartoonists at The New Yorker and the power of illustration and humor to reflect our changing world.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with Donnelly, New Yorker cartoonist Amy Hwang, and MassArt Illustration Chair Lisa Kennedy, moderated by MassArt President Mary K. Grant.

📅 Monday, October 26 at 7 pm
📍 MassArt’s Tower Auditorium
🎟️ Free and open to the public!

Register via Eventbrite to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4dR2IDO

10/20/2026

Get a sneak peek of the 2026 MassArt Alumni Biennial Exhibition as it comes to life in the Doran Gallery!

We're putting the finishing touches on the show, and we can't wait to share it with you! Be sure to join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, October 22, from 6-8pm to celebrate the incredible creativity of our alumni artists.

A huge thank-you to Darci Hanna for curating the show and to the installation crew from Clark Fine Art Services for bringing it all together with such care and efficiency. RSVP for the reception at: https://bit.ly/4dQaLAQ

10/16/2026

📣 MassArt students, it's your turn...
The 2027 MassArt Auction Student Call for Art is officially Open!

Showcase your creativity and be part of MassArt's largest annual fundraiser supporting student success! Open to all undergraduate and graduate students, it's free and easy to apply. Submit up to three artworks in any medium for consideration before November 15, 2026. We can't wait to see what you've been creating! Submit your work: https://bit.ly/4BgJOAu

✉️ Email [email protected] for more information on our virtual information session, which will be held on Thursday, October 22, at 11 am.

Featured artwork: Callie Ware ‘26, “Teru-San,” 2025. Courtesy of the artist. Banner design by Michaelann Ferro ‘21.

10/14/2026

Get to know MassArt Architecture student Veronica Oung! 📐 🏙️ 🏗️

Veronica takes us inside a recent residential design project exploring the relationship between public and private spaces, shares how the MassArt community influences her work, and what she envisions for her future career path.

Learn more about our undergraduate Architecture program: https://massart.edu/program/architecture/

10/13/2026

“Barbara BAG” (2010) by Ellie Brown, BFA ’97 Photography, is among the many works by our creative alumni community featured in the upcoming 8th MassArt Biennial Alumni Exhibition, "Faces of Us."

Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, October 22, from 6–8 pm in MassArt’s Doran Gallery! RSVP: https://bit.ly/4e6S23W

10/10/2026

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of an art auction? 🎨✨🔎

Our Auction Committee has been out and about visiting artists' studios, getting a firsthand look at their creative spaces, processes, and artwork! These visits are a wonderful reminder of the creativity and talent within our artist community.

Feeling inspired? There's still time to be part of this year's auction!
⏰ The 2027 MassArt Auction General Call for Art officially closes tomorrow, Sunday, October 11! Don't miss your chance to submit your work for consideration. Submit today: https://bit.ly/4dnEe4O

Pictured Above:
Ian Kennelly '94 at and Hilde-Kari Guttormsen '15, and John Thompson M'05 . Photos by the MassArt Auction Team.

Address

621 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
02115

Telephone

+16178797000

Website

http://massart.edu/

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