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.

Jennifer Ling Datchuk
Jennifer Ling Datchuk Awarded $50,000 Artist Fellowship

Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Ceramics alumna of UMass Dartmouth, awarded a 2020 United States Artists Fellowship in Craft.
Campus at Night
2019: Year in Review

2019 was a year of many accomplishments for our campus community.
Lillian E. Webster, And what I dreamed..., sterling silver and enamel necklace, detail.
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.
Art & Civic Engagement Award announcement banner
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 painting
Taylor Maroney: MFA candidate

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

Lauren Matte Light
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.
Jess Stephens, Commuters
New England Photography Exhibition

Includes UMassD Photo Senior Jess Stephens and Junior David Moriarty
Robert Najlis in front of my painting: Cascading Lines of Sympathetic Vibrations, Home in a Home
Robert Najlis, MFA '19, receives Fulbright scholarship award

To study Chinese painting and calligraphy at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou.
Ceramics by Faith Connor '16
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
Christopher Rogers - CVPA - STYLEWEEK Northeast - thumbmail image
CVPA curriculum re-envisioned

Preparing students for success in a hyper-connected, visual society
Jacob Moreira '19 - Corsairs Soccer - Corsair Rep
Jacob Moreira '19: marketing & graphic design

Dual major for career versatility