Students work in a collaborative studio environment with a faculty of practicing artists and premier facilities in the heart of Boston. Left: Barbara Ishikura (MassArt MFA 2D), “Kelly’s Peacock” (2022 ...

Helen Zhang was the last of the nominees that the fine arts judges saw at the end of a long day. But they weren’t too tired to lean into her work. And when it came time to pick the Artist of the Year, ...