Montserrat College of Art Announces Commencement Speakers

BEVERLY - Montserrat College of Art will be holding an in-person, socially distanced commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 on May 21st. It will be a drive-in event at the Danversport Yacht Club, with guests viewing from their safely distanced vehicles. Along with a stage, large screens will be arranged for viewing and an FM transmitter will broadcast audio to car radios. Additionally, the ceremony will be live-streamed so loved ones not in attendance can watch from home.

Students have elected Sydney Gauthier of Albion, Rhode Island to be their student speaker, and Professor Judy Brown as the faculty speaker. The keynote speaker and honorary degree recipient will be Dr. Leslie King Hammond, founder of the Maryland Institute College of Art Center for Race and Culture, as well as the Studio Museum of Harlem. President Kurt T. Steinberg, Dean of Academic Affairs Brian Pellinen, and Montserrat Board Chair Kent Wosepka will also make remarks.

All participants will be required to wear a mask except when speaking. Students will walk on stage one at a time, and be awarded their diploma and greeted by President Kurt. Each student may remove their mask for a photograph with their diploma. A video of the entire event will be posted on our website and a link will be sent to members of the graduating class afterward.

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Montserrat College of Art is a private, residential college of visual art educating the designers, artists, entrepreneurs for a rapidly changing world that requires creative solutions to new challenges. At the intersection of art, design and technology, the college offers three international programs, 12 concentrations and a required internship program. Montserrat alumni are employed by some of the country's biggest brands including Disney, Puma, Hasbro and more. Students earn the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and develop their skills for success in today's growing creative economy. The college also offers year-round classes for youth, teens and adults through its Continuing Education Division, and has four public galleries offering year-round, free, exhibitions and lectures. Montserrat is "Where Creativity Works." www.montserrat.edu