SPRING 2026
“Art is about looking beyond what’s there. It’s about finding new ways to understand what we think we already know.” — Lorna Simpson
Take Cover Artwork by Robert Tomlinson
ARTIST OPEN HOUSE AND RECEPTION Thursday, January 22, 5:00 P.M. FREE and open to the public. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. EXHIBIT ON VIEW January 22– March 6, M-F 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (EST) Hollister Gallery Books are more than the stories they tell. They reveal something about the people who created them. They document the times and places they come from, becoming a valuable cultural resource. But they are also alive to the reader with various invitations: to be held, to imagine a new world, to establish an ongoing and often intimate dialogue with characters. Adults and children make scribbles and notations inside the books, often innocently illustrating daydreams or immediate frustrations. Take Cover is inspired by the private notations and drawings made by previous, now anonymous book owners.
Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Day Dr. Derron O. Wallace Wednesday, February 11, 5:00 P.M. (EST) Carling-Sorenson Theater FREE. Registration required at babsonarts.org The Babson community remembers, reflects upon, and celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This annual event continues conversations around Dr. King’s vision of justice, equality, and peace in our own community and in the world at large. This year’s theme is The Power, Purpose and Promise of Education with keynote speaker Dr. Derron O. Wallace, Associate Professor of Education Policy and Africana Studies at Brown University. Dr. Wallace is an award-winning sociologist, educational policy analyst and writer, including author of the widely celebrated book, The Culture Trap: Ethnic Expectations and Unequal Schooling for Black Youth (Oxford University Press). He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Education Association Foundation. Dr. Wallace’s research, teaching, and public advocacy focus on the dynamics of, and the solutions to, racial, ethnic and educational inequality, nationally and internationally. Scan the QR code to visit the MLK Legacy Day website for more information.
Global Film: A Real Pain Written and Directed by Jesse Eisenberg Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 P.M. (EST) Carling-Sorenson Theater FREE and open to the public. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. This 2024 comedy-drama stars writer and director Jesse Eisenberg along with Kieran Culkin as mismatched cousins who reunite for a Jewish heritage tour through Poland in honor of their late grandmother. Their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. Post-film discussion will be held immediately following the screening. Co-presented by the Global Film Series and the Arts and Humanities Division.
Film Screening: Bad River Written and Directed by Mary Mazzio Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 P.M. (EST) Carling-Sorenson Theater FREE and open to the public. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. Narrated by Quannah ChasingHorse and AcademyAward nominee, Edward Norton; and produced by Grant Hill and Allison Abner, Bad River is a new documentary chronicling the Wisconsin-based Bad River Band’s fight for sovereignty. The story unfolds through shocking revelations, devastating losses, and a powerful legacy of defiance and resilience, including a David vs. Goliath battle to save Lake Superior, the largest freshwater resource in America. As Bad River Tribal Elder Eldred Corbine declares: “We gotta protect it… die for it, if we have to.” More at badriverfilm.com Award-winning filmmaker Mary Mazzio’s body of work has had deep and sustained impact, moving the needle on important social issues. In addition to being an Olympic athlete, a recovering lawyer, a former college pie-eating champion, and the mother of two children, Mary Mazzio is also Filmmaker-inResidence at Babson College. More at 50eggs.com Post-film discussion will be held immediately following the screening.
Traces: The Shape of Memory Artwork by Carla Goldberg ARTIST OPEN HOUSE AND RECEPTION Thursday, March 26, 5:00 P.M. FREE and open to the public. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. EXHIBIT ON VIEW March 26 – May 17, M-F 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (EST) Hollister Gallery This exhibit explores how time and experience leave their imprint on both the material and emotional landscapes we inhabit. Every surface holds a trace—an echo of presence and passage. In Eulogies, salvaged plexiglass preserves the scars of a shared global moment, transformed through light and reflection. Giant’s Causeway evokes the geological memory of the earth itself, its ancient formations mirroring endurance and change. Ripple Effect captures fleeting personal joy—the playful movement of water and childhood—suspended in resin and luminosity. Together, these works form a meditation on the persistence of memory: how it solidifies, erodes, and reshapes itself over time. Goldberg’s layered, light-responsive materials invite viewers to experience remembrance as both intimate and universal, fluid yet enduring—traces of what once was, now reimagined in form and light. Artist website: www.carlagoldberg.com
Thompson Poet Reading Series: Marcelo Hernandez Castillo Wednesday, March 25, 5:00 P.M. Carling-Sorenson Theater FREE and open to the public. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. Marcelo Hernandez Castillo is the author of Children of the Land: a Memoir; Cenzontle; and Dulce. His work has been longlisted for the California Book Award, the Foreword Indies Prize, and the Lambda Literary Award. He has served as distinguished fellow for the Marshall Project’s Art For Justice initiative and has received the Writing Freedom Fellowship from the Mellon Foundation/ Haymarket Books. He teaches in the MFA program at St. Mary’s College of California. Artist’s Website: marcelohernandezcastillo.com Series made possible in part by the Charles D. and Marjorie J. Thompson Visiting Poet Fund.
