2019: Year in Review

2019 was a year of many accomplishments for our campus community.

Alumna Lillian E. Webster, MFA '16, Featured in Alchemy5 International Enamel Exhibition

Lillian is one of sixty-nine artists from around the world whose work will be shown in this traveling exhibition sponsored by The Enamelist Society.

Heather Kelly Receives the 2019 Art & Civic Engagement Award

A leadership role in creating furniture and lighting offerings for New Bedford’s Wings Court.

Taylor Maroney: MFA candidate

Taylor is a recipient of the $15K Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant.

Lauren Matte wins second place in the IESNA Design Competition

Lauren’s winning project will be on exhibit during the Star Store Campus Open Studios Event April 11th, 2019.

New England Photography Exhibition

Includes UMassD Photo Senior Jess Stephens and Junior David Moriarty

Robert Najlis, MFA '19, receives Fulbright scholarship award

To study Chinese painting and calligraphy at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou.

Faith Connor '16: A career in ceramics

Developed a foundation in CVPA

Karimi awarded Manning Prize

Recognized for excellence in teaching and support of New Bedford revitalization

CVPA curriculum re-envisioned

Preparing students for success in a hyper-connected, visual society

Jacob Moreira '19: marketing & graphic design

Dual major for career versatility

Bhen Alan '19: Fine arts major

Bhen, a CVPA student from the Philippines, discusses how his journey back home has influenced his artistic abilities and provided him with the opportunity to excel beyond his academic studies.