 Mass MoCA Welcomes New Tenant, Hosts Route 2 Study RevealThe museum will host the recommendations for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the surrounding area. This will be on Friday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. in the swing space and is open to the public.  Western Mass Arts Summit Focuses on Economics, SustainabilityMore than 100 stakeholders in the creative economy spent an afternoon sharing ideas, stories and strategies for sustaining the state's cultural identity. Mass MoCA Commission Approves Two New LeasesIn a short meeting Monday, the Mass MoCA Commission approved Assets for Artists request for office space in Building 1. North Adams Overpass Study Holding Community EventThe North Adams Route 2 Overpass Study will host its third community engagement event on Thursday, July 10, from 5 to 7 p.m.  Jazzmeia Horn to Perform at Mass MoCAThe performance will feature the group Black Nile.  Martha Redbone to Perform 'Song-scapes' at MASS MoCATickets for the event are priced at $29 in advance, $39 during the week of the show, and $59 for preferred seating. Mass MoCA Free Community DayA reception is scheduled in the R&D Store from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  Mass MoCA to Host Material Studies WorkshopTaught by artist and Albers Foundation Education Director Fritz Horstman, the workshop is based on curricula developed by Josef and Anni Albers.  Family Movement Workshop Scheduled at Mass MoCATickets for the workshop are priced at $5 in advance, and admission is free for museum members. Mass MoCA Announces Summer 2025 ProgrammingTickets for ticketed events are now on sale.  NEA Pulls Grant to Mass MoCA Due to Trump's 'Agenda'The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art announced Tuesday that two of its previously awarded federal grants have been clawed back by the Trump administration. Mass MoCA Announces Memorial Day Weekend and Summer 2025 ProgrammingThe events accompany the opening of the exhibition "Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream..."  413 Day Brings Lt. Gov. Driscoll to North AdamsLt. Gov. Kim Driscoll kicked off "413 Day" at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art on Sunday before heading to three more locations. North Adams Council Pauses Sullivan Sale for More DiscussionMayor Jennifer Macksey had hoped to gain immediate approval on the purchase-and-sale agreement with the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation but councilors balked at approving a document they'd had for only a few days. Weekend OutlookThere are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including a free museum day, live music, and winter activities. Mass MoCA's Assets for Artists Program Awarded GrantThe organization will use grant funds to enact a range of projects aimed at supporting leadership development for youth and young adults, community gathering spaces, neighborhood beautification, and partnership development. North Adams Hosting Route 2 Overpass Study WalksThe city of North Adams is hosting three community walks this week to solicit input on a study of the 60-year-old Central Artery project.  Markey Pledges Support for 'Converging' Projects in North AdamsU.S. Sen. Edward Markey pledged his support as the city and its partners embark on an ambitious plan of refashioning the downtown, the Hoosic River, the bike path and the connections to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.  Firm Chosen to Lead Study on 'Reconnecting' North AdamsStoss Landscape Urbanism and its partners are charged with providing North Adams options for addressing the failing overpass to create a more connected and thriving downtown.  Clark Art, Mass MoCA Partner with NBCC for Summer Art ClubArtmaking club for ages 8–19 hosted at UNO Community Center in North Adams  Annual Teen Invitational Draws More Than 300 SubmissionsMore than 300 students from area high schools entered their work in 12th annual Teen Invitational at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Strike at Mass MoCA Ends With Contract VoteA three-week strike by unionized staff of Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art has ended with a contract agreed on Tuesday by both sides. Mass MoCA Shifts Hours After Union Rejects OfferThe Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art will close an extra day a week after striking workers rejected the latest offer.  Mass MoCA Strikers See Possible Movement in TalksThe music was nearly drowned out by the honking of horns as motorists signaled their support to the picket line at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art on Thursday. Mass MoCA Workers Announce March 6 StrikeUnionized employees at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art say they will go on strike starting Wednesday, March 6, if no agreement on wages is reached by then. |
