Topic
Council for the Arts at MIT
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Art connects a community in quarantine
Tunnel66 reimagines The Borderline Mural Project, providing a virtual space where students can create art together, even while physically apart.
May 13, 2020 -
Singing for joy and service
After surgery to correct childhood hearing loss, Swarna Jeewajee discovered a desire to be a physician-scientist, and a love of a cappella music.
February 2, 2020 -
Council for the Arts at MIT welcomes Andrea Volpe as new director
The council has funded arts programs at MIT for 47 years.
September 3, 2019 -
Uncovering art under MIT
Collaborative student mural project beautifies Institute tunnels.
June 25, 2017 -
Council for the Arts at MIT welcomes Rachel Bennett as its new director
The Council has funded arts programs at MIT for 44 years.
September 6, 2016 -
Experiencing underwater worlds, virtually
"Amphibian" SCUBA simulator advances the field of virtual reality while exploring the relationship between diving and disability.
April 11, 2016 -
The Council for the Arts at MIT announces new leadership roles
Rick Stone ’76 will serve as chair, Karen Arenson ’70 as vice chair
June 16, 2015 -
Catherine “Kay” Stratton, wife of MIT’s 11th president, dies at 100
Dedication to the arts and a vibrant campus shaped decades of contributions to the Institute.
September 16, 2014 -
Olafur Eliasson at MIT for 2014 Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT
Award includes artist residency, public events, $100,000 prize and gala
February 14, 2014