College of Visual & Performing Arts Feature Stories
At the UMass Dartmouth College of Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA), we celebrate the creativity and achievements of our students and faculty. Explore inspiring stories about innovative projects, artistic expression, and global experiences. Discover how CVPA nurtures talent and prepares students for successful careers in the arts.
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Heather Kelly '21 makes Metropolis Magazine's Top 100
The recent grad talks about her experience as a transfer student, the success of the CVPA’s flourishing Interior Architecture + Design Program, & making Metropolis Magazine’s list of “Top 100 Design Students in North America.”
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Sung Ji Lee '21: Finding a home away from home
Inspired to reignite her career after moving to the US from South Korea, Sung finds the ideal balance between managing family life, pursuing an MFA, & promoting her career as a textile artist.
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Valleri Rami '21: Art & leadership
Artist Valleri Rami talks about the CVPA’s rigorous MFA program & developing her confidence through leadership roles.
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James Tooker '21: Exploring color spectrum
An awe-inspiring glimpse of nature led James to create "Interspectral," a CVPA senior capstone project in which audiences of all ages can interactively explore the color spectrum.
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Caroline Gresh
Art + Design: Interior Architecture + Design
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Growth Exhibition
Sculpture Program Window Installations at the Star Store Campus
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Hannah Gadbois '16: The value of faculty mentorship
Hannah, who earned her degree in Art History, talks about CVPA’s supportive community of professors, academic excellence, and career preparation.
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Kate Thornhill ’10: Alumni spotlight
Kate talks about the career benefits of pursuing her BA in art history & BFA in Photography at the CVPA.
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Danielle O'Malley: Sink or Swim
MFA candidate Danielle O'Malley's solo exhibition, Sink or Swim, will be at Boston Sculptors LaunchPad Gallery November 18, 2020 - January 10, 2021
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Eden McKenna-Bateman '23: Art history major
Eden has been accepted into the RISD Museum Guild program.
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Jordan Blankenship
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Artisanry: Ceramics
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Touch Exhibition
Woven Imagery class Spring 2020