Organizer Information:
The Studios at MASS MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art) hosts up to 10 artists at a time on its North Adams campus, surrounded by the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Since 2015, the program has hosted over 1,000 artists and writers.
Title & Description:
Applications are open for January–June 2027 Residencies.
This world-class residency offers artists dedicated time and space to create, alongside opportunities to connect with a cohort of international creative peers. Residents can optionally participate in open studios, artist presentations, and studio visits with curators.
Category:
Visual Arts & Literature.
(Open to painters, sculptors, installation artists, photographers, video/new media artists, fiber artists, printmakers, and writers).
Eligibility & Strict Constraints:
- Who: Artists from around the world at all career stages and income levels. Must be 18+. Groups and collectives may apply for joint projects.
- Discipline Restrictions: Applications from dancers, musicians, and performers are discouraged (studios are not soundproofed and lack movement space).
- Material Restrictions: The studios only have light-duty ventilation, so art practices generating strong fumes cannot be accommodated.
Program Benefits & Awards (All Residents):
- Workspace: Private, furnished studio space available 24/7.
- Accommodation: A private bedroom (queen bed) with a shared kitchen and bath in attractive apartments directly across the street from the museum.
- Meals: One communal meal per day with fellow residents.
- Professional Perks: 1-year access to Assets for Artists Online Workshops, plus 3 months of MASS MoCA member benefits (free gallery access, event discounts, and access to The Clark Art Institute).
Application Fee & Program Costs:
Applying is completely free, but participating in the residency requires a weekly fee unless you are awarded a fully funded fellowship.
1. The Cost to Attend (Without a Fellowship):
- General Application: You pay $0 to $450 per week (sliding scale based on financial need). Deadline: May 1, 2026.
- Early Application: You pay $650 per week (designed for artists paying out of pocket or with outside grant money; no financial aid available). Deadlines: Feb 1 and Aug 1.
- Alumni Application: Returning alumni pay $400 to $450 per week.
2. Fully Funded Fellowships ($0 Cost to Attend):
- University Fellowships: Fully funded residencies (2 to 4 weeks) are available for qualifying current students or recent MFA/BFA alumni from specific partner institutions: Bard College, Boston University, Brooklyn College, Brown University, Corcoran School of Art & Design, MassArt, Maine College of Art and Design, RISD, SAIC, and UT Austin. (Check website for specific qualifying graduation years).
- General Fellowship (All Disciplines): Fully funds up to 4 weeks. Open to anyone. Apply simply by checking the fellowship box on the General Application.
- Puerto Rico Artist Fellowship: Fully subsidized 4-week residency + $800 travel stipend + $100/week food stipend for artists currently living in Puerto Rico. (Requires a separate application).
Application Requirements:
Submit your materials via the official Submittable page. (Applications are also available in Spanish).
Key Dates:
- General Application Deadline: May 1, 2026. (For residencies between Jan-Jun 2027).
- Residency Duration: 2 or 4 weeks.
Location:
North Adams, Massachusetts, USA.
Contact Information:
Email: studios@massmoca.org