BABSONARTS AY 2025-2026 BabsonARTS enriches the student experience through a diverse portfolio of artistic and cultural programs that connect creativity and business, inspire curiosity, and encourage lifelong learning. Across disciplines, these experiences fostered meaningful connections, broadened perspectives, and strengthened community.
VISUAL & LITERARY ARTS
THEATRE & DANCE
MUSIC, FILM & CONVOS Ay26 highlights include a partnership with the Ukrainian Cultural Initiative featuring a gallery exhibit, artist discussions, and a hands-on pysanka workshop; filmmaker-in-residence Mary Mazzio's film screenings and conversations on the entertainment industry; and student productions that welcomed more than 3,500 audience members to celebrate student creativity and artistic expression.
ATTENDANCE ~5,000 audience members attended creative programming in our theater: exposure promoting the collective artistry of our students & community
SOLD OU T!
Our campus craves a creative outlet: Visual Arts workshops hosted 80+ participants, and the Ceramics Studio consistently sold out each semester.
PROJECT EMPATHY Entrepreneurs need empathy, and the performance-based initiative Project Empathy allowed five student storytellers to step into one another’s shoes. Under the direction of Babson alum Peter Hunt ‘89, Project Empathy promoted inclusivity, entrepreneurial thinking, and an unparalleled experience in human connection.
STUDENT ARTS GRANTS This year we awarded over $3,700 to support artistic projects for students who applied for our Student Arts Grant. These projects included small business projects, music lessons, painting, and ceramics.
BABSON ARTS FEST 2026 This year, in collaboration with CREATE and many other campus partners, we held the inagural BabsonARTS Fest in Knight Auditorium. Over 200 attendees joined us for an afternoon of student performances, a diverse selection of tables run by student and staff organizations, and artistic expression. We were the receipients of the Best of Babson Event of the Year award for this exciting new project, and look forward to continuing the tradition in 2027.