Photo by Yolanda Herrejon
LIVE AT THE BLACK BOX Thursday, March 26, 7:00 P.M. Sorenson Black Box FREE and open to the public. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. Live at the Black Box is a night of performances by Babson students where you never know what you’ll get! This club style, almost-open-mic gives student performers an opportunity to stand in the spotlight. Past performances include the Babson Music Collective, Students Against Gravity improv, soloists, and more! Stop in to see your friends perform while you grab a snack, sit back, and watch some great live music. Students interested in applying to perform should contact the BabsonARTS office at babsonarts@ babson.edu for application materials and guidelines. We encourage all performers to apply!
Photo by Kyle Soule
ARTScapades The ARTScapades program is an opportunity for current students, staff, and faculty to attend amazing local professional performances. Sponsored by BabsonARTS, members of the Babson community can purchase substantially discounted tickets to theatre, museums, music, dance and more in the Greater Boston area (transportation to events is not provided). Tickets for students are typically $10 for all events, and Faculty/Staff tickets range from $15-20. For more information, email BabsonARTS@babson.edu
Zara Larsson: Midnight Sun Tour 2026 Saturday, March 28, 7:00 P.M. Citizens House of Blues Boston Swedish hitmaking singer/songwriter Zara Larsson crafts R&B- and club-influenced dance-pop influenced by artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Robyn. Touring her fifth studio album Midnight Sun, she is known for hit singles including “Never Forget You,” “Ruin My Life,” and her feature on “Symphony” with Clean Bandit. Please contact BabsonARTS for ticketing costs and sales timeline for this ARTScapades event.
Save the Date for BabsonARTS Fest Friday, April 3, 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Park Manor Quad FREE and open to the public.
Calling all campus creatives: Join us for our first ever BabsonARTS Fest this Spring on the quad! Featuring preview performances by student groups and interactive stations throughout, this event will be a day of art being displayed, created, and enjoyed by all of Babson campus life. BabsonARTS Fest is a showcase of all art forms including music, dance, film, photography, 2D and 3D visual art, and more! All are welcome to be a part of this event as planners, performers, artists and audiences. For more information or to join the Student Event Committee, reach out to us at BabsonARTS@babson.edu.
Activating Empathy: Human Connection for Entrepreneurial Leaders A Creative Commerce Conversation with Catherine Cote, Founder of Project Empathy Tuesday, March 24, 5:00 P.M. Sorenson Upper Lobby FREE and open to the public. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome.
A key component of emotional intelligence, empathy is a critical factor in leadership success, strong team and company culture, and workplace wellbeing. In this workshop, participants will explore the science behind empathy, why it’s critical for today’s entrepreneurial leaders, and the tools you can use to leverage its power. Through interactive empathy exercises and conversation, participants will leave with actionable takeaways, a new connection, and the confidence to activate empathy in their entrepreneurial journeys. Catherine Cote, founder of Project Empathy, is a Boston-based social impact entrepreneur. She provides resources and workshops to activate empathy in organizations and communities around the world. Catherine holds a BA in Psychology from College of the Holy Cross; a Certificate from the Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society; and a Certificate in Leadership Principles from Harvard Business School Online. More at officialprojectempathy.com
Project Empathy DIRECTED BY PETER HUNT ’89 Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1, 7:00 P.M. Sorenson Black Box FREE. Registration required at babsonarts.org
Entrepreneurial leaders need empathy. Project Empathy is a performance-based initiative that uses storytelling to build understanding across differences. Join us for an evening of storytelling as Babson students share one another’s true, personal stories in the first person. Created by Catherine Cote and directed by Peter Hunt (Babson class of 1989), Project Empathy highlights empathy as both a practice and a creative act, encouraging reflection on how individual perspectives shape community connection. By combining the arts with social engagement, Project Empathy creates a space for dialogue, compassion, and mutual respect, offering audiences and participants alike a meaningful opportunity to experience the power of empathy in action.
