STUDIO + LABS + SHOPS

STUDIO MANAGER

Adam Zapotok | azapotok@massart.edu

The 3rd Floor Print Lab (T300) is open for the Spring 2023 semester. The Lab will be offering printing and scanning services either in person or using a service bureau model. The service bureau model allows students, faculty and staff to submit digital files (through the WePrint Request Form), or drop off materials to be scanned, which will be printed/scanned by MassArt Students. Printed output and original materials for scanning will be returned or dropped to community members using a locker in the Design and Media Center. Digital scans will be made available via a Google Drive share. 

Please view The Lab hours here.

The Lab supports student activities including electronic design (print and web) and prepress, animation, digital illustration, photography, video and audio, interactive multimedia, 3D modeling and rendering, animation, electronic device control, and computer programming.

STUDIO MANAGER

Clint Baclawski | clint.baclawski@massart.edu

Lab Managers (3rd Floor)

3rd Floor Lab Monitor Desk

617.879.7301

Antony Flackett | aflackett@massart.edu

Audio/Visual Manager (Sound/Video)

Located on the 3rd floor of the DMC, the Sound Studio is available to all MassArt students. First, the studio serves to teach classes on sound recording, composition and editing. Secondly, it serves students working on audio projects, scoring and other production in stereo or multiple surround sound formats.

To make a reservation please review the calendar and email Eric Freeman: efreeman@massart.edu.

Students who have completed training in this studio or have demonstrated previous experience with similar sound/recording equipment, and who gain permission of the studio manager, may sign up to use the space unmonitored. Students who wish to work on specific sound-based projects and do not have previous experience/training should schedule a project-based training session with Eric Freeman.

STUDIO MANAGER

Eric Freeman | efreeman@massart.edu

The Lighting Installation Room is located in D307. This room is minimally furnished, is painted entirely black and has 12 foot ceilings that support full hanging grids. They can also be used for documentation. 

To make a reservation please review the calendar and email Kyle Brock: kyle.brock@massart.edu.

Requests are reviewed Monday-Friday (excluding holidays).  Please allow a 48 hour window for confirmation of your requested time. Once confirmed your ID will be authorized to open the door for the duration of the reservation.

STUDIO MANAGER

Kyle Brock | kyle.brock@massart.edu.

The Documentation Room located in D317 serves as a space for students to photograph artwork. Equipped  with black and white roll paper for backdrops, a camera with tripod and two LED lights on stands. Additional equipment may be reserved from Tech Central. 

To make a reservation please review the calendar and email Kyle Brock: kyle.brock@massart.edu.

Requests are reviewed Monday-Friday (excluding holidays). Please allow a 48 hour window for confirmation of your requested time. Once confirmed your ID will be authorized to open the door for the duration of the reservation.

STUDIO MANAGER

Kyle Brock | kyle.brock@massart.edu.

**FALL 2024 WOODSHOP TRAINING SIGN UP SHEET**

The Woodshop is located on the lower level of the DMC. The Studio Managers work diligently to make this state of the art facility a safe and efficient resource for everyone.

The Woodshop is available during scheduled hours to MassArt students who are currently enrolled in a course which uses the woodshop for class, or have successfully completed one of the following gateway courses: TBA/3DTD-201 Projects in Wood, EDAD-202 Methods and Materials,  EDAD-307 Furniture Design, or who have participated in a scheduled group training session.

Each semester the Grad Team works with the Woodshop to open up grad specific group training. These are generally first come first serve and happen 1-2 times a semester. If you have missed one of these group trainings or are interested in learning any specific machines/tools for your own practice, please contact the woodshop managers directly. They will be happy to assist you. 

WOOD SHOP STUDIO MANAGERS can be reached at 617.879.7919 or by MassArt email:

Ellen Adams | eiadams@massart.edu

Ken Hartl | khartl@massart.edu

Building hours: 7:00am – 11:00pm

Contact: Claudia LeClair and Sophie Jampel

Space on campus is reserved through the office of College and Visiting Events, located in DMC-111. Several rooms on campus are available for reservation, and most spaces on campus are available for installations, via the Public Space Use process.

