An iconic writer’s lapidary memoir of a life spent pursuing a dream of artistic truth while evading the truth of her own gender identity, until, finally, she turned to face who she really was. Lucy Sante felt at home only when she moved to New York City in the early 1970s and found her people […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Celebrate MASS MoCA’s 25th Anniversary on Saturday, May 25, with free museum admission, live performances, and family activities throughout the day. Join Kristy Edmunds, Director and Joseph Thompson, Founding Director in conversation, moderated by vocalist and performance artist Helga Davis. Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm Free admission for all Live performances and family activities, […]
Arts and Culture, Family Friendly, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Families with children up to 6 years old are invited to join MASS MoCA Museum Educators for a storytime and related exploration in the galleries. Each storytime will feature a different children’s book about contemporary art, creativity, and/or the themes of the exhibitions on display. A brief gallery walk-through and discussion of the art will […]
Arts and Culture, Family Friendly
Did you realize that the average viewer spends only 21 seconds in front of a work of art? Let’s change that, together! Come celebrate International Slow Art Day and connect more deeply to what you see in our galleries. Enjoy a slow-looking tour at noon or 2pm – it’s chilled-out fun for all ages!
Arts and Culture, Family Friendly
Join us for the 12th Annual Teen Invitational! A collaboration with high school art teachers and students in the northern Berkshires, this event brings the artistic work of students and their art instructors to the public for one long weekend. Celebrate with us on opening night, April 12, from 6–8 pm, and see the extraordinary […]
Arts and Culture, Family Friendly
Experience the explosive Birdman film, accompanied live by composer Antonio Sanchez with his Grammy Award-winning score that provides the heartbeat of Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Oscar-winning film. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) BAFTA: Best Film Music Critics’ Choice: Best Soundtrack Satellite: Best Original Score Grammy: Best Score Soundtrack
Arts and Culture, Performing Arts & Entertainment
We are so excited to invite you to meet the artists-in-residence! Visit the museum and then come over to Building 13 and 34 for drinks, snacks and great conversation. After Open Studios, enjoy a brew at Bright Ideas or food in the courtyard! Refreshments will be available. As always, free admission and open to all.
Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Family Friendly
Families with children up to 6 years old are invited to join MASS MoCA Museum Educators for a storytime and related exploration in the galleries. Each storytime will feature a different children’s book about contemporary art, creativity, and/or the themes of the exhibitions on display. A brief gallery walk-through and discussion of the art will […]
Arts and Culture, Family Friendly
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of its release, the Magnetic Fields will perform 69 Love Songs — the 3-disc masterwork that marked a significant breakthrough for the American band — in its entirety over the course of 2 nights, for the first time in over two decades. Come for one night, or both!
Performing Arts & Entertainment
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of its release, the Magnetic Fields will perform 69 Love Songs — the 3-disc masterwork that marked a significant breakthrough for the American band — in its entirety over the course of 2 nights, for the first time in over two decades. Come for one night, or both!
Performing Arts & Entertainment