MCLA in The Community
Connected & Impactful
MCLA is proud to be part of the North Berkshire community, building connections and creating opportunities that extend beyond campus. Through partnerships, service, events and the work of our students, faculty and staff, MCLA contributes to the region and helps make a difference in the communities we call home.
Stories, News and Insights from MCLA
MOSAIC
MOSAIC is MCLA’s community-serving cultural events program. MOSAIC brings people together through the acts of artistic and cultural exchange in order to learn about each other, break through barriers to understanding, and build the commonalities that define communities.
MOSAIC presents public cultural events in the form of exhibitions, performances, workshops, readings, lectures, and discussions. Our events are inclusive, diverse, and accessible, and focus on the exchange between communities, artists, faculty, and students.
Service & Leadership
Service is in MCLA's DNA. Leadership, on and off campus, provides the competencies for effective participation in civic and democratic life. These guide us to become responsible local and global citizen. Our Stories are impressions we leave behind that others may follow.
Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, North Adams blends mountain views, small-city energy and a thriving arts scene. From world-class museums like MASS MoCA to outdoor adventures and a walkable downtown, North Adams offers students a place to learn, create and explore.
Set in the heart of western Massachusetts, the Berkshires—known locally as “the Birks”—offer a unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant arts and year-round adventure. From mountain trails and ski slopes to world-class museums, music and small-town charm, it’s a place where learning, creativity and exploration come together.
