About
Mags Harries is a Part-Time Professor of the Practice at Tufts University's School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA). Born in Barry, Wales, she earned her BFA from Leicester College of Art & Design (UK) and MFA from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Harries has taught at the Rhode Island School of Design and Tufts University since 1980.
Education
- BFA, Leicester College of Art & Design, UK
- MFA, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
Research Interests
Harries specializes in public art that reveals the poetic potential of everyday environments. Her practice combines site-specific installations with community participation, addressing themes like climate change (e.g., One Legged Table), urban history (e.g., Asaroton), and social rituals. Projects often blend humor and surprise to energize public spaces.
Scientific Awards & Fellowships
- AICA Award
- Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship
- Marshall Cogan Visiting Artist Fellowship
- Massachusetts Governor's Design Awards
- Design Excellence Award for Public Art in Transportation
- The Grand Bostonian
- Bunting Institute Fellowship at Radcliffe College
Advising & Grants
While no direct student lists exist, she collaborates with students on projects like Speed of Light, integrating art with social activism. Residencies at institutions like The Bogliasco Foundation and Civitella Ranieri demonstrate sustained grant support for her creative practice.