Photography department MFA and Post-Bac students have exclusive 24/7 access to a shared digital lab, 3 shared private darkrooms, and studio spaces located on the 6th and 4th floors of the Kennedy Building. The digital lab contains 6 editing stations, 4 inkjet printers (up to 44” paper can be accomodated), 2 Flextight film scanners, Epson V850 scanner, large format paper cutter, work table, flat files, light table, and a small lounge area. Three individual darkrooms are assigned and shared within the photo grad program, and include everything one would need to make black and white darkroom prints up to 20×24.” All Photography MFA and PB students may borrow equipment from the photography cage. All photo students are assigned a large locker on the 6th floor of Kennedy.

Graduate students from programs other than the MFA and Post-Bac programs in Photography have access to Photography digital labs, darkrooms, and equipment only while enrolled in a Photography department course. Specific facilities and equipment made available (including labs and darkroom as well as camera and lighting equipment) depend upon the class in which a student is enrolled.

STUDIO MANAGERS

Stephen Tourlentes | stourlentes@massart.edu • 617.879.7488

Galen Palmer | galen.palmer@massart.edu • 617.879.7489

STUDIO MANAGER

Kim Keown | kkeown@massart.edu

If you want to reserve the studio DMC 309, please email kkeown@massart.edu and ecmezzacappa@massart.edu.

Grad students enrolled in Film/Video courses or in the Film/Video program have access to designated Video Lab studios.

Video Lab Policy

Video Lab Studios

STUDIO MANAGER

Joseph Briganti (Video Studio – Tower 7th Floor) | jbriganti@massart.edu

Grad students enrolled in analog filmmaking courses (as grad-specific or shared undergraduate electives, or as an Independent Study) have access to the 16mm film facilities, during the semester of active enrollment only.

Additional access to the film facilities is made available on a case by case basis and requires a demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the relevant processes, tools and facilities, per the assessment of the studio manager. 

STUDIO MANAGER

Kim Keown | kkeown@massart.edu

There are two main equipment cages for the Film/Video Department on campus:

Graduate students enrolled in ceramics courses (as grad-specific elective, shared undergraduate electives, or as an Independent Study) have access to the ceramics work, kiln, and glazing rooms, during the semester of active enrollment only. The access schedule to ceramics outside of class time is determined each semester to accommodate the needs of scheduled electives and major section courses. 

Additional access to the ceramics areas is made available on a case-by-case basis and requires a demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the relevant processes, tools, safety standards, and facilities, per the assessment of the studio manager or core faculty. 

STUDIO MANAGER

Tom Gothers | tgothers@massart.edu

Julie Gaitley | jmgaitley@massart.edu

Graduate students enrolled in the Mold Making & Casting Techniques course (as grad-specific elective or shared undergraduate electives, or as an Independent Study) have access to the plaster studio, during the semester of active enrollment only. The access schedule to plaster studio outside of class time is determined each semester based on monitor hours. 

Additional access to the plaster studio is made available on a case-by-case basis and requires a demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the relevant processes, tools, safety standards, and facilities, per the assessment of the studio manager.

The Fibers Department offers studio access/use and equipment use for all students on a case-by-case basis. Access to Fibers facilities is primarily for fibers majors and for students currently enrolled in a Fibers Class.

On a case-by-case basis the department will consider requests for single time uses or short term access, from students who have completed a Fibers class/es. Students making the requests must provide a reference from a fibers faculty who can vouch that they have the skill and knowledge to safely utilize the space and equipment. Additionally, the department will consider requests from students who wish to use a specific room/equipment for a one time use or for any extended period, if they have an experienced major or student who has already taken a class and is willing to be with them in the studio to help them and guide in the proper use of the space/equipment.

