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A young woman with long hair gazes thoughtfully to the side, holding her hands near her face. She has white nail polish, rings, and wears bows on her fingers—an evocative illustration lit with purple and blue hues.

Pushing Visual Boundaries as an Illustrator

Abby Ouellette '19 BFA

Cedric Douglas’s Majestic ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ Journey

Cedric Douglas ‘11 BFA

Cedric Douglas (’11 BFA), the first person in his family to attend college, celebrates Black Excellence with a new mural on MAAM’s facade.

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Photo of Cedric Douglas in front of a colorful mural

Filmmaker, photographer, and community artist and educator Mel Tiang on resourcefulness, doing it all, and embracing the winding road.

Mel Taing ‘16 BFA

Mel Taing (BFA ’16) returns to her ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ roots by making a film about a new library in Boston’s Chinatown, which hasn’t had a permanent branch since 1956.

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A filmmaker with long dark hair sits on a wooden chair, resting their chin on their hand. They wear a dark jacket and uniquely shaped earrings. The background is a soft blend of purple hues, creating a calm, artistic atmosphere.

Artist, ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ trustee, and innovation consultant Kelly Sherman wields her creativity and curiosity to find the next big idea in organizational strategy.

Kelly Sherman '02 BFA

Kelly Sherman (’02 BFA), says ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ schooled her not just in creativity but also in problem solving, discipline, and strategy.

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A person with wavy blonde hair is smiling at the camera, embodying creativity. They are wearing a white collared shirt, standing against a backdrop of colorful abstract art pieces on the wall.

Nonprofit executive Julie Wake envisions a world where artists have a seat – and a role to play – at every table.

Julie Wake ‘07 BFA Architecture

Julie Wake (’07 BFA) never expected to go to college after having been in the workforce for several years. Her ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ education gave her an opportunity to advocate for artists in a big way.

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Julie Wake, a nonprofit executive with wavy blonde hair, stands confidently with her arms crossed. Dressed in a beige sweater, black scarf, and smartwatch, she smiles softly against a blurred indoor background, radiating an approachable yet professional aura.

2023-2024 Student Government Association President Heily Rivas shares how creativity, exploration, (and fabric scraps!) can empower students to change the world

Heily Rivas ‘24 BFA

How recent alumna and past president of the SGA Heily Rivas (’24 BFA), makes creating environmentally-friendly clothing a community effort.

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A student stands at a podium smiling

Painting the Town Red — and Blue and Green and Orange and …

Silvia López Chavez BFA Illustration

2023 Alumni Award Honoree Silvia López Chavez spreads joy and community connectivity — and color — with her murals throughout Boston’s suburbs and beyond.

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A person with curly hair, wearing a brown leather jacket and polka dot scarf, gestures expressively while standing in front of a vibrant mural. The mural, part of the Painting the Town series, bursts with blue and red abstract shapes.
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