Announcement MassArt’s Graduate Assistantships support students’ interests and professional development beyond graduation.

October 21, 2026 — 1 min read

Lucy Bennett, MassArt MFA Studio Arts 2027

MassArt Graduate programs structure robust assistantship offerings each semester for its graduate student population. The assistantships are paid opportunities that build professional and academic experience while supporting teaching, research, studios, galleries, and administration. Intended to be more than jobs, they provide mentorship and wider connection to the college, outside of a student’s specific grad program.

Current student, Lucy Bennett (MFA Studio Arts ‘27), describes their assistantships as “such an important extension of my MFA experience. Through my teaching assistantships, I’ve been able to work alongside faculty and undergraduate students and see how different artists approach making, problem-solving, and learning.…