The Studios at MASS MoCA

About the Open Call

Since 2015, The Studios at MASS MoCA residency program has hosted over 1,000 artists and writers at all career stages, income levels, and geographic locations on its North Adams campus surrounded by the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. The Studios at MASS MoCA runs year-round, hosts up to 10 artists at a time for stays of 2 or 4 weeks, and primarily seeks applications from visual artists (painters, sculptors, installation artists, photographers, video/new media artists, fiber artists, printmakers, etc.) and writers in all literary disciplines. Artists from around the world are encouraged to apply. 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).

What is Offered

Private, furnished studio space, housing, one communal meal per day, optional studio visit with a MASS MoCA curator or guest curator, 1 year access to Assets for Artists Online Workshops, 3 months of MASS MoCA member benefits (free gallery access, discounts on events and museum store), additional access to The Clark Art Institute, opportunity to connect with international creative peers, and chances to share work through Open Studios, artist presentations, and/or studio visits.

Requirements

Open to visual artists (painters, sculptors, installation artists, photographers, video/new media artists, fiber artists, printmakers) and writers in all literary disciplines. Artists from around the world are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Open Call for residencies July – December 2026 is live from September 1 – November 1, 2025. Learn more and apply at https://massmoca.org/studios/applying-financial-aid/.