Free for all who walk through our doors, MASS MoCA’s annual community celebration rocks the galleries with thematic museum tours, art-making in Kidspace, and performances, made possible by Lead Community Sponsor MountainOne.
Join writer Anaїs Duplan for a multi-session, seminar-style series in our galleries to explore the concepts of privilege and power in contemporary art through reading short texts, writing in response to exhibitions, and discussion. This series focuses on exhibitions by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) identifying artists at MASS MoCA, who explore the […]
Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Try your hand at Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing ceramic objects, in a special pop-up workshop in Jimena Sarno’s exhibition Rhapsody. While participants will work with modern materials for this short session, the class will be led by Gen Saratani, a master of traditional Kintsugi, who will share the history, philosophy, and authentic techniques […]
Arts and Culture, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Herb Alpert Award-winner Robin Frohardt — whose immersive, multimedia experience The Plastic Bag Store captivated audiences at MASS MoCA in 2024 — returns to the museum for a preview of Shopping Center of the Universe, a theatrical work of speculative nonfiction. This new work in development, grounded in reality yet deeply reflective, offers a poetic meditation on our […]
Black Belt Eagle Scout and Mato Wayuhi, with Ailani, are invited by Jeffrey Gibson to engage with his installation POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT through this evening-length performance in MASS MoCA’s Club B10. The duo are co-headlining “The Black Bear” national tour beginning in February 2026, with support from fellow Indigenous artist Ailani (Tewa Pueblo). Their […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade alum and current Daily Show host with the most, Jordan Klepper dishes out some of the shrewdest and funniest cultural commentary going — skewering the hypocrisy of our surreal political moment with a rare mix of bemused incredulity and genuine empathy. Klepper shares personal stories about his time on the road, […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Join MASS MoCA Museum Educators for a series of free workshops for all ages during school break. Workshops will take place in Kidspace at 11am and 1pm every day, and each will focus on a different art medium and process. Come get inspired, learn something new, and make a project to take home! The ArtBar […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Family Friendly
Join MASS MoCA Museum Educators for a series of free workshops for all ages during school break. Workshops will take place in Kidspace at 11am and 1pm every day, and each will focus on a different art medium and process. Come get inspired, learn something new, and make a project to take home! The ArtBar […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Family Friendly
Join MASS MoCA Museum Educators for a series of free workshops for all ages during school break. Workshops will take place in Kidspace at 11am and 1pm every day, and each will focus on a different art medium and process. Come get inspired, learn something new, and make a project to take home! The ArtBar […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Family Friendly
Join MASS MoCA Museum Educators for a series of free workshops for all ages during school break. Workshops will take place in Kidspace at 11am and 1pm every day, and each will focus on a different art medium and process. Come get inspired, learn something new, and make a project to take home! The ArtBar […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Family Friendly