MCLA Gallery 51

04/06/2026

Signs of Life: Inventions of Sickly and Virtuous Minds

NORTH ADAMS, MA — May 1, 2026, to May 17, 2026, at MCLA Gallery 51

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is excited to showcase this year’s senior art projects from Shyane Gladu, Jenni Murphy, Max Sweeney, and Stephanie Trotto.

‘Signs of Life: Inventions of Sickly and Virtuous Minds is a collection of works that opens new worlds, revealing deep personal spaces and illuminating the dark yet inspiring portrayals of bodies and forms.

The exhibition will open with a reception on Friday, May 1, from 5-7 pm at 51 Main St, North Adams. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.

02/28/2026

Join us this First Friday March 6th at Gallery 51 for Junli Song’s performance “the garden of memory” performances at 6:30 and 7:00

02/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of Junli Song’s “the garden of memory”! We want to thank Junli for creating an immersive experience for our guest as they navigated their way through her creative universe - the in-between cosmos. Exhibit is open now until April 12th



Gallery 51 hours: Tues/Wed/Thur 11:00-3:00, Fri/Sat/Sun 11:00-4:00

02/05/2026

Tomorrow!!!
Join Gallery 51 and Junli Song for the opening reception of her exhibition “the garden of memory” Tomorrow, February 6th, 5:00-7:00. 51 Main St North Adams MA
In “the garden of memory” artist Junli Song invites viewers to enter into her creative universe, the In-Between Cosmos, with an immersive installation created directly on the walls of the space using hand-cut papers, prints, ceramics, and other materials. This exhibition grows out of the cyclical nature of storytelling within her practice: Song not only makes in response to stories, but also invents myths to interpret what she creates. The narrative behind the Garden of Memory is inspired by her last installation, Hagoromo (University of Iowa, 2024), which explored a spirit realm populated by golden clouds and celestial beings. Who are these beings and what happens to souls when they die? This installation explores the story that emerged from wondering and dreaming these questions into being.

02/02/2026

Join Gallery 51 and Junli Song for the First Friday opening reception of her exhibition “the garden of memory” This Friday February 6th, 5:00-7:00. 51 Main St North Adams MA
In The Garden of Memory, artist Junli Song invites viewers to enter into her creative universe, the In-Between Cosmos, with an immersive installation created directly on the walls of the space using hand-cut papers, prints, ceramics, and other materials. This exhibition grows out of the cyclical nature of storytelling within her practice: Song not only makes in response to stories, but also invents myths to interpret what she creates. The narrative behind the Garden of Memory is inspired by her last installation, Hagoromo (University of Iowa, 2024), which explored a spirit realm populated by golden clouds and celestial beings. Who are these beings and what happens to souls when they die? This installation explores the story that emerged from wondering and dreaming these questions into being.

01/27/2026

Junli song is working away on her installation “the garden of memory” at MCLA’s Gallery 51. Her exhibition opens First Friday February 6th. Hope you’ll join us 5:00-7:00!

01/12/2026

Last Week to Apply!
OPEN CALL FOR WINDOW INSTALLATIONS
MCLA’s MOSAIC – 49 Main Street, North Adams
Overview
MCLA’s MOSAIC invites local artists to submit proposals for rotating window installations in the storefront windows at 49 Main Street, North Adams. This initiative aims to enliven Main Street by transforming these windows into creative, publicly accessible art spaces visible 24/7.
Selected artists will have one week to install their work, which will remain on view for four weeks, followed by one week to deinstall. Artists are responsible for providing all materials and labor for installation and deinstallation. There is a $250 stipend for selected artists. MOSAIC will supply project signage and promote each installation through social media.
Timeline
Submission deadline: End of day January 18, 2026
Artist notification: January 30, 2026
Installation cycles:
Install: Week of Feb 23 | Deinstall: Week of Mar 30

Install: Week of Apr 6 | Deinstall: Week of May 11

Install: Week of May 18 | Deinstall: Week of Jun 22

Install: Week of Jun 29 | Deinstall: Week of Aug 3
Proposal Requirements
Submit a single PDF via email to [email protected] including:
Contact information: mailing address, phone number, and email
Installation proposal (up to 500 words)

Five images of previous or related work

Resume

Availability indicating which installation/deinstallation cycles you would be able to commit to

01/02/2026

Last two days to see Ecologies of the In/between! Gallery 51 is open today and tomorrow, January 2 & 3 from 10:00am - 2:00 pm. And happy new year!

12/22/2025

OPEN CALL FOR WINDOW INSTALLATIONS
MCLA’s MOSAIC – 49 Main Street, North Adams
Overview
MCLA’s MOSAIC invites local artists to submit proposals for rotating window installations in the storefront windows at 49 Main Street, North Adams. This initiative aims to enliven Main Street by transforming these windows into creative, publicly accessible art spaces visible 24/7.
Selected artists will have one week to install their work, which will remain on view for four weeks, followed by one week to deinstall. Artists are responsible for providing all materials and labor for installation and deinstallation. There is a $250 stipend for selected artists. MOSAIC will supply project signage and promote each installation through social media.
Timeline
Submission deadline: End of day January 18, 2026
Artist notification: January 30, 2026

Installation cycles:
Install: Week of Feb 23 | Deinstall: Week of Mar 30
Install: Week of Apr 6 | Deinstall: Week of May 11
Install: Week of May 18 | Deinstall: Week of Jun 22
Install: Week of Jun 29 | Deinstall: Week of Aug 3

Proposal Requirements
Submit a single PDF via email to [email protected] including:
Contact information: mailing address, phone number, and email
Installation proposal (up to 500 words)
Five images of previous or related work
Resume
Availability indicating which installation/deinstallation cycles you would be able to commit to. Details in link in bio.

02/26/2025

MOSAIC Presents “ReWritten” - A multimedia Dance Theatre work exploring the relationship between Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne. 

Dance artists Matthew Cumbie and Tom Truss will premiere this evening-length multimedia dance theater performance that travels through time to examine the relationship between writers Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne and extend the q***r archive.

Performances will take place in Venable Theater, on MCLA’s campus, on February 28 and March 1. For more information and tickets to the performance, visit www.mcla.edu/mosaic

Ticket link in bio!

09/17/2024

09/11/2024

Join MCLA Professor this Saturday, from 1-3 pm for a collaborative risograph workshop at the MOSAIC Events space (49 Main St). Bring your favorite, or memorable, recipe you wish to share, learn the basics of the risograph, and leave with mini recipe book!

Space is limited, so please email [email protected] to secure your spot.