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High school students: we invite you to explore your creativity, gain recognition for your work, and discover CVPA's unique educational opportunities.

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Emerging
Young Artists
Juried Exhibition

Each year, CVPA is proud to host this highly competitive annual high school juried exhibition and recognize the exceptional merit of art students from high school art programs in New England.

College of Visual & Performing Arts at UMass Dartmouth

CVPA programs at UMass Dartmouth

Unleashing artistic potential in a vibrant community

Explore boundless creativity at UMassD's CVPA. Ignite your passion in visual and performing arts. Join us in shaping the future of the arts.

Join a dynamic community of creators and innovators, guided by accomplished faculty and equipped with cutting-edge resources. Elevate your craft and contribute to the future of visual and performing arts.

Equip yourself with essential skills in visual and performing arts, shaping your creative journey.

Meet the artists, designers, and performers of CVPA

Discover the people and projects that define CVPA — feature stories showcasing artistic excellence and creative innovation at UMass Dartmouth.

Feature Stories

Apeksha Prasai '25: Embracing change

"I love how creative our program is. It's this perfect blend of art and technology – we're not only engaging in hands-on work like crafting 3D models and creating perspective drawings, but also mastering technical skills through software like CAD, Sketchup, and Revit. We're not just interior designers, we're also interior architects."

- Apeksha Prasai '25

Apeksha Prasai '25: Embracing change

Junior interior architecture and design major hopes to make home country more accessible

Monika Kristjánsdóttir '25: Making an impact

First-generation international honors student-athlete uses talents and passions to make a difference

Melanie Veilleux '24: Graphic designer

Graphic design student builds professional résumé in on-campus experiences

The Torch

News for students, by students, keeps campus informed

Left to right: Kelsey Ferreira, Cami Boyd-Thomas, and Caro Cuevas pictured in Kyoto, Japan

Three CVPA students spend winter session in Kyoto, Japan

Arts majors study Japanese manga and anime for art history requirement

Showcasing creativity and innovation at CVPA

Explore exhibitions from UMass Dartmouth’s College of Visual & Performing Arts, showcasing the creativity and innovation of our students, faculty, and visiting artists.

Beings of Light, 2025, cameraless silver gelatin print, 20x16 ins.

Exhibitions

Tracing Light; Cameraless Photography by Anne Arden McDonald

January 30 – March 31, 2026 | Opening Reception: Tuesday, February 3, 5–7 PM, Artist Talk 5:30 PM (snow day Feb 4) | Closing Reception: Tuesday, March 31, 5–7 PM

CVPA Galleries