As always, the Summer Workshop Program offers exceptional writing and visual arts classes with world-renowned faculty. This year, there are a few exciting changes waiting for you, including improved facilities and new community partnerships.

We are collaborating with East End Books to offer you a comprehensive selection of faculty titles. This year, we are pleased to partner with Cosmos Catering and Relish Bakery & Sandwich Shops to bring the best of Provincetown’s local food to you.

Each week begins on Sunday with a welcome reception and orientation, which includes an introductory meeting with workshop faculty. Workshops meet Monday through Friday. Your day begins with a continental breakfast. Students have 24-hour access to studios and classrooms, print shop, student lounge, digital media lab, and computer lab.

We host evening readings and artist talks by our faculty, offering students an opportunity to learn from and interact with faculty in a casual setting. We also have a student night with readings providing students an opportunity to share their work, and an open studios for visual artists to show what they have been working on.

All of the week’s events are designed to create a community where students, faculty, and staff come together to share in the joy of creative practice.

Weekly Schedule

Sunday
4:00-6:00 PM Check-in 
6:00 PM Orientation in the Stanley Kunitz Common Room
6:30 PM Introductory class meetings with faculty in assigned rooms
6:45-7:30 PM Welcome reception

Monday
8:30-9:00 AM Continental breakfast on deck or in student lounge (beverages in individual classrooms)
9:00 AM-4:00 PM Three-hour workshops in assigned classrooms/studios*
6:00 PM Faculty reading and artist talk in Stanley Kunitz Common Room**

Tuesday
8:30-9:00 AM Continental breakfast on deck or in student lounge (beverages in individual classrooms)
9:00 AM-4:00 PM Three-hour workshops in assigned classrooms/studios
6:00 PM Faculty reading and artist talk in Stanley Kunitz Common Room

Wednesday
8:30-9:00 AM Continental breakfast on deck or in student lounge (beverages in individual classrooms)
9:00 AM-4:00 PM Three-hour workshops in assigned classrooms/studios
6:00 PM Faculty reading and artist talk in Stanley Kunitz Common Room

Thursday
8:30-9:00 AM Continental breakfast on deck or in student lounge (beverages in individual classrooms)
9:00 AM-4:00 PM Three-hour workshops in assigned classrooms/studios
4:30 PM Student reception

Friday
8:30-9:00 AM Continental breakfast on deck or in student lounge (beverages in individual classrooms)
9:00 AM-4:00 PM Three-hour workshops in assigned classrooms/studios
4:30 PM Open studios
6:00 PM Provincetown gallery stroll (independent activity)

Saturday
By 12 PM Check-out for all students staying on-site

The Work Center also offers a variety of special events