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)