MFA-LR SUMMER RESIDENCY CALENDAR

GRAD OFFICE HOURS // SUMMER 2025 (JUNE 22 – AUGUST 10, 2025)

• MONDAY – THURSDAY: 10:00AM-5:00PM
• FRIDAYS: grad team working remotely

Below is a calendar overview for the Summer 2025 residency. New and returning students can use this calendar for schedule and travel planning. 

JUNE 2025

• NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION – VIRTUALLY (Returning students welcome!)  | Wednesday, 6/18 | 11:30am-1:30pm EST
• CAMPUS CLOSED – JUNETEENTH – NO ACCESS (INCLUDING PERSONAL STUDIOS) | Thursday 6/19
• ICE CREAM SOCIAL WELCOME, STUDIO ASSIGNMENTS & CAMPUS TOUR  | Sunday, 6/22 | 3:30-5:30pm | (Huntington Studio)
• FIRST DAY OF CLASSES | Monday, 6/23 | 9:00am-5:00pm
• ALL – STUDENT CRITIQUE WORKSHOP w/ MARIAH DOREN | Tuesday, 6/24 | 3:00-5:00pm | Doran Gallery (in DMC)
• UNIVERSAL TOOLS TRAININGS | Tuesday 6/24
  • 10:00am | Digital Fab Labs
  • 10:30am | The Lab on T3
  • 11:00am | The Lab on T3- Risograph
• NEW STUDENTS MENTOR ORIENTATION | Thursday 6/26 | 11:00am-12:00pm | Alumni Room (Tower 1103)
• THESIS INSTALLATION WORKSHOP AT MxS | Friday 6/27 | 10:00am-4:00pm
• WOODSHOP TRAININGS | Thursday 6/26 + Friday 6/27 | 1:00-4:00pm 
• METALSHOP TRAININGS | Saturday 6/28 + Sunday 6/29| 12:00-5:00pm 

JULY 2025

• THESIS CURATOR STUDIO VISITS | Tuesday 7/1 | starts at 10am | IN-PERSON
• CERAMIC SURFACE DESIGN WORKSHOP | Tuesday & Friday 7/1, 7/8, 7/11, 7/15 | 2:00-6:00pm
• GLASS WORKSHOP | Tuesday & Friday 7/1, 7/8, 7/11, 7/15 | 2:00-6:00pm
• SUMMER LECTURE SERIES: Thatiana Oliveira | Thursday 7/3 | 12:00pm
• CAMPUS CLOSED – NO ACCESS (INCLUDING PERSONAL STUDIOS) | Thursday 7/4
• PEER CRITIC DAY | Monday 7/7 | (during class)
• PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP | Tuesday & Friday 7/8, 7/11, 7/15  | 9:00am-1:00pm  AND  7/18 | 2:00-6:00pm
• GRAD SUMMER MIXER | Wednesday 7/9 | 4:30-6:30pm
• STUDIO VISIT: Thatiana Oliveira | Thursday 7/10
• STUDIO VISIT: Gabo Camnitzer | Thursday 7/10
• SUMMER LECTURE SERIES: Gabo Camnitzer | Thursday 7/10 | 12:00pm
• GROUP TRIP ICA BOSTON | Saturday 7/12 | Meet at museum @ 10:00am  (optional)
  • Tickets are free for MassArt students, see how to reserve your ticket HERE.
• SOWA GALLERY THESIS SHOW INSTALLATION | Tuesday 7/15 – Friday 7/18 | MassArt x SoWa Gallery
• STUDIO VISIT: Tyanna J. Buie | Thursday 7/17
• SUMMER LECTURE SERIES: Tyanna J. Buie | Thursday 7/17 | 12:00pm EST
• GALLERY VISIT | Friday 7/18 | Laisun Keane Gallery (Thesis Students)
• FIBER WORKSHOP | Friday & Tuesday 7/18, 7/22, 7/25, 7/29 | 2:00-6:00pm
• SOWA MFA SUMMER THESIS EXHIBITION OPENS | Saturday 7/19 | MassArt x SoWa Gallery
• THESIS ESSAY DUE | Monday 7/21
• STUDIO VISIT: Kelly Knight | Thursday 7/24
• SUMMER LECTURE SERIES (KEYNOTE): Zoila Andrea Coc-Chang | Thursday 7/24 | 4:00pm EST
• GROUP TRIP HARVARD FILM ARCHIVE | Friday 7/25 | afternoon/evening, exact time TBD (optional)
• STUDIO VISIT: Zoila Andrea Coc-Chang | Monday 7/28
• STUDIO VISIT: Mariah Doren | Monday 7/28
• THESIS TALKS | Wednesday 7/30 | 4:30-6:00pm EST | DMC Lecture Hall
• DORAN RECEPTION | Wednesday 7/30 | 6:30-8:00pm
• WRITTEN THESIS DEFENSE | Thursday 7/31 | 9:00am-4:00pm | Alumni Room

AUGUST 2025

• SOWA MFA SUMMER THESIS EXHIBITION FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION | Friday 8/1 | between 5:00-9:00pm | MassArt x SoWa Gallery
• REVIEW WEEK | Monday 8/4 – Thursday 8/7
• LAST DAY OF SUMMER RESIDENCY | RESIDENCY WRAP-UP MEETING | Friday 8/8
• SOWA GALLERY MFA SUMMER THESIS EXHIBITION CLOSES | Sunday 8/10 / MassArt x SoWa Gallery

MASSART CAMPUS CALENDARS

The MassArt Academic Calendar lists key dates and deadlines for students and the broader institution, including bill payments, holidays, and key academic dates.

The MassArt Events Calendar includes social events, on-campus and off-campus exhibitions, visiting artist talks, and other events and opportunities hosted by a range of departments and divisions.