MassArt New England (MANE)

Join us for a week of focused creativity, learning, and inspiration at MassArt New England

Week 1: July 12-18, 2026
Week 2: July 19-25, 2026
Program Length: One week classes, full days
Location: In-Person, MassArt Campus in Boston
Ideal for: Artists, educators, creative individuals
Cost:$1055-1265 per class

MassArt New England offers one- or two-week sessions where participants immerse themselves in full days of studio work with faculty and peers. Evenings are spent at artist talks, live model drawing, museum visits, or independent projects. The program takes place on MassArt’s campus, just minutes from the MassArt Art Museum (MAAM), the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the MFA.

Week One

Abstract Painting & Collage with Alfredo Gisholt
Figure Painting
Drawing with Thread with Joetta Maue
Landscape Painting with Drea Cofield

Week Two

Painting the Cloth with Nancy McCarthy
The Mark & Beyond: Painting, A Doorway to Perception with Tim Hawkesworth and Lala Zeitlyn
The Plein Air Challenge with Elizabeth O’Reilly
100 Drawings with Kate Teale

Please note: unless a class is full, registration for an upcoming class will remain open until Friday at noon each week.

Schedule Details

Courses are one week, from Sunday through Saturday. Students arrive on Sunday and meet with their class in the evening, first over dinner and then in the classroom. During the week, classes meet from 9am to 4pm with a final class on Saturday morning from 9am until noon. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights, faculty present lectures about their work. After the faculty lecture, open life drawing is available Monday through Thursday nights.

MassArt New England is a popular program and class sizes are limited. The earlier you register, the better your chances of getting your preferred choice of class and week. You may enroll for more than one week, but only for one course per week. Please register for lodging by June 1. Lodging booked by 11:59 pm February 25, are discounted.

Registration Info

Supply lists, campus information, directions, and other information will be emailed to you 4 to 6 weeks before the start of your course.
The price of some courses includes a $100 materials or model fee.
You will receive a confirmation of your registration via email within 10 business days. For those registering between February 5-28, 2025, it may be four weeks. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact us immediately.
We are no longer able to offer the option of deposits.

Payments & Discounts

Payment may be made by Visa or Mastercard.

Workshop Discounts

One of the following discounts may be applied ($100 off the total bill):

MassArt Alumni (for MassArt certificate or degree completers)
K-12 Art Educator (for active elementary, middle, or high school teachers)

Registering for two or more courses: take $100 off total.

Housing Discounts

Housing Costs

Double Room*: $980 ($900 if registered by February 25)
Single Room: $1085 ($1035 if registered by February 25)
*A double means one room with two beds and two occupants

Refund Policy

A full refund will be made when a student registers for a workshop that is canceled or full. A written (email) confirmation is required for withdrawals and refund requests.

Students who withdraw before or on June 1 receive a refund of all payments.
Students who withdraw after June 1 receive no refund.
Refunds are normally processed by mid September.

Lodging & Dining

Living on Campus

Most MassArt New England participants stay on-campus and choose single rooms. Rooms are in shared suites. Each suite is air conditioned and has two to four bedrooms, a shared bathroom, and a kitchen. Linens, blankets, pillows and towels are provided. You may also share a bedroom (double). Meals may be prepared in your suite, or purchased at the cafeteria or a nearby restaurant.

Recreation and Fitness

MassArt New England participants can access the gym at Wentworth College using their MassArt ID.

Living Off-Campus

Some participants choose to stay off-campus and will not have access to the dorms. All participants receive Sunday dinner as a part of their workshop tuition.

Dining

Meals may be purchased at the cafeteria with cash. All participants receive Sunday night dinner as part of the program. The cafeteria is all-you-can-eat style, with a variety of options. The area around MassArt also has several options for meals.

Credit

MassArt New England courses are no longer being offered for credit.

Disability Accommodations

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is committed to fostering the academic, personal, and professional growth of our students. We are especially committed to ensuring that students with documented disabilities, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), are provided equal access to all campus resources and opportunities. If you believe you have a disability that may warrant accommodations please contact Jackie Knight, Program Manager of MassArt New England, jknight@massart.edu. If you need accommodation, please register at least one month before your class begins.

Health & Safety

While vaccination is not required, we urge everyone at MassArt New England to avail themselves of this valuable tool. Masking will not be required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MassArt located? What is the best way to get there?

MassArt New England is located on the MassArt campus, 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Parking & Transportation The local Green Line E train stops right in front of MassArt, as does the #39 bus. There are Commuter Rail and Orange Line stops at Ruggles station, a few blocks away. Logan Airport is approximately 20 minutes from MassArt. We recommend taking public transportation or, if flying in, getting a rideshare to the campus, as parking is limited. Parking will be available for a fee, both for daily commuters and those staying on campus for the week. Additional details will be shared soon. Boston is a compact and accessible city. The local Green Line E train stops right in front of the college, as does the #39 bus. The commuter rail and Orange Line stops at Ruggles station, a few blocks away. Logan Airport is approximately 20 minutes from MassArt. We recommend taking public transportation or, if flying in, getting a rideshare to the campus, as parking is limited.

I am a painter but interested in trying sculpture, which I have never worked in. Are beginners okay?

Yes, MassArt New England welcomes participants of all levels. Classes are kept small so instructors are able to work with students individually. If you need assistance in deciding which class makes the best sense for you please contact us.

What are lodgings like?

Many participants choose to stay on campus. The dorm rooms are in air conditioned suites with simply furnished rooms: a bed (linens are provided) and desk. Before you arrive we send a packet of information which includes a list of things you need or may wish to have for your stay (desk lamp, all toiletries, hangers, multi-strip electric cords, etc.). Most participants choose single rooms; bathrooms in the suites are shared by three to four participants.

What about food?

I am in my mid-forties; will I be the oldest person there? What is the average age?

No, you will certainly not be the oldest person there. The average MassArt New England participant is between 35 and 50, with some people in their early 20s (often between undergraduate and graduate school) and some people well into senior years.

The class I am interested in is full. How does it work if I put my name on a waiting list?

If someone drops, the first person on the list will be emailed and asked to register within 48 hours if they want the class. If that person does not want the next person will be contacted, and so on. Putting your name on a waiting list does not obligate you to take the class if a space becomes available.