Join us at MassArt and find your creative voice. Reconnect with past efforts, prepare for advanced study, or jump into creative experimentation with a structured program to guide you. Try the Studio Arts Certificate -- it gives you the freedom to choose the classes that you are drawn to, while providing optional clusters of courses that serve as a guide.
Traditionally, street photography is an established method of documentary investigation made popular in the 20th century by greats such as Eugene Atget and Walker Evans. Following the Second World War, photographers like Robert Frank, Garry Winogrand, and Diane Arbus began to look at photography and the street in very different … Read more
Start Date
09/03
Meeting Day
Saturdays and Thursday, Sep 3, 7-9pm, ZOOM meeting.
End Date
10/24
Faculty
Michael Hintlian
Time
10am–1pm
Credits
0
In this introductory course, students will learn the foundations of drawing, including line, proportion, shape, gesture, blocking, value, mark-making, and space. Students will focus on developing these skills through a variety of in-class and independent assignments that emphasize drawing from observation, iterative invention, and materials exploration. No prior drawing experience … Read more
Start Date
09/03
Meeting Day
Thursdays
End Date
10/15
Faculty
Jason Robert LeClair
Time
6:30pm–9:30pm
Credits
0
This course equips students with practical strategies for selling artwork and engaging audiences in live event settings. We explore effective methods for securing vending opportunities, navigating market logistics, and designing compelling displays. Students learn to optimize customer interactions and build lasting relationships, mastering the art of merchandising for art fairs … Read more
Start Date
09/11
Meeting Day
Fridays
End Date
10/23
Faculty
Sarah Dudek
Time
2pm–6pm
Credits
0
Description: This course provides a foundation in personal finance, covering budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management. It emphasizes strategies specifically for artists and freelancers, including understanding income fluctuations, tax implications of self- employment, and building financial stability in an unpredictable income environment. Students develop practical skills for managing finances effectively … Read more
Start Date
09/11
Meeting Day
Fridays
End Date
10/23
Faculty
Sara Hartmann
Time
2pm–6pm
Credits
0
Begin painting in this exploration of new and traditional directions and techniques. The basis of the course is studio work, primarily working in oil (preferred) or acrylics, and includes the use of models, as well as lectures and demonstrations. Color and composition theory, and the study of form, space, and … Read more
Start Date
10/21
Meeting Day
Wednesdays
End Date
12/09
Faculty
Bridey McGlynn
Time
6:30pm–9:30pm
Credits
0
Drawing is the process of creative thinking and discovery. When you are engaged in the process of transforming materials, you’re also opening new pathways by changing how you see and know as a person and an artist In this class we will explore abstraction and what it can reveal through … Read more
Start Date
10/24
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
12/12
Faculty
Chuck Holtzman
Time
1:30pm–4:30pm
Credits
0
There are a million different ways to accomplish the same thing; every creative person has their own distinct sensibilities that influence how they see and make art. Sensibilities do not change with the tool. In this beginning digital illustration course, students create work using the diverse capabilities of digital software … Read more
Start Date
10/26
Meeting Day
Mondays
End Date
12/07
Faculty
Martello Cesar
Time
6:30pm–9:30pm
Credits
0
Description: This course provides an overview of the business structures, power dynamics, and economic systems shaping the art world. Moving beyond a traditional “professional practice” focus, this course examines the various business models and objectives that drive the industry, including galleries, auction houses, art advisories, art agencies, art fairs, and … Read more
Start Date
10/30
Meeting Day
Fridays
End Date
12/11
Faculty
Mallory Ruymann
Time
2pm–6pm
Credits
0
Trend Driven Design explores how designers use trend research to develop market-relevant creative concepts for consumer products. Students will investigate cultural influences, retail environments, consumer behavior, and emerging design trends, then translate their research into an original project of their choosing. Through presentations, workshops, and hands-on studio assignments, students will learn … Read more
Start Date
10/30
Meeting Day
Fridays
End Date
12/11
Faculty
TBA
Time
2pm–6pm
Credits
0