Andrew Fish

Andrew Fish is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Illustration and Visiting Lecturer in Painting and Fine Arts 2D at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), a public art school in Boston, MA. He is actively engaged in the academic and artistic community, contributing to visual arts education and contemporary art practice.

Education:

• MFA, Goddard College, Plainfield, VT
• School of Visual Arts, New York, NY

His creative practice spans illustration, painting, and narrative visual art, often exploring themes of memory, identity, and emotional space. Exhibitions have been held nationally, including at the Childs Gallery (Boston), Flux Factory (New York), and the French Cultural Center (Boston). His work has been featured in publications such as Oxford American, Boston Globe, and JOURny Magazine.

Andrew Fish has received numerous awards and honors, including:

• Massachusetts Cultural Council finalist award in Painting
• MARS Artists Residency Fellowship
• Assets For Artists, Mass MoCA Residency Fellowship
• Somerville Arts Council Artist Grant
• New York Studio School Summer Scholarship Award
• The League Residency at Vyt, Distinguished Artist Scholarship
• Finalist – Blanche E Colman Award
• CAC Woodside Artist Merit Award
• Curator’s Choice Award, Color at BWAC, Brooklyn, NY

He has previously taught at Lesley College of Art and Design, Brandeis University, Babson College, and the Governors Institute on the Arts. Though no formal graduate students are listed, his teaching roles imply mentorship and academic advising. He maintains an active studio practice and professional presence through his website and social media.

Andrew Fish is affiliated with the following labs, teams, or artist collectives:

• Musa Collective (Allston, MA)
• Spaceus (Boston, MA)
• Flux Factory (New York, NY)