MassArt

MassArt, the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, is the nation’s only independent public college of art and design, and its Boston campus doubles as a venue. The college offers distinctive, creative spaces for conferences, workshops, exhibitions, performances and special events. Its experienced Conference and Event Services team provides end-to-end planning support, with the aim of a seamless, high-quality experience for each event booked on campus.

As a college, MassArt describes itself as a community of creative leaders working toward the common good, with programs that tie art and design to real-world careers. The campus is busy with public programming, including fine arts lectures, creative writing readings and exhibitions at the MassArt Art Museum, known as MAAM, which shows work by internationally recognized artists. The college also runs youth programs, professional and continuing education classes and the MassArt Auction.

What to Know

• MassArt Night Market brings local art, live demonstrations and creative entrepreneurs to Downtown Crossing.
• Prospective students can take in-person campus tours led by current students or a guided virtual tour.
• The college presents the MassArt Common Good Awards honoring artists, educators and creative leaders.
• MassArt hosts Boston National Portfolio Day and On the Spot Admissions events.