VISIT US
in Building 13 on the MASS MoCA campus
1315 MASS MoCA WAY, North Adams, Massachusetts 01247
Housed in an airy building on MASS MoCA’s 16-acre campus, Ferrin Contemporary’s year-round location is only a short walk from the museum’s front door. Specializing in contemporary ceramic art and sculpture, the changing exhibitions feature on-going presentations of current work by established international artists.
CURRENT HOURS
by Appointment
Thursdays to Saturdays
For an appointment
call 413.346.4004
OR email info@ferrincontemporary.com
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
At Ferrin Contemporary, we feature solo exhibitions by mid-career and represented artists, and also offer works for sale works for sale from artist archives, estates and private collections. Our curated thematic group exhibitions of contemporary ceramic art explore connections between the decorative and fine arts and design by American and international artists. Ferrin Contemporary partners with museums, institutions, and other programs to support the creative practice of represented artists through curated projects, touring exhibitions and educational programming.
“Since the turn of the 20th century, urban creatives have flocked to the Berkshires—a quiet, mountainous region in Massachusetts—as a fresh air summer retreat. Over the years, these fair-weather tourists have left their mark on the area, establishing a rich assortment of arts institutions and seasonal programs highlighting every conceivable discipline, from theater to sculpture.” — Artsy
Known as ArtCountry, this area is home to cultural destinations including MASS MoCA, The Clark Art Institute, Williams College Museum of Art and nearby, the Bennington Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum and Hancock Shaker Village. Festivals and performances take place throughout the year at MASS MoCA but peak during the summer months with full schedules at Williamstown Theater Festival, Jacob’s Pillow Dance and Tanglewood.
Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, The Clark, galleries, and many great restaurants make the Berkshires the perfect art vacation destination along with the amazing natural beauty of the mountains themselves.
Whether you come on your own or bring a group, let us help you “curate” your itinerary to include seasonal farm-to-table dining, our favorite nature trails, top shows in the area museums and provide access to behind the scenes with artists and curators in studios, galleries, historic sites and gardens.
Let Ferrin Contemporary help you organize a group itinerary to visit the Berkshires. We are now scheduling 2020 – 21 tours for individuals, museum and collector groups.
Begin or end your visit to North Adams at our gallery in Building 13 with a warm welcome. For groups of eight or more, consider a catered event with gallery artists and meet our neighbors: Artist Book Foundation and The Studios at MASS MoCA then begin to explore the world of MASS MoCA and the Berkshires for more museums, local art and great food at our local restaurants.
ART CONCIERGE SERVICES
Let us help plan your visit with a curated itinerary. We can help you arrange studio visits, navigate various museum exhibitions and performance offerings, as well as recommend trails and outdoor adventures. Click here to contact us by e-mail. Or give us a call.
Sample itinerary for a 4-day, self-driven, curated visit to the Berkshires
Sample itinerary for a guided visit to the Berkshires lead by Gallery Director, Leslie Ferrin
Additional fees apply for guided experiences. Please email info@ferrincontemporary.com to inquire about pricing and curating your visit.
BOOK YOUR STAY
There are many great options for overnight stays from boutique to vintage, airbnb, historic properties to cozy country inns, the Berkshires has it all.
Click here for a listing for accomodations near North Adams.
Click here for a link to ProjectArt’s lodging listing to stay in the Hilltowns.
From farm-to-table to curb-side pick-up, The Berkshires has dining accommodations for any palate.
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OUR NEIGHBORS IN BUILDING 13
Ferrin Contemporary is in good company in Building 13 on MASS MoCA’s factory campus.
Next door, Eckert Fine Art is a leading gallery and consultant on Post-War and Contemporary Art.
The Artist Book Foundation is dedicated to documenting and celebrating the lives and work of artists through the richest visual presentations and most informed narratives. Preserving and sharing this artistic heritage enriches our communities and provides inspiration for current and future generations.
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Hosted by MASS MoCA’s Assets for Artists program, selected artists in The Studios at MASS MoCA receive private studio space on MASS MoCA’s campus, newly renovated housing, free access to the museum’s galleries throughout the residency, optional financial and business coaching from Assets for Artists staff, and a daily group meal.
MUSEUMS NEAR FERRIN CONTEMPORARY
AT MASS MoCA
North Adams, MA
Through Spring 2023 “ceramics are everywhere” at MASS MoCA
- Ceramics in the Expanded Field featuring Nicole Cherubini, Armando Guadalupe Cortés, Francesca DiMattio, Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Kahlil Robert Irving, Anina Major, Rose B. Simpson, and Linda Sormin through April 10, 2023
- forever in your debt by kelli rae adams through May 29, 2023
- Defining Moments at KIDSPACE through June 5, 2023
- Wall (Hot Blue Terra Cotta) by Sarah Crowner through 2024
- And many more exhibitions…
- OPEN STUDIOS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, THURSDAY, APRIL 27
Each event will take place from 5-7 PM in Building 13 + Building 34.
