The Wassaic Project
An artist-run nonprofit gallery, artist residency, and education center in the hamlet of Wassaic.
About The Wassaic Project
The Wassaic Project in the hamlet of Wassaic, NY, is an artist-run nonprofit dedicated to contemporary art, education, and community engagement. Centered in Maxon Mills, a striking seven-story former grain elevator, it hosts year-round exhibitions, an artist residency program, and public programming that transforms the surrounding hamlet into a vibrant cultural hub.
At its core is a dynamic residency program welcoming over a hundred artists annually across disciplines, from visual art to writing, music, and film. Known for its family-friendly model, the program supports artists at varying stages of their careers, fostering collaboration, experimentation, and dialogue while lowering barriers to participation.
The organization also plays a strong local role through educational initiatives that engage thousands of students via workshops, after-school programs, and summer camps. Events like Open Studios invite the public into the creative process, reinforcing the Wassaic Project’s broader mission: using art as a catalyst for connection, learning, and rural revitalization.
Art shown: Mary Tooley Parker, Jen Hitchings, Woomin Kim
Vibe: Artistic and community-focused with a family-friendly atmosphere
Highlights: Artist residencies, public art installations, educational programs
What to try: Attend an artist talk or explore a multi-story exhibition at Maxon Mills
Who it's for: Art enthusiasts, emerging artists, families with creative interests
Hours note: Check the Wassaic Project's website for event schedules and public access hours
At its core is a dynamic residency program welcoming over a hundred artists annually across disciplines, from visual art to writing, music, and film. Known for its family-friendly model, the program supports artists at varying stages of their careers, fostering collaboration, experimentation, and dialogue while lowering barriers to participation.
The organization also plays a strong local role through educational initiatives that engage thousands of students via workshops, after-school programs, and summer camps. Events like Open Studios invite the public into the creative process, reinforcing the Wassaic Project’s broader mission: using art as a catalyst for connection, learning, and rural revitalization.
Art shown: Mary Tooley Parker, Jen Hitchings, Woomin Kim
Vibe: Artistic and community-focused with a family-friendly atmosphere
Highlights: Artist residencies, public art installations, educational programs
What to try: Attend an artist talk or explore a multi-story exhibition at Maxon Mills
Who it's for: Art enthusiasts, emerging artists, families with creative interests
Hours note: Check the Wassaic Project's website for event schedules and public access hours
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