About the Gallery

FERRIN CONTEMPORARY

WINTER & SPRING Hours: Sun-Wed. by Appointment | Thurs – Sat. 11 am – 5 pm

HISTORY

For more than 40 years, Ferrin Contemporary has been a leading source for contemporary and modern ceramic art. Located on MASS MoCA’s 16-acre campus in North Adams, MA, Ferrin Contemporary serves as both a project incubator and traditional commercial gallery program.

Curated exhibitions are both presented in the gallery and in partnership with galleries, museums, and educational institutions throughout the country.

In addition to creating opportunities for artists whose primary medium is clay, the gallery also works with private collectors, estates and archives to offer secondary market works for sale and gift to public collections.

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Ferrin Contemporary

B13, 1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA

Ferrin Contemporary, B13 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA

Housed in Building 13 on MASS MoCA‘s 16-acre campus in North Adams, Massachusetts

The year-round location is only a short walk from the museum’s front door.

B13 is also home to other galleries, Eckert Fine Art, The Studios at MASS MoCA and The Artist Book Foundation.

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Project Art

54 Main St. Cummington, MA

Project Art, 54 Main St. Cummington, MA

Housed in a renovated 8,000 square foot 19th-century mill building on the bank of the Westfield River, Project Art is midway between the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley , just 3.5 hours from NYC and 2.5 hours from Boston.

Link to projectart01026.com to learn more about Project Art and upcoming events.

Gallery viewings by appointment

To schedule a visit or to be informed about events held at Project Art, please email info@ferrincontemporary.com.

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Project Art was established by gallerist Leslie Ferrin and artist Sergei Isupov as a live-work space for the production of ceramic art. Ferrin Contemporary maintains a library, archives, and gallery to support the activities taking place in the building.

Located in a fully renovated 19th-century mill building on the Westfield River in rural Cummington, Massachusetts, Project Art offers studio space, workshops, and residencies for emerging and professional contemporary artists, writers, curators, and critics. We offer support for the completion of research, artworks, and exhibitions.

Project Art is open to the public by appointment and for programmed events. Artist Salons feature resident and local artists, and visiting scholars who present their work, opening a dialog with the wider art community. Master workshops are offered to benefit artists working in clay. The public gallery hosts shows by residents and visiting artists as well as group shows. Many of these are held in connection with Ferrin Contemporary.

MORE ABOUT PROJECT ART

ON VIEW | PAST & PRESENT & TOURING

Through innovative partnerships with leading museums and galleries, Ferrin Contemporary presents for view and sale exemplary works of ceramic art circa 1950 – present throughout the US and abroad.

Visit our projects, artists, and collections pages to learn more about current and upcoming offerings.

ARTISTS

EXHIBITIONS

COLLECTIONS

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

“At Ferrin Contemporary, we believe in promoting and celebrating diversity in all forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for artists, staff, and visitors of all backgrounds. We strive to showcase a wide range of perspectives, cultures, and identities in our exhibitions and programming. We recognize the importance of representation and actively work to amplify the voices of marginalized communities. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect and understanding, and we will continue to educate ourselves and others on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY

Ferrin Contemporary believes in providing equal access to all. If you encounter any difficulties accessing any part of our website, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@ferrincontemporary.com. Please include the specific issue and the relevant URL in your message, so we can work to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. We are committed to ensuring that all individuals can easily navigate and utilize our website.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“We would like to acknowledge the land on which we live. This land has been traditionally inhabited by the Pocumtuck and Mohawk peoples, and we honor the history and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in this region. We recognize the harm and trauma caused by ideologies of colonialism and commit to working towards reconciliation and justice for all Indigenous peoples.”

We would like to place this acknowledgment prominently on our website, as a reminder of our commitment to recognizing the indigenous peoples and their ongoing presence. We also include links and resources for those who want to learn more about the history and current issues of the Indigenous people of this region.

Links and resources to learn more about the Indigenous peoples of the region, and ways to support their communities:

The Native Land Digital: https://native-land.ca/
The National Museum of the American Indian: https://www.americanindian.si.edu/
Indian Land Tenure Foundation: https://www.iltf.org/
American Indian College Fund: https://www.collegefund.org/
The National Indian Child Welfare Association: https://www.nicwa.org/

*It is important to note that these resources are not specifically tailored to Western Massachusetts and are more general resources. It would be best to consult local resources, organizations, and leaders to learn more about the Indigenous peoples of Western Massachusetts and ways to support their communities.