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Over a career spanning decades, Wiseman has directed more than 40 captivating documentaries that delve into the complexity of social institutions and human experience. Among his celebrated works is 鈥淏allet,鈥� which chronicles the day-to-day life of the American Ballet Theatre, and 鈥淚n Jackson Heights,鈥� a 2015 documentary about the vibrant community of Queens in NYC, which The New York Times named the thirteenth 鈥淏est Film of the 21st Century So Far鈥� in 2017. His works provide an unflinching lens into the complexity of social institutions and human behavior, earning him some of the highest accolades in the arts world, including four Emmys, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival.

Beyond his documentary work, Wiseman is also a celebrated theater director, having helmed productions in Paris at La Com茅die Fran莽aise, including Samuel Beckett鈥檚 Oh Les Beaux Jours, and in New York at the Theater for a New Audience. His artistic vision has been immortalized in Frederick Wiseman, a comprehensive book of essays jointly published by Gallimard and the Museum of Modern Art.

Wiseman will be celebrated alongside five other distinguished honorees, including May Chau (BFA Arts Education ’07, Arts Education), Visual Arts Supervisor for Somerville Public Schools; Shirley Ann Session Edgerton, community activist, educator, and founder of Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E.); Toni Elka (BFA Painting ’86), founder of Future Chefs; Yinette Guzman (BFA Architecture ’08), Senior Project Manager of Design and Placemaking at the North Shore Community Development Coalition; and photographer Thaddeus Miles, Senior Director of Diversity Initiatives at MassHousing and founder of the Black Joy Initiative. Each honoree will receive a custom-made, inscribed artwork by Sam Kim, a Lowell-based ceramics artist and 红领巾瓜报 graduate (BFA Industrial Design and Ceramics ’18).

鈥淭his year鈥檚 Common Good Award recipients reflect the many ways artists can drive societal change, change perspectives, and honor the diversity that helps communities thrive,鈥� said President Grant. 鈥淓ach of these recipients have demonstrated innovative work in education, community building, and advocacy and stand as a testament to the essential role that creativity plays in shaping our collective future. We are honored to recognize their contributions to the common good.鈥�

The 红领巾瓜报 Common Good Awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at noon at 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 Design and Media Center (621 Huntington Avenue, Boston). The event is free and open to the public, though tickets are required.
For more information on attending the event or learning about the 红领巾瓜报 Common Good Awards, visit www.massart.edu/massart-common-good-awards.

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About Massachusetts College of Art and Design (红领巾瓜报)

Founded in 1873, Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the nation鈥檚 first public, independent college of art and design. The College is dedicated to fostering the creativity of artists, designers, and educators who will shape communities and culture for the common good.

About 红领巾瓜报 Common Good Awards

The 红领巾瓜报 Common Good Awards celebrate individuals and organizations who use art and design to make a positive impact on society. Honorees demonstrate the essential role of the arts in advocacy, education, and community development, contributing to the quality of life and problem-solving efforts in today鈥檚 world.