

Artists from around the world are invited to apply for residencies at **The Studios at MASS MoCA** in North Adams, Massachusetts, taking place between **July and December 2027**. The program supports artists and writers at all career stages, with a particular focus on visual artists and literary disciplines.

#### What the Residency Offers

Selected residents receive:

- A private, furnished studio with 24/7 access
- Housing in furnished apartments directly across from the museum
- A private bedroom with a queen bed and shared kitchen and bathroom
- One communal meal per day with fellow residents
- An optional studio visit with a MASS MoCA curator or guest curator
- One year of access to Assets for Artists Online Workshops
- Temporary MASS MoCA membership benefits during the residency
- Opportunities to connect with an international community of artists
- Optional opportunities to share work through Open Studios, presentations, and studio visits

Residencies generally last **two or four weeks**, with up to 10 artists hosted at a time.

#### Who Can Apply?

The Studios at MASS MoCA welcomes artists at **all career stages, income levels, and geographic locations**. International artists are encouraged to apply.

The program primarily seeks visual artists including painters, sculptors, installation artists, photographers, video and new-media artists, fiber artists, and printmakers, as well as writers working across literary disciplines.

Applicants can also request consideration for financial aid or one of MASS MoCA's fellowship opportunities through the general application.

#### Financial Support

MASS MoCA offers financial aid based on artistic merit and financial need, with many residents receiving full or partial assistance.

Several fully funded fellowships are also available, including a general fellowship with no geographic or demographic restrictions, as well as fellowships for Black or Indigenous artists and writers and other specific communities.

## Application Deadline

**November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST**

The application period opened September 1, 2026. MASS MoCA recommends submitting early because applications are not accepted after the deadline.

**Apply:** The Studios at MASS MoCA application page

Whether you're developing a new body of work, experimenting with a different medium, or looking for dedicated time away from your usual environment, the Studios at MASS MoCA offers artists space, community, and access to a major contemporary art institution.

**Explore Cohart for more artist opportunities, exhibitions, and ways to connect with the art world.**

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MASS MoCA — July–December 2027 Residencies

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