LIFE IN TIME OF COVID
Stories from the World of MASS MoCA
Here in our beloved Berkshires … the museums are closed, performances are canceled and our friends in hospitality don’t know when they can safely welcome visitors again. The people who live and work here are furloughed, their jobs in limbo and exhibitions closed. With performances canceled and galleries closed, MASS MoCA announced 120 layoffs on April 11. Remaining staff salaries had to be cut and plans for reopening remains unknown. Many who work in the creative economy are artists who blend their studio practice with part-time work in the museums, or as educators, freelancers, or jobs in hospitality. While we await the government relief programs for individuals, cultural institutions and small businesses, we hear stories from those who work in the creative economy about coping, adjusting and trying to make ends meet.
We are devoting this newsletter to them, the people we work within the World of MASS MoCA and hope you can offer a little support during these challenging times.
Every little bit helps.
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FERRIN CONTEMPORARY is located in Building 13 on the MASS MoCA campus. The gallery is closed until the museum reopens. Our featured artist Evan Hauser is on view at The Porches Inn also closed.
Take a virtual tour of NATURE/NURTURE at Ferrin Contemporary
Evan Hauser at The Porches Inn and our touring exhibitions throughout the country.
Life in the Time of Covid
read the series in director notes
HERE
Be Safe – Be Well – Stay in Touch
Leslie Ferrin, director Ferrin Contemporary
Leslie Ferrin photo John Polak
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