EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Leah Talatinian
Senior Officer for Marketing and Communications
Eight years ago, MIT launched a novel competition designed to foster arts-focused startups at the Institute. “There were a number of arts prizes awarded at semester’s or year’s end,” says Leila W. Kinney, Executive Director of Arts Initiatives at MIT. … Continued
Teach to Learn wins $15,000 first prize Mark Adams (Sloan School of Management ’19) worked in agriculture in Zambia. Derek Beckvold taught music in a refugee camp outside of Erbil in Iraq. Robert Jordon gave piano lessons to young people … Continued
On April 30, MIT’s yearlong suite of opportunities for student arts entrepreneurs culminated in the sixth annual Creative Arts Competition, a $15,000 prize for the most promising arts-focused startup at the Institute. Eight teams were selected as finalists (from 23 … Continued
On May 1, MIT’s yearlong suite of opportunities for student arts entrepreneurs culminated in the fifth annual Creative Arts Competition, a $15,000 prize for the most promising arts-focused startup at the Institute. Eight teams, comprised of undergraduate and graduate students … Continued
The MIT Arts Scholars Program brings together students who are passionate about exploring the diverse array of arts available at MIT and in the Boston area, and interacting with fellow students, faculty artists and other experts in the art world.
Past activities include trips to New York City, private dinners with arts professionals, behind-the-scenes tours of art exhibitions and workshops with MIT Visiting Artists.
Open to MIT freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, master’s and PhD students, members enjoy:
Additionally, Arts Scholars have access to mentoring from pre-professional and professional artists. With the assistance of the Manager of Student Arts Programs, an Arts Scholars member can request a meeting with an artist in their field of interest. Meetings are arranged with an accompanying visit to either the studio or exhibit in the chosen field. Mentorship opportunities help Arts Scholars members gain a better understanding of the field through discussions and experiences with working artists and experts.
The Arts Scholars program is supported by the Council for the Arts at MIT.
To apply, candidates must:
Please email Shannon Rose McAuliffe if you have interest in joining Arts Scholars!
Established in 1998, the MIT Arts Scholars Program brings together students who are passionate about exploring the diverse array of arts available at MIT and in the Boston area, and interacting with fellow students, faculty artists and other experts in the art world. The program is structured around monthly excursions or workshops, with an expert in the relevant field of art in attendance.
