MASS MoCA: Early Application for July 2026 - June 2027 Residencies (Due Aug. 1)
MASS MoCA: Early Application for July 2026 - June 2027 Residencies
Deadline August 1, 2025
The Studios is MASS MoCA’s artist and writers residency program situated within the museum’s factory campus and surrounded by the beautiful 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).
Most people apply through our general application, which is typically for residencies 3-9 months out from the award date. In our regular application, you can opt to be considered for financial aid or one of our fully funded fellowships. Because our regular application includes financial aid, it is our most competitive option. Artists requesting financial aid typically pay between $0 - $450/week depending on their needs. This application is also available in Spanish. Deadlines for General Applications are May 1st and November 1st each year. The application will open two months prior to the deadline.
Due to the volume of submissions close to the deadline, please consider submitting your application early to take into account any technical difficulties that may happen. We do not extend the deadline for late submissions.