Any student who requests access to any Fibers space/equipment is required to sign a studio use agreement provided by the Studio Manager. The Studio Manager will go over all rules and expectations regarding the use of all and any studio and equipment. Students must provide their own materials/supplies and be responsible for all clean up.

STUDIO MANAGER

Susan McNeil | smcneil@massart.edu

Grad students enrolled in glassmaking courses (as grad-specific or shared undergraduate electives, or as an Independent Study) have access to the facilities taught and used in those courses, during the semester of active enrollment only.

Additional access to the glass studios is made available on a case by case basis and requires a demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the glass making process, tools and facilities, per the assessment of the studio manager.

STUDIO MANAGER

Jeff Mentuck | jjmentuck@massart.edu

Graduate students enrolled in printmaking courses (as grad-specific elective or shared undergraduate electives, or as an Independent Study) have access to the print studio, during the semester of active enrollment only. The access schedule to printmaking outside of class time is determined each semester to accommodate the needs of scheduled electives and major section courses. 

Additional access to the printmaking studio is made available on a case-by-case basis and requires a demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the relevant processes, tools, safety standards, and facilities, per the assessment of the studio manager. 

STUDIO MANAGER 

Catarina Coelho | ccoelho@massart.edu

Grad students enrolled in animation courses (as grad-specific or shared undergraduate electives, or as an Independent Study) have access to the specific animation studio/equipment used for that course, during the semester of active enrollment only.

Additional access to the animation facilities is made available on a case-by-case basis and requires a demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the relevant processes, tools, safety standards, and facilities, per the assessment of the studio manager. 

The Tower Mac labs are the rooms off of THE LAB printing area on the 3rd floor of the Tower building. These labs function as classrooms, with class schedules posted outside each door at the start of each semester. Students from all departments may use these Mac workstations and accessories when classes are not in session. Please see the Tower Lab Monitor if you wish to use a lab or need assistance with the workstations/equipment there.

STUDIO MANAGERS  

Adam P. Savje

Assistant Director

Tower 729a | 617.879.7295 | adam.savje@massart.edu

Peggy Wang

Studio Manager

Tower 729a | 617.879.7031 | pwang@massart.edu

ACCESS/POLICIES

• Graduate students are currently authorized to access their assigned studios on a 24/7 basis. However, entrance hours for the campus are 7am – 11pm, meaning you must already be on campus between these hours to take advantage of the 24/7 access.
• Guests must be signed in at the front desk of the DMC. Students vouch for the behavior of their guests while on campus.

TOWER BUILDING | 4th FLOOR GRAD CENTER

• Graduate students use their student ID cards to gain access to the studio floor. Students must visit the Public Safety office on the 2nd floor of our Tower Building to obtain their physical student IDs and Semester Stickers. 
• Tower studios are assigned to students who work primarily in fibers, small sculpture, watercolor, video/digital tools, etc. Tower studios have an enclosed HVAC system which prohibits the use of any solvents, sprays, mediums, or oils. If a student intends to work with any of those materials, they will be assigned a Kennedy studio space. 

KENNEDY BUILDING

• Graduate students are assigned a personal 4-digit code to enter the studio rooms in Kennedy. Personal codes are obtained and assigned by the Interim Studio Manager Justin Guertin (jaguertin@massart.edu)
• Kennedy studios are assigned to students who work primarily in 2D, and/or use solvents, oil paints, mediums, etc. that require special ventilation. 

STUDIO USE AGREEMENT

All students who are assigned personal studio space are required to review and sign a Studio Use Agreement each summer. Studios are a privilege and must be treated with respect – the Graduate Resource Coordinator, or specific building studio managers can revoke studio privileges if any of the guidelines outlined in the agreement are disregarded. Any request for a studio switch must be sent and approved by the Interim Studio Manager Justin Guertin (jaguertin@massart.edu)