Profile: Rose Grushkin

Rose Grushkin is a senior in Art Teacher Education.  She plans on graduating in the Fall of 2013.

Hometown:  I was born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Now live in:  Still living in Brockton, commuting every day to Massachusetts College of Art & Design.
Favorite color:  I would have to say my favorite color is gray. I am fascinated by hues and values that it has to offer.
Favorite medium:  My favorite medium is to work in is clay. I love to spin on the wheel and get lost in the moment.
Favorite place:  So far my favorite place would have to be New Hampshire because it has been the place where I have had the best memories.
Favorite animal: My cat, Bugga.
First pet: My first pet was a fat orange cat name Max; my family and I would call him Maxipad.
Interests besides art:  One of my interests that I have is vehicles. Going through junk yards is a wonderland for me. I also like collecting and finding old useless stuff that feels as if it isn’t done yet.
Reason I got into art education:  The honest reason I got into art education is I never wanted to leave the art classroom. I felt as if I always belonged, and art was just my thing. I remember helping my fellow students in my art classes; I always knew I wanted to be an art teacher.
Artistic influences:  I have had the chance to have many artistic teachers that have influenced  me over my education, but the one who started it all for me was Sarah Richards. I was lucky enough to have her in elementary and in high school. (Ms. Richards, thank you!)   [Editor’s note: Sarah Richards is an Art Education alumna.]
Favorite thing to do to relax: One of my favorite things to do is spending time with my family. Also, I like to read for pleasure, as a way to escape to another place and time.
Looking forward to: I am looking forward to being the first woman in my family to graduate from college. I am looking forward to becoming a teacher.
Dream plans:   (My dream plan is to finally own a mac lap top. Ha-ha-ha.)  Seriously, my dream plans are to become a teacher who inspires youth to move forward in their education and to one day own a house that is big enough for my family.

Art Education Students in Engaged Practice Exhibition

Engaged Practice:
Collaboration, Art, Community
Godine Gallery
February 18 – March 1

Closing Reception
February 28, 5-8pm

Several Art Education majors who are engaged in community work through the Center for Art and Community Partnerships have work in this exhibition: Emma Cantrell, Sarah Gay (MAT alumna), Deanna Troy Henry, Meghan Robbins, Darien Stankowski, and Charline Xu.  Both personal work and creative documentation of community collaborations are featured.

Damien Barneschi

Damian Barneschi (BFA 2006, MSAE candidate), art teacher at Lexington High School,  is also a “pizza obsessive” according to an article on the food website Serious EatsHere you can read  an interview with Damian about his childhood pizza memories, his opinions on pizza toppings and best pizza places in the Boston area and beyond, and his own pizza making experiences. Most unusual topping he’s eaten? Clams.  Things that should never go on a pizza? Lobster and caviar.  “I’m totally in the camp with those who believe that the better the pizza is, the fewer toppings it needs to have, ” he says. ” Margheritas with fresh, high quality ingredients are always fantastic.”

Thanks to chef Dan Serig for finding and sending in this online article.