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CVPA program is one of three recognized nationwide
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"Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation" will run May 11 to June 23 at the Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA
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Highlights of an extraordinary academic year
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Universal Design Symposium event focused on accessibility and universal design
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Anna Foro and Connor Chan to exhibit in RITES OF PASSAGE Emerging Artists Exhibition
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Join us Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 6:30pm for LIGHT + FASHION, a night of fashion on the runway in the MacLean Campus Center Main Auditorium followed by a Festival of Lights and Interaction Festival!
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CVPA Campus Gallery
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Lecture: 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 16th, 2024
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Made from 30,000 collected, non-recyclable plastic bottles + recyclable materials
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Artist Lecture on Wednesday, April 10th at 3 pm