Free, open to all. Masks encouraged.
Directions to the Studios:
B.13 When you park in the main visitor lot at MASS MoCA, Building 13 is right in front of you. You’ll see Ferrin Contemporary and Eckert Fine Art galleries on the first floor. Enter through the side door (on the end of the building farthest from Rt. 2) and take the stairs or elevator to the second floor.
B.34 Is located across from Bright Ideas Brewery in the front entrance courtyard of MASS MoCA’s campus. When looking out from Bright Ideas, just head straight and then to the left up the ramp to the Studios entrance (black door).
THE CLARK
Williamstown, MA
- FREE entry through March 31, 2023.
- View the museum’s beautiful and curious Sevres new acquisition, a wonderful addition to their Sevres collection.
WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART
Williamstown, MA
- FREE entry. View exceptional works from the museum’s permanent collection and rotating exhibitions.
MASS MoCA is one of the world’s liveliest centers for making and enjoying today’s most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA is able to embrace all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification.
A 15-minute drive west of Ferrin Contemporary and MASS MoCA, is the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute—recently renovated by Tadao Ando. The permanent collection features European and American paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century. The collection is especially rich in French Impressionist and Academic paintings, British oil sketches, drawings, and silver, and the work of American artists Winslow Homer, George Inness, and John Singer Sargent.
Only a short drive from The Clark, the college town of Williamstown is unexpectedly buzzing each summer thanks to the Williamstown Theatre Festival. These intimate seasonal performances are matched by the school’s impressive art museum. The museum’s mission, “to advance learning through lively and innovative approaches to art for the students of Williams College and communities beyond the campus” means visitors from outside the college are met with a warm welcome. And, there is no admission fee.
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The Bennington Museum is about the creativity of southern Vermont, eastern New York State, northwestern Massachusetts, and southern New Hampshire in all its forms, from the 18th century to the present. By connecting you with real objects of art and history, and by challenging you with complex ideas, the museum excites your imagination, inspires innovation, and brings delight.
Norman Rockwell Museum, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, is dedicated to education and art appreciation inspired by the legacy of Norman Rockwell. The museum preserves, studies and communicates with a worldwide audience the life, art and spirit of Norman Rockwell and the field of illustration.
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Visit the home of American Abstract Artists George L.K. Morris and Suzy Frelinghuysen, set on a 46-acre estate in the heart of Lenox, Massachusetts. View their paintings, frescoes, and sculpture; experience their exquisite collection of American and European Cubist Art.
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MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS
Jacob’s Pillow Dance is lauded worldwide as a “hub and mecca of dancing” (TIME Magazine), “one of America’s most precious cultural assets” (Mikhail Baryshnikov), and “the dance center of the nation” (The New York Times). “The Pillow” is a treasured 220-acre National Historic Landmark, a recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Arts, and home to America’s longest-running international dance festival. Each year thousands of people from across the U.S. and around the globe visit to experience The Festival with more than 50 dance companies and 200 free performances, talks, and events.
Since 1955, the Williamstown Theatre Festival has brought America’s finest actors, directors, designers, and playwrights to the Berkshires, engaging a loyal audience of both residents and summer visitors. Each season is designed to present unique opportunities for artists and audience alike, revisiting classic plays with innovative productions, developing and nurturing bold new plays and musicals, and offering a rich array of accompanying cultural events including Free Theatre, Late-Night Cabarets, readings, workshops, and educational programs.
Further south, Lenox, Massachusetts, thrives during the summer thanks in part to the legendary Tanglewood Music Festival, which brings acclaimed contemporary classical acts to the rural bandshell. Tanglewood has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937. Pack a picnic and head to Tanglewood for a starlit night of world-class music.
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LOCAL RESOURCES
A listing of current exhibits, performances, events, and other local offerings in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
A detailed listing of current exhibits, performances, events, and other local offerings in North Adams, Massachusetts
The ArtCountry collaborative brings together the Bennington Museum, Williams College Museum of Art, Clark Art Institute, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and MASS MoCA. The five institutions are using the ArtCountry collaboration to advertise North Berkshire and the west corner of Southern Vermont as a singular destination of cultural attractions and natural resources. Combination tickets provide access to these museums at a reduced rate. Click here to read more.
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