The Studios is MASS MoCA’s artist and writers residency program situated within the museum’s factory campus and surrounded by the Berkshire Mountains. The residency runs year-round and hosts up to 10 artists at a time. Artists of any nationality can apply for stays of 2 or 4 weeks.
At the Studios at MASS MoCA, selected artists receive:
- Private, furnished studio space at MASS MoCA, available 24/7.
- Housing (private bedroom/queen bed, shared kitchen, and bath) in attractive apartments directly across the street from the museum.
- One communal meal per day in the company of fellow artists-in-residence.
- An optional studio visit with a MASS MoCA curator or a guest curator.
- 1 year access to Assets for Artists Online Workshops on artist career development.
- 3 months of MASS MoCA member benefits, including free access to the museum’s galleries, and discounts on performing arts events and museum store purchases, plus additional access to The Clark Art Institute while in residence.
- The opportunity to connect with a cohort of international creative peers.
- Chances to share your work either through Open Studios, artist presentations to your fellow residents, and/or studio visits (all events are optional).
