July–December 2027 Residencies at the Studios at MASS MoCA
MASS MoCA
Apply for a 2–4 week residency at the Studios at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts, with access to studios, equipment, and housing, with financial aid available for those with demonstrated need.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 60 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Full fellowship (free residency) for over 80% of residents; sliding-scale residency fees $0–$450/week for those requesting financial aid; subsidized rate of $650/week for those not requiring financial aid
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Exhibition window
- Jul 1, 2027 → Dec 31, 2027
About
Overview
The Studios at MASS MoCA residency program has hosted over 1,200 artists and writers at all career stages since 2015 on its North Adams campus in the Berkshire Mountains. The program runs year-round, hosting up to 10 artists at a time for 2–4 week stays.
Eligibility
Open to visual artists (painters, sculptors, installation artists, photographers, video/new media artists, fiber artists, printmakers, and more) and writers in all literary disciplines from around the world. Any stage of career welcome. Collaborative applications accepted.
Residency Details
- Residency length: 2–4 weeks
- Program location: Studios at MASS MoCA, North Adams, Massachusetts
- Housing: Private bedroom in shared facility or private off-campus apartment/cabin; accessible housing available
- Family-friendly: Spouses/partners and children allowed for full stay; childcare stipend provided; no pets
Studios & Equipment
- Private studios with dedicated studio/shop spaces
- Printmaking: Etching press, hydraulic press, inking table, drying racks, large sinks
- Textiles: Floor looms, fiber arts workspace
- Photography: Photo and video editing suite
- Printers, scanner, easels
Meals & Accessibility
Some meals provided (at least 2 meals per day). Residents have access to shared kitchen. ADA-compliant facilities with accessibility information at massmoca.org/studios/facilities/
Costs & Financial Support
Application fee is free. Over 80% of residents receive full fellowships. For those requesting financial aid, typical payment is $0–$450/week depending on financial need. Non-aid applicants pay a subsidized rate of $650/week (full cost is $1,000+/week). Financial aid packages outlined in award letter upon acceptance.
Fellowships
Several fellowship programs available with varying eligibility criteria set by individual donors. Fellowship offerings change each season. Check massmoca.org/studios for current opportunities or join mailing list for updates.
Key Dates & Application
- Submission deadline: November 1, 2026
- Residency dates: July–December 2027
- Calls for applications made four times per year, opening two months before deadline
- General application deadline: May 1 and November 1 each year
- Application opens two months prior to deadline
What's Expected
Residents are asked to participate in open studio with fellow residents and give an artist talk or presentation.
- Award
- Full fellowship (free residency) for over 80% of residents; sliding-scale residency fees $0–$450/week for those requesting financial aid; subsidized rate of $650/week for those not requiring financial aid
- Entry fee
- Application fee is free. Residency fees are $0–$450/week for those requesting financial aid, or $650/week (subsidized rate) for those not requiring aid. Over 80% of residents receive full fellowships covering all costs.
- Eligibility
- Open to visual artists and writers from around the world at any stage of career; collaborative applications accepted; spouses/partners and children allowed for full stay; no pets allowed.
- Audience
- Open to visual artists (painters, sculptors, installation artists, photographers, video/new media artists, fiber artists, printmakers) and writers at any stage of career from around the world
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