Massachusetts College of Art and Design Alumni

05/27/2026

"Design is not what we make. Design is what we make possible." A year after giving the commencement address at MassArt, alum and Honorary Degree recipient Brian Collins shares his thoughts with readers of The Drum on "why imagination, peripheral vision and creative resolve matter more than ever."

A year after Brian Collins delivered the commencement address at his alma mater, MassArt, the Collins founder reflects on why imagination, peripheral vision and creative resolve matter more than ever.

05/23/2026

05/07/2026

Equinox, the New Bedford pedestrian bridge created by MassArt alum Tracy Silva Barbosa has been named a Platinum winner at the International Architecture and Design Awards 2026. Congratulations to Tracy and team! https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/entertainment/2026/05/07/new-bedford-pedestrian-bridge-wins-international-architecture-award/89960521007/

05/04/2026

03/28/2026

Applications due this Sunday 3/29: 2026 Call for MassArt Alumni Leadership Council Directors

The MassArt Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) is currently recruiting new members to join our active council of volunteers in celebrating, connecting, and supporting fellow alumni.

Ideal candidates are passionate about MassArt and working collaboratively and creatively to help alumni stay connected with the college and each other.

We are enthusiastically committed to representing the 22,000 body of alumni who make up the MassArt Alumni Association. Previous advisory board experience is helpful, but not necessary.

Interested candidates should complete all sections of the
nomination form and attach the following documents: letter of interest, resume, brief bio statement, and references. MassArt alumni are also encouraged to nominate fellow alumni as candidates for the ALC.

Deadline for nominations: March 29, 2026. More info: https://lnkd.in/egM8QtHD

Apply now: https://massart.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9B0JzUJ2nNZbF7E

Questions? Contact Darlene Gillan, Alumni Relations Director, at [email protected] or 617-879-7050.

01/28/2026

Have you dreamed of attending a summer making session at Haystack? There’s still time to apply for the Harris Barron Alumni Fellowship to Haystack Mountain School of Craft. Deadline this Friday (1/30) to be considered for this fellowship.

Upcoming deadline this Friday (1/30): The Harris Barron Alumni Fellowship awards one MassArt alum a fully-funded opportunity to attend a summer session at Haystack, covering tuition, dormitory housing, meals, and up to $500 in travel support. All MassArt alumni are encouraged to apply!

Established by MassArt alumna and former faculty member, Ros Barron BFA ’54 Ceramics and Painting, in honor of her late husband, longtime collaborator, and founder of MassArt’s SIM Department, Harris Barron BFA ’54 Ceramics, the fellowship recognizes an alum “whose work best embodies Harris Barron’s spirit.”

This fellowship is a partnership between MassArt and the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts.

Apply now: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/summer-workshops-details -how-to-apply

12/07/2025

We’re proud to share that MassArt President Mary K. Grant has been named a 2026 Pinnacle Award honoree for Achievement in Arts & Education by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious recognition highlights her leadership in public higher education, her commitment to creativity and learning, and her dedication to empowering students and communities.

Congratulations to President Grant and to all of this year’s honorees!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/48Drzrh/