Sorenson Arts Scholars Spotlight Friday, April 3, 5:00 P.M. (EST) Carling-Sorenson Theater FREE and open to the public. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome.
This year’s scholars: Luvena Bhutiani, Brigid Kelly, Leah Paragano, Rosie Ruben, Izzy Russo, Ben Yaeger, Jenny Zheng.
The Sorenson Arts Scholarship supports student artists while pursuing their Babson College education. Each scholar focuses on an annual project, starting with their primary medium, to explore their artistic identity and to feed their creative development. The Spotlight features our cohort of seven scholars presenting their project for this year, followed by a reception to meet these talented artists and entrepreneurs. Join this celebration of their ongoing journey. Photo by Nile Hawver from Spotlight 2025
Waterline Reading Series Showcase Tuesday, April 7, 5:00 P.M. Hollister Gallery FREE and open to the public. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. Waterline features a fast-paced hour of literary works from Babson College faculty and staff fiction writers, poets, and essayists. The selection is always intriguing and often includes works in progress not yet in publication. Recently featured authors: Steve Bauer, Xinghua Li, Wes Miller, Mary Pinard, Jenny Rademacher, David Youtz. Co-presented with the Arts and Humanities Division.
Photo by Lisa Neighbors
Babson Music Collective Concert Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 P.M. Carling-Sorenson Theater FREE and open to the public. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. The Babson Music Collective is rooted in the jazz traditions of improvisation and creative expression. The group finds inspiration in a range of musical styles, from pop and afro-beat to classic jazz standards. Drawing on each member’s personal playing style and experiences, the Collective creates unique arrangements for all the music it plays. The Babson Music Collective strives to foster a community of Babson’s many student musicians and listeners. Students interested in joining the Collective should email Band Director Clayton DeWalt at cdewalt@babson.edu
Photo by Kyle Soule
Babson Ceramics Studio Spring Session: January 30 – April 24 The Babson Ceramic Studio is open only to current Babson, Wellesley and Olin students, staff and faculty on a first come, first served registration basis. Registered members have daily access for a studio fee of $100, which covers the cost of clay, glazes, firings, and weekly drop-in tutorials (see below). Registration opens on a tiered basis beginning January 14, 2026, and is open until all available slots are filled. To be added to the notification list for registration dates for future semesters, email babsonceramics@babson.edu.
Introduction to Wheel Throwing A “learn-by-doing” approach to ceramics. By making mugs, bowls, plates, and vases, students will learn about the basics of working with clay, the throwing process, trimming, glazing, pulling handles, and more. Open to all skill levels!
Hand building: Projects in Clay An introduction to clay as an artistic medium. Students will learn the basics of working with clay, building with slabs and coils, glazing, and more. Open to all skill levels!
Visual Arts Workshops Come explore your creativity! Workshops are in-person and open to current Babson, Olin, and Wellesley students, faculty, and staff. Materials and instruction are provided; no prior experience needed. Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to each workshop at babsonarts.org. Workshops fill quickly. If sold out, email babsonarts@babson.edu to inquire about a wait list.
Ceramic Coil Pots Part 1: Thursday, January 29, 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Part 2: Thursday, February 5, 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Ceramics Studio (Trim 221) Coil building, used since 8,000 BCE across cultures from Greece to Sub-Saharan Africa, allows for more complex and larger ceramic forms than other handbuilding techniques. In this two-part workshop, you’ll learn to coil and decorate a small hand-built vase or sculpture using various coiling techniques. In the second session, we will learn how to glaze the pieces to finish them. Note: Coiled pots are more prone to cracking than other ceramic methods. While the studio follows strict procedures to minimize risks, we cannot guarantee pieces won’t crack during firing. Clay is messy – please dress accordingly.
Image Transfer Gelli Printing
Sculpting with VR
Thursday, March 5, 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
Thursday, April 16, 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
2D/3D Studio (Trim 215)
Babson Commons 101
Create colorful, layered monoprints by applying paint, textures, and stencils, then pressing paper onto the gellike surface to capture unique designs. You’ll also learn to incorporate photo transfers into your work, combining personal images with abstract backgrounds to create oneof-a-kind pieces that blend photography with printmaking. We’ll explore different transfer methods and discuss how to build complexity through multiple layers and printing sessions.
