Gene Ritvo, photographer and lover of antique cars, 74 Nov 21, 2009
In 2001, Mr. Ritvo traveled to Cuba with a group from the Massachusetts College of Art. He looked at Cuba s cars, mostly antique American ones. (Boston Globe)
Tsongas scholars honored at State House Nov 17, 2009
It was like a dream come true, said Dorsainvil, a sophomore at Massachusetts College of Art and Design , who spoke at the ceremony. It makes me push myself harder. (Boston Globe)
Bus riders have a love-hate relationship with Number 39 Nov 7, 2009
Every time I am on this bus, I think of how ridiculous it is, said Lindsey Bender, as she rode the bus to Massachusetts College of Art recently. It takes so much more time to get to where you are going. (Boston Globe)
Messages from the natural world Nov 4, 2009
President s Gallery, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Ave., through Nov. 13. 617-879-7333. (Boston Globe)
McFadden exhibit mixes and matches perfectly Oct 22, 2009
Mary McFadden: Goddesses, a knockout exhibition at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, juxtaposes the fashion designer s own creations with textiles and jewelry from her art collection ... MARY MCFADDEN: Goddesses At: Sandra and David Bakalar Gallery, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Ave., through Dec. 5. (Boston Globe)
News from the Jewish Community Center: Sept. 25 online edition Sep 26, 2009
Riskin, whose cartoons have been a newspaper institution, graduated from Massachusetts College of Art with a bachelor of fine arts degree in 1958, with a major in drawing and painting. He opened his own art studio in Boston and worked for decades as a freelance illustrator. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Divine design Sep 20, 2009
Showcasing glorious couture and jewels, the exhibit Mary McFadden: Goddesses opens Tuesday at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. We talk with McFadden. (Boston Globe)
Northeastern Crime Log Sep 17, 2009
The males, ages 17 and 19, are Massachusetts College of Art students and will be reported to their dean. A small amount of marijuana and a pipe were confiscated. (Northeastern News, MA)
Doris Winslow Jorgensen Sep 16, 2009
She graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and then went on to obtain her Master s degree at Boston State College in Elizabethan Literature. She had a lifelong commitment and love of learning and continued educational pursuits, including obtaining an additional Master s degree from Cambridge College in Interdisciplinary studies later in life. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Carter School gets needed roof courtesy of Mass. College of Art architecture class Sep 14, 2009
It was spring of last year when Sam Batchelor, 29, a Boston architect who grew up in Brookline, was hired by the Massachusetts College of Art to run one of its first intensive, graduate courses in architecture ... Massachusetts College of Art donated $15,000. (Boston Globe)
Mayor's ad mocked Sep 13, 2009
Maybe someone at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design can settle this once and for all. -- MICHAEL LEVENSON. (Boston Globe)
Fashionable and ethically correct Sep 10, 2009
In addition to cuffs, neckpieces, pendants, and earrings, Schwartzman, a metalsmith, has a fondness for masks, which she began making as a student at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Among the masks that she s lending to the Fashionably Fair show, the one named Ghost is the most visually stunning, she says. (Boston Globe)
Arts: the week ahead Sep 3, 2009
Stephen D. Paine Gallery, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Ave. 617-879-7333. HISTORIC INTERPRETATION: CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS INTERPRET THE HISTORIC COLLECTION Dozens of artists created works responding to artifacts at the Peabody Historical Society & Museum. (Boston Globe)
North Andover High Achievers Sep 1, 2009
Shynna G. Viteri of North Andover was awarded a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art education and glass from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston during an outdoor ceremony held at the college on May 22. . (North Andover Citizen, MA)
For students moving into dorms, a soggy welcome Aug 30, 2009
Across town, students at Wentworth Institute of Technology and Massachusetts College of Art and Design along Huntington Avenue moved into dorms just blocks from where Kennedy s funeral was celebrated at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Tremont Street. Some paused with their belongings as President Obama s motorcade went past shortly after 1 p.m.. (Boston Globe)
Brookline honors Aug 29, 2009
The following Brookline students graduated May 22, from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. Frank Joseph Criscione, bachelor of fine arts degree in industrial design, with distinction and departmental honors; Traverse Day Robinette, bachelor of fine arts in photography, with distinction; Alejandra Maria Alessio, bachelor of fine arts in painting; Nurit Avni, bachelor of fine arts in graphic design; Michael William Farino, bachelor of fine arts in film/video; Laura Caroline Ross... (Brookline TAB, MA)
L-S seniors receive SCAC scholarships Aug 27, 2009
