Summer Institute – Beverly Residency
June 21 – June 27, 2026
Give yourself the time you’ve been craving to be creative with the camaraderie of fellow art educators. Montserrat’s Art Educator Summer Institute offers a week-long session to reconnect with your artist self. Participants will be immersed in our studio spaces, building on their art practice while learning new skills to bring back to the classroom.
LOCATION: Montserrat College of Art is woven into the vibrant Arts District of downtown Beverly, MA. Our campus is just three blocks from the beach and five train stops from Boston. Summer in Beverly is bursting with inspiration. Explore nearby Dane Street beach, attend a community summer concert at Beverly Commons, or take a free yoga class at beautiful Lynch Park.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Apartment-style accommodations create an authentic artist-in-residence experience with shared common space, kitchen, bathroom, and double or single bedrooms.
COST: The cost is $700 for shared accommodations (double bedroom) or $850 for a single bedroom and includes:
- Participation in two studio art workshops (four days of instruction):
- Morning session: 9am–12pm
- Afternoon session: 1pm–4pm
- Individual and group studio space
- An optional field trip (Wednesday) to the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester and picturesque Rockport, MA, full of galleries, shops, and ocean vistas.
- Daily continental breakfasts
- A welcome reception on Sunday and a closing reception on Friday, where participants share the work they’ve created during the week.
- 30 Professional Development Points (PDPs)
Please note: Workshops will be listed in early Spring 2025, and we will email you separately to capture your preferences (first and second options will be requested). Thank you!
DEADLINES AND REFUND POLICY: Registration and tuition payments are due by June 16. Full refunds will be given up until June 1, and 50% will be refunded until June 23. No refunds will be given after June 23.
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact [email protected].
2026 Summer Art Educator Institute Workshops
Workshops will run Monday-Thursday. Friday is an optional field trip day; participants may join all or part of the field trip or spend time working in the studio or engaging in an activity of their choosing. The exact titles of workshops will be shared in the Spring, but they will be within these disciplines:
Painting Workshops
This workshop invites participants to explore their own creativity through painting. You will experiment with different materials and approaches, discovering what inspires and challenges your practice. The focus is on personal expression, experimentation, and creative exploration in a supportive group environment.
Drawing Workshops
In this workshop, participants will engage with a variety of drawing practices and approaches. Exercises and open-ended exploration encourage experimentation, observation, and the development of individual style. Guidance and discussion support each artist in finding their own direction.
Animation Workshops
This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of stop-motion animation. Students will explore ways to bring images and objects to life through movement, experimenting with materials, timing, and basic techniques. The focus is on creativity, discovery, and developing short animated sequences.
Illustration Workshops
Participants will explore the process of creating illustrations from concept to finished image. The workshop emphasizes idea development, composition, and visual storytelling, with opportunities to experiment with different approaches and techniques. Feedback and group discussion help guide creative growth.
Fiber Sculpture Workshops
This workshop explores the possibilities of working with fiber and textile materials. Participants will experiment with techniques such as weaving, yarn work, and sculpture, creating projects that are both creative and adaptable. The focus is on hands-on exploration and inspiration for further practice.
Printmaking Workshops
Participants will explore various printmaking techniques in this workshop, experimenting with materials, layering, and textures. The emphasis is on creative exploration and developing individual expression through print-based processes.
Collaging Workshops
This workshop invites participants to explore collage as a medium for creative experimentation. Working with a variety of materials, participants will explore composition, color, and texture, using both structured exercises and open-ended play to develop personal approaches.
“The impact of the whole program really got me motivated and re-inspired. It gave me many tools to take home.” –2024 Summer Institute participant
“It was a great way to kickstart the summer and get into a good art-making groove.”
–2024 Summer Institute participant“I would definitely recommend it as an opportunity to get back into a creative flow, learn some new skills, and spend time in community.” –2024 Summer Institute participant