Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard — Attraction in Boston

Unfortunately, despite applying several times & eagerly hoping to be selected for a ceramics scholarship I was passed over again (for probably the 6th time.) It seems as though Harvard does NOT cater to low-income local parents who grew up in the area & would like to express themselves artistically & try something new. They select the cookie-cutter variety of transplants here for school. Very disappointing that an institution that literally uprooted an entire community of low-income locals offers nothing to them anymore. Whoever is selecting recipients should probably be required to think outside of the box. I won't apply anymore but I'm not the only local who has been trying for years to only be...

I am thrilled to share that I have been accepted, and I can hardly contain my excitement to begin this journey! I truly feel fortunate this time around, and I want to extend my heartfelt wishes to everyone who applied but was not accepted—never lose sight of your dreams. I’ve faced rejection in various aspects of life, yet I kept pushing forward because I believe that everything happens for a reason. When it’s meant to be, it will happen. Thank you, Harvard, for making my dream a reality. I can’t wait to embark on this...

This place is not only a ceramics center, but a venue for community events (like free yoga and farmer's markets) that are paid for on Harvard's dime, as a way of bribing the Allston community into...