She will continue her education at the Massachusetts College of Art and is considering a career as a medical illustrator. Drama John Roach, of Sudbury, who appeared in 12 Lincoln-Sudbury-Boston Players productions, won a World Declamation Award, was a member of the L-S Speech & Debate team and acted in drama programs outside of L-S.. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Student news Aug 21, 2009
local Massachusetts College of Art and Design grads. The following Scituate residents graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston on May 22: Danea Marie Barilaro, bachelor of fine arts in industrial design; Erin Helen Feeney, bachelor of fine arts in art education and sculpture; and Francis Joseph Nash, bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Taking a new look at Nightingale-Brown House Aug 19, 2009
Whitakers watercolors Translucent Visions: Frederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker - A Retrospective in Watercolor at the President s Gallery at Massachusetts College of Art and Design offers the work of a pair of 20th-century married artists who became well known in their later lives - after retiring from successful careers in design - as accomplished watercolorists ... At: President s Gallery, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Ave., through Sept. 17. (Boston Globe)
Reading scholars Aug 16, 2009
The following students from Reading graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, during an outdoor ceremony held at the college on Friday, May 22: David Matthew DiAngelis was awarded a bachelor of fine arts in illustration, and Margaret Alice Hennessy was awarded a bachelor of fine arts in photography. The following Reading residents were among 1,240 students from Ithaca College who received degrees during the College's 114th Commencement ceremony held in May 2009. (Reading Advocate, MA)
School achievers -- Aug. 13 edition Aug 15, 2009
Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Ahna Jin Soucy, of Concord, was awarded a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, during an outdoor ceremony held at the college on Friday, May 2. (Concord Journal, MA)
Marlborough's Student Standouts Aug 14, 2009
Anna Kriger of Marlborough was awarded a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art history and painting with Distinction and Departmental Honors from Massachusetts College of Art and Design during commencement ceremonies on May 22. Philip Castonguay of Marlborough graduated June 14 from Union College in Schenectady, NY, with a Bachelor of Science in biology. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Watertown honors Aug 13, 2009
The following Watertown students graduated May 22 from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston: Natasha G. Nese, bachelor of fine arts degree in art education; and Katsiaryna V. Wish, bachelor of fine arts degree in illustration with departmental honors. Daly graduates from UNH. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Catlin receives bachelors degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design Aug 12, 2009
Catlin receives bachelors degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design - Somerville, Massachusetts 02144 - Somerville Journal ... Catlin receives bachelors degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design ... Kylie Elizabeth Catlin of Somerville was awarded a bachelor of fine arts in painting with distinction from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston at a ceremony held at the college May 22, 2009. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Students awarded Corkin scholarships Aug 12, 2009
She will continue her education at the Massachusetts College of Art and is considering a career as a medical illustrator. Ferguson, of Dorchester, has been an active percussionist with the L-S Concert Band, KAMEO Fusion Quintet, Jazz Ensemble, and Select Jazz Combo. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Merrill returns to agrarian roots at Codman Farm Jul 17, 2009
Instead, when it came time for Merrill to choose a direction, he decided to hone his creative talents at art school, attending Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. Merrill said he wound up working in various nearby restaurants during his time at MassArt, and ultimately discovered his true passion was for food. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Lyndon students explore artistic sides at Franklin Park Jul 17, 2009
Fiona Walsh, of the O'Hearn School, looks at the art she made with her father, Bobby Walsh, originally from West Roxbury, at the exhibit "The Art of Landscape" at Massachusetts College of Art & Design ... The program was a partnership between the National Park Service, the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, and Massachusetts College of Art and Design ... At the end of this program, the students artwork was displayed at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in an exhibition, The Art... (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
From overwhelming to energetic Jul 15, 2009
Up now is Human Drift, a scrappy, ambitious show put on by a crew of young artists, most of them recent grads from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Sculptors Rachel Salamone and Christopher Wawrinofsky make dense but effervescent pieces out of everything but the kitchen sink, both physically and philosophically. (Boston Globe)
With their hours cut, some workers struggle to make ends meet Jul 5, 2009
