MassArt is a public college of visual and applied art in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the nation's only independent public college of art and design. Founded in 1873, it is one of the nation's oldest art schools, and the first art school to grant a degree. MassArt is headquartered at 621 Huntington Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts.
The institution spans 18 undergraduate and ten graduate degree programs, certificates, continuing education, and post-baccalaureate study. MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines. Its compact campus, located in the heart of Boston's arts district, includes nearly a million square feet of classroom, studio, exhibition, and living spaces. The MassArt Art Museum (MAAM) is a free contemporary art museum which opened in February 2020 on MassArt's campus, previously known as the Bakalar and Paine Galleries.
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Dr. Mary K. Grant is a nationally recognized public higher education leader with 30+ years of experience in the arts, community partnerships, civic engagement, and expanding access to education. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has named MassArt President Mary K. Grant a 2026 Pinnacle Award recipient, celebrating her impactful leadership in arts, education, and community advancement. In January 2026, MassArt received the Carnegie Classification for Extraordinary Commitment to Community Engagement.
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