Nadroj Holmes, “Work-in-Progress,” 2020 Financial Wellness Residency (Photo by José Rivera)

Massachusetts-based BIPOC artists are invited to apply for a free 4-week residency at the Studios at MASS MoCA from Jan. 27 to Feb. 23, 2021.

MASS MoCA is partnering with the CreateWell Fund to further support artists of color who attend the Massachusetts Financial Wellness Residency.

At least two selected artists will receive an additional $250 stipend to help defray personal costs during their time at MASS MoCA.

WHAT IS THE MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL WELLNESS RESIDENCY?

A free, 4-week residency with all of the benefits of a regular stay at the Studios at MASS MoCA with the additional benefit of group workshops with Assets for Artists’ experts on personal finance, career development, and optional one-on-one assistance with financial planning and goal-setting. Artists will be selected based on financial need and readiness to benefit from the group workshops. Up to 12 artists will attend.

Residency will occur: January 27 - February 23, 2021. Applicants may apply for up to the full four weeks. Partial residencies will also be awarded.

Eligibility: Open to MA-based BIPOC artists of any discipline at any stage of their creative career.

Application Deadline: August 23, 2020 THE APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED

Learn more about the Studios at MASS MoCA residency.

Non-BIPOC artists are also invited to apply for the Massachusetts Financial Wellness Residency, however we ask that you apply using the general Winter/Spring 2021 Residency Application process (UPDATE: The Winter/Spring application closed on August 8, 2020—thank you to everyone who applied!). Thank you for understanding why we are reserving this special consideration to those who have been historically marginalized and disproportionately affected by our country's ongoing pandemics.

The fee waiver for the Massachusetts Financial Wellness Residency is provided by the Barr Foundation.