Sarah Mayer, 20, who is entering her junior year at Massachusetts College of Art, has worked at Eddie Bauer in Burlington for four years. The company filed for bankruptcy protection last month, but Mayer saw signs of trouble earlier. (Boston Globe)
Congress honors Somerville High School student Jingni Chens artwork Jul 1, 2009
Somerville resident and incoming Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) freshman, Jingni Chen, a 2009 graduate of Somerville High School, was recently honored as a 2009 Artistic Discovery Contest winner by the U.S. Congress at a special ceremony held at the Capitol. Chen is representing the Eighth Congressional District in Massachusetts, which is held by Congressman Mike Capuano. (Somerville Journal, MA)
See young artists on the rise Jun 26, 2009
Painting, photography, prints, video, and sculpture are represented by students from BU, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Brandeis University, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Rhode Island School of Design, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, and more. Tonight s opening is 6-8 p.m. (through July 26). (Boston Globe)
Playing with toys - and gender Jun 24, 2009
Playing with toys - and gender - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Letter: Support Lesley Universitys plans for Porter Square Jun 20, 2009
For nearly 40 years, I ve lived in Cambridge and have taught design at Boston University, and for 30 of those years at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. A strong presence for the arts on Mass. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Where are they going?: Georgetown High School 2009 College Matriculation Report Jun 19, 2009
Jonathan Allen, Boston College Amanda Arriel, Westfield State College Leila Baghdad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Rae Berube, Bentley University Jonathan Bordonaro, Roger Williams University Haylely Botman, Johnson & Wales University Elyse Brennan, University of Central Florida Shelagh Browne, Hamilton College Nathan Brudnick, Northern Essex Community College Nicholas Bruno, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Kelly Burke, Salve Regina University Joseph Butera, Bryant University Tyler... (Georgetown Record, MA)
Needham Celebrations (June 18) Jun 17, 2009
She received a bachelor s degree from Hartwick College in 2004 and a master s degree from the Massachusetts College of Art in 2007. She is currently employed by Aurora Photos of Portland, Maine. (Needham Tab, MA)
Holbrook Class of 2009 graduates June 6 Jun 4, 2009
Massachusetts Bay Community College, Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Massasoit Community College, Merrimack College, Montserrat College of Art, Mount Ida College, Newbury College, Nichols College, Notre Dame de Namur University, Northeastern University, Pace University, Pepperdine University, Quincy College, Regis College, Salem State College, St. Anselm College, Stonehill College, Suffolk... (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Tewksbury graduate receives academic medal Jun 2, 2009
A native of Zimbabwe who has studied and worked in Britain, Japan, Malaysia, the U.S. and Zimbabwe, Maviyane-Davies is a professor at the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. Until recently, he ran the renowned design studio in Zimbabwe, The Maviyane-Project. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
A change of heart for divorce icon? May 27, 2009
I decided to take up the issue with Irena Roman's Massachusetts College of Art and Design illustration class. Roman's students, who are regulars on a number of social networking sites, agreed that perhaps there are better, more complex graphic icons to mark the end of long-term relationships. (Boston Globe)
Commmencements May 24, 2009
Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt). Friday, 1 p.m., Evans Way Park Speaker: Fashion designer Joseph Abboud and Robert Edsel, founder of Monuments Men Foundation for the Preservation of Art Graduates: 360 Honorary degrees: Abboud; members of the Monuments Men, who helped to protect monuments and other cultural treasures from destruction during World War II.. (Boston Globe)
Lee Mattisen May 20, 2009
She came to Boston to study art at Massachusetts College of Art where she graduated in 1941. At Boston University, she received a master s degree in education in 1943. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Getting away from the computer screen May 18, 2009
Hosted by Studio for Interrelated Media at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Each meeting consists of one or two hourlong presentations, plus questions and comments from the audience. (Boston Globe)
A look at some of fashion's A-students May 7, 2009
Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Hometown: Naples, Fla. (Boston Globe)
Marsom Pratt, 85; had long career as investment banker May 3, 2009
After a lengthy career as an investment banker in Boston, Marsom Pratt donated his pin-striped suits to Goodwill and enrolled at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Mr. Pratt spent his 70s studying photography, filmmaking, sculpture, and painting. (Boston Globe)
Corinne Kamiya, 27 Apr 17, 2009
Sculptor, Massachusetts College of Art and Design. The daughter of a Hawaiian papaya farmer, Kamiya worked in bronze until she organized an exhibit of pieces cast in wax. (Boston Globe)