Using a VR headset and intuitive sculpting tools, you’ll design a three-dimensional artwork in virtual space. You’ll discover how VR technology removes traditional barriers to sculpture, allowing you to create forms that would be difficult or impossible with conventional materials. Scale, rotate, and refine your piece from every angle in a fully immersive environment.
Bring your own magazine or laser-print photographs with high contrast and clear details, or use materials provided. For best results, choose images that work well in monochrome or with limited colors. Gelli printing can be messy – please dress accordingly.
Once complete, your sculpture will be added to our virtual art gallery. Depending on your design, we will work with you to create a 3D-printed version, connecting the virtual and the tangible. Presented by BabsonARTS, The Weissman Foundry, and Babson-VR
Student Arts Clubs Babson students are well-rounded, and many pursue their creative and artistic talents through student clubs. These are the student-led groups that work most often with BabsonARTS as they perform and create on campus, but there are new groups and more creator events than we can list. Students wishing to learn about all the student clubs and organizations on campus should visit belong.babson.edu.
AMAN AMAN exists to increase awareness surrounding the countries comprising South Asia through the unification of diverse people, culture, and languages. Performance: April 9, 8:00 P.M. @amanbabson
Babson Asian Pacific Student Association BAPSA is an Asian cultural student organization for undergraduates. All students are welcome to find a tightknit community, connect based on Asian heritage, or to simply learn more about various Asian cultures. Check belong. babson for specifics, including details for their Annual Night Market. Performance: February 27, 8:00 P.M.
The Babson Players
CREATE
The Babson Players produce, perform, promote, and create a space for unity in the living arts for members of the Babson community and surrounding public primarily through the production of professional, high-quality theater including plays, musicals, and other theatrical projects. Performances: April 16, 17 and 18, 7:00 P.M.
CREATE aspires to enrich the Babson community by encouraging all Babson students to create. The group is a collective of students who enjoy making things together and regularly host events embracing all forms of artistic mediums and expressions.
@babsonPlayers
@babsonbapsa
Babson Dance Ensemble BDE is the largest student-run organization on campus and produces show-stopping performances each semester that showcase the talented dancers and choreographers of Babson. Performances: April 24 and 25, 8:00 P.M. @babsondanceensemble
Babson On Film Babson on Film provides a space for students to create films, utilize both film and digital photography, and collaborate with other students interested in video making and photography. Find events at belong.babson. @babsononfilm
Babson Rocket Pitches The Babson Rocket Pitches a cappella group is a co-ed group of undergraduate students who share a passion for vocal music and performance. Performance: April 26, 6:00 P.M. @rocketpitches
Babson Sound Babson Sound aspires to nurture a campus ethos centered around creative expression, media interaction, and live performances, all while cultivating a community grounded in the artistry and appreciation of music. Find events throughout the semester on belong. babson. @babson.sound
@createinthestudio
Students Against Gravity SAG specializes in short form improv games and has workshops and shows open to students with all levels of experience. In addition to providing laughter and entertainment, they help students build improv skills and gain confidence in public speaking. Performance times vary but can be seen on belong.babson. @sagbabson
Threads and Friends Threads and Friends aims to create a vibrant and inclusive community for individuals who share a passion for fiber arts. The club’s goal is to foster creativity, skill-sharing, and meaningful connections among members who appreciate the artistry and joy that come from working with threads, fabrics, and related materials. Everyone at every level is welcome, whether a beginning or an expert. @threads.and.friends
The Babson Campus #9 Hollister Hall Gallery Space #27 Glavin Family Chapel #26 Sorenson Center for the Arts Carling-Sorenson Theater Reynolds’ Lawn
#7 Trim Grille Room #7 Sorenson Family Visual Arts Center - at Trim #7 Sorenson Center for the Arts Administrative Office at Trim
#8 Event Parking
BabsonARTS events take place on the picturesque campus of Babson College located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Babson is a recognized leader in entrepreneurial education whose purpose is to empower learners anywhere to create lasting economic and social value for themselves, their communities, and the world. The Sorenson Center for the Arts is located at 19 Babson College Drive. Free parking is available in the Trim Parking Lot, a short walk from the theater. Support for BabsonARTS programs is made possible through the ongoing generosity of Richard W. Sorenson M’68, P’97 ’00, H’23, G’27 and Sandra L. Sorenson P’97 ’00, G’27, Lee J. Belitsky M’93, P’17, Janice A. Belitsky P’17 and Olivia Hanna Belitsky ’17, and donations from alumni and patrons.
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Cover: Photo by Kyle Soule