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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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.
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2019: Year in Review
2019 was a year of many accomplishments for our campus community.
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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.
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Heather Kelly Receives the 2019 Art & Civic Engagement Award
A leadership role in creating furniture and lighting offerings for New Bedford’s Wings Court.
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Taylor Maroney: MFA candidate
Taylor is a recipient of the $15K Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant.
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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.
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New England Photography Exhibition
Includes UMassD Photo Senior Jess Stephens and Junior David Moriarty
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Robert Najlis, MFA '19, receives Fulbright scholarship award
To study Chinese painting and calligraphy at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou.
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Faith Connor '16: A career in ceramics
Developed a foundation in CVPA
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Karimi awarded Manning Prize
Recognized for excellence in teaching and support of New Bedford revitalization
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CVPA curriculum re-envisioned
Preparing students for success in a hyper-connected, visual society
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Jacob Moreira '19: marketing & graphic design
Dual major for career versatility