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.

Prof. Jing Wang
Prof. Jing Wang: Blending tradition with innovation

Prof. Jing Wang earned the MacDowell Fellowship, one of the highest awards in the arts.
David Burr: Observation and identity in art

Using various media and formats, David explored different modes of observation and identity.
Carolyn McQillan '15, Graphic Design, internships & graphic designer position at Liberty Mutual
Carolyn McQuillan '15: Internship in graphic design

Carolyn McQuillan worked two summers as a graphic design intern for Liberty Mutual Insurance's Web & Communications team.
Maria Amell '16 paints photo portrait of campus with "Humans of UMass Dartmouth"

Maria Amell began a Facebook page to tell stories through photography and brief profiles.
Robert Greene and his work
Alum Robert Greene Participates in "Artists Lend Support" Exhibition

Lauren Roche
Lauren Roche '15: A passion for art and politics

Lauren Roche completed an internship with Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley's community relations unit.
Brian Fox and Rob Gronkowski
Brian Fox, Illustration BFA 1990, paints Rob Gronkowski

EYA 2015 – Emerging Young Artists 2015 Invitational Exhibition

Work by Kat Cope
Kat Cope, Printmaking MFA 2009, receives fellowship

Great Wall
Study Abroad: Exploring Art in China

CVPA students travelled to Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuzhen this summer.
Dawn Stetzel, Ceramics MFA 2007, awarded an Artist-In-Residency

Anser Shaukat
Anser Shaukat: Fulbright Student Program

Anser Shaukat, MFA Design 2015, participates in Fulbright Millennial Trains Project (MTP)