Massachusetts College of Art and Design will issue the Master of Fine Arts degree. MassArt is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

2. How much is the tuition and what does it cover?

Tuition is approximately $20,000 annually and covers the cost of all course-related expenses, including the tuition and fees for courses in Provincetown and off-site interactions including on-line courses and interactions with mentors. The cost of tuition does not cover room and board.

3. Where will people stay and how much will this cost?

The MFAWC program has relationships with several bed and breakfasts, studios and condos within a few minutes walk from FAWC. Students receive an up-to-date listing of accommodations from the Graduate Office. Costs range from $210 to $600 per week for the 3 ½ week residency. You can also go to www.provincetown.com for additional information.

4. How do I apply to this program?

Please visit www.massart.com and connect to the admissions site where an application can be downloaded, and to graduate programs for additional information. You can also visit the Boston campus and recieve an application from the Office of Graduate Programs or call 617-879-7178.

5. What should my portfolio contain?

The portfolio should contain a series of works that documents a sustained investigation of a core set of visual issues. Work from assorted media that investigates related concerns is also appropriate.

6. Where do I send my application?

All application materials are sent to the Office of Graduate Programs at MassArt. A preliminary screening will lead to the selection of a group of finalists who will be interviewed by phone. All candidates should receive notification of whether or not they are accepted by late April.

7. Are all applicants required to have received an undergraduate degree in the arts?

No. While all applicants must have received a completed undergraduate degree, it is not necessary that it be in the arts. It is expected that many candidates will have pursued other interests and assorted career paths.

8. What facilities will I have access to at the Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC)?

Each student will share a partitioned two-person studio that is well-lighted with high-ceilings. In addition, students have access to a printmaking studio, photography studio and computer lab. Also available are a lounge area, a gallery, a large conference/critique room and extensive outside space.

9. Are there library facilities available?

Students have access on-line to the entire MassArt library system and database. The Provincetown Public Library is within two blocks of FAWC, and FAWC has a small collection of art books.

10. Should I bring recent work and projects to the first residency session?

Yes. Students should make arrangements to bring or ship recent and on-going work to FAWC. Shipped work should arrive a week before the session begins. It will be viewed by other students and faculty in the week of the residency.

11. How are mentors for the non-residency sessions selected?

Often mentors are suggested by the faculty or the Dean of Graduate Programs. Alternately, students may propose to work with a specific mentor. To propose a mentor, a student has the mentor submit an Application Form along with a resume to be approved by the Dean of Graduate Programs. Mentors should have experience with advanced undergraduate or graduate students and be conversant with the issues that a student is addressing. Students work with two to four mentors during the four non-residency sessions. You do not have to identify a mentor before the first September residency.

12. How do the non-residency critical studies and art history courses work?

These courses are taught by art history faculty with experience in teaching on-line courses. Synchronous and asynchronous interactions will take place so that students can interact with members of their cohort while they are off-site. Students must have use of a computer that can access the internet and download images and text files.

13. When does the program begin in September?

The program begins the last days of August or the beginning of September. Students are encouraged to arrive a few days early to familiarize themselves with Provincetown. The May residency begins in the second week of May.

14. How do I get to Provincetown and will I need transportation when in residence?

You can reach Provincetown by boat, plane, bus, or car. Provincetown is great for biking and walking; the close proximity of lodging, restaurants, food stores, etc. makes a car unnecessary.

15. What is the weather like in September and May?

September and May are temperate months. Average high and low temperatures are 72F and 60F in September and 62F and 48F in May, with a 14% chance of precipitation in September and a 28% chance in May. In both months, mornings and evenings can be cold.

16. Where can I find more information on Provincetown?

Please visit www.provincetown.com for information on lodging, places to eat, and the art scene.

17. Is it possible to tour the facilities in Provincetown?

You can always visit FAWC as it is open year-round and has regular exhibits, readings and slide presentations. For a tour please contact Barbara Baker at barbara.baker@massart.edu. Propective students are encouraged to visit in May and September when residencies are in session.

For further questions on the Program or the Residencies in Provincetown, please contact Barbara Baker at barbara.baker@massart.edu.