Phil Jung, 34 Apr 17, 2009
Photographer, Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Jung, who came to Mass Art from a high school teaching gig in New York, drove through local beach communities looking for a subject. (Boston Globe)
Ready for takeoff Apr 17, 2009
Photographer William Wegman attended the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Will any of this year's Master of Fine Arts degree candidates soar to the top. (Boston Globe)
Hugh Devine, cartoonist and designer; at 89 Mar 30, 2009
After being discharged in 1945, Mr. Devine settled in Hingham and began attending Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He never graduated. (Boston Globe)
Architect Jinhee Park earns recognition for her global vision Mar 15, 2009
This was a redesign of the lobby of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, with new walls and seating finished entirely in used seat belts. Seat belts take a thousand years to bio-degrade if you just throw them out, according to the architects. (Boston Globe)
Arts association seeks works for show Mar 12, 2009
A graduate of Massachusetts College of Art, she studied in Florence, where she received a master s degree. Collins has exhibited throughout New England, including the Art Complex Museum and Ellison Center in Duxbury and the Copley Society. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Gang unit investigates college graffiti Mar 1, 2009
The building is in Roxbury, in the Longwood Medical Area near the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. The tags were sprayed in black and metallic-colored paint and were visible on the building last night. (Boston Globe)
Special works from young artists Feb 27, 2009
The exhibition "A Tribute to the Artists of The Harlem Renaissance" may be showing at the Massachusetts College of Art, but the young artists responsible for the works are actually still in high school ... Massachusetts College of Art & Design, South Hall Suite 109, 621 Huntington Ave., Boston. (Boston Globe)
JoAnn Stover, 78; authored children's book on manners Feb 27, 2009
Born in Peterborough, N.H., Ms. Stover moved to Boston to take classes at the New England School of Art and Massachusetts College of Art. She also had additional training at the Art Students League in New York. (Boston Globe)
St. Dunstan's to offer 'Images of Faith' exhibit Feb 26, 2009
Over the years Birch, an entrepreneur and investor, managed to continue his artistic interests in studies at the New England School of Photography and Massachusetts College of Art. Since 2000, he has been part of a small group of like-minded photographers chiefly company CEOs who have until recently traveled each year to a different venue, accompanied by one or two professional photographers as resources. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
R. Crumb on display at Mass. Art Feb 25, 2009
A collection of Crumb's works spanning four decades is currently on view at Massachusetts College of Art. Crumb's work is a monument of the counter-culture movement, a virtual middle-finger pointed at the monotony and conformity of 1950's middle America and in many ways, the formulaic, basic approach being taken to comics up until that point in time. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
What the Heck? Struggling for steak at Wolfgang's Feb 16, 2009
He's the poster artist for a show of young figurative artists, currently running at the Massachusetts College of Art ... He's the poster artist for a show of young figurative artists, currently running at the Massachusetts College of Art. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Obituary: Paul Shea Feb 14, 2009
After returning from World War II, he enrolled in the Massachusetts College of Art, a school his father had graduated from in 1917. With the help of the GI Bill, Mr. Shea graduated in 1950 and began a 34-year teaching career with the Waltham Public Schools. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
''R. Crumb's Underground'' takes a look at the master of mischief Feb 13, 2009
Keep on Truckin''' by Robert Crumb is part of the exhibit ''R. Crumb's Underground'' at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design ... There's a superb example of Crumb's disorienting ironies in "R. Crumb's Underground," a touring survey of Crumb's work now on show in the Stephen D. Paine Gallery at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ... R. CRUMB'S UNDERGROUND At: Stephen D. Paine Gallery, Massachusetts College of Art and Design. (Boston Globe)
At this Portsmouth shop, making chocolate is for lovers Feb 11, 2009
A native of Arlington and graduate of Massachusetts College of Art, Byrne started working summers during high school at the Harbor Candy Shop in Ogunquit, Maine. Later, Carlson, 40, was attending Maine's Colby College and was hired as the summer fudge cook; he returned full-time in the mid 1990s. (Boston Globe)
Schools may be asked to help on housing cap Feb 11, 2009
The requirement in Ross's proposed ordinance that the college turn over to the city the names of students could violate federal privacy law, said Robert Chambers, assistant to the president for community relations at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. He also raised questions about the accuracy of the addresses. (Boston Globe)
