Now On View

Alison Pebworth: Cultural Apothecary

B6, The Robert W. Wilson Building

For more than a decade, Alison Pebworth has been inspired by a 19th-century neurological disorder called Americanitis. With vague and capacious symptoms ranging from abnormal fatigue to premature baldness, a diagnosis of Americanitis essentially pathologized the anxiety and ennui that plagued many Americans in the wake of industrialization and urbanization. Pebworth’s Cultural Apothecary asks us to consider the root causes of the cultural ills that contribute to our anxiety today, and to work together towards tools for healing. Her installation at MASS MoCA offers an experimental space for embodied, in-person connection, curiosity, and exploration as an antidote to division, loneliness, and isolation.

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Coming Up

Representation & the Public Record

Saturday, March 15, 9:30am–5pm

This full-day convening will bring together artists, historians, and designers to draw out the intersection of two key themes: how individuals and groups are represented in public discourse, media, and institutions, and the role of public records in shaping this representation. The day will include presentations and conversations with artists delving into practical aspects of investigative journalism, archival research methods, and data analysis. Presenters include Bilal Ansari, Heather Hart, Michael Hartman, Jeffrey Gibson, Steve Locke, Jami Powell, and Nate Young.

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Family Storytime

Saturday, March 15, 10:30am

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 follow.

This free program is in partnership with the North Adams Public Library.

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Sounds Like Summer

Memorial Day Weekend 2025

May 23–25

As a capstone to MASS MoCA's 25th Anniversary Season, join us in North Adams for a Memorial Day Weekend accompanying the opening of Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream… Save the date for live performances by Trisha Brown Dance Company and Saul Williams, artists in conversation, a benefit dinner to kick off the weekend's festivities, and much more. Tickets on sale now for most events!

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Camp MASS MoCA 2025

August 4–22

Registration is open for Camp MASS MoCA! Young people entering grades 2–9 are invited to explore our expansive campus and world-class art exhibitions and create original works of their own. For the first time, MASS MoCA is hosting a camp for middle schoolers in grades 6–9 during week one of camp! Sign up early as space is limited to 20 campers each week!

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JUST ANNOUNCED

Lake Street Dive with Lawrence

Saturday, September 6, 8pm

Lake Street Dive has pushed the possibilities of pop music as a unifying force, not only through their eclectic sound - a boldly original cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, classic pop, and more - but through the five-piece’s all-embracing ethos which has earned them a reputation as a beloved live band known for building connection among every crowd.

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FreshGround Camping On Sale

Can't wait for FreshGrass to return to the grounds and stages of MASS MoCA? Neither can we, and we've got good news while you wait for our lineup to roll out soon: FreshGrass Camping is on sale now!

FreshGround is a tent-camping field within easy walking distance (.7 miles; 12 minutes) of the FreshGrass Festival, convenient to downtown merchants, bars, and restaurants. A shuttle bus runs continuously to the festival from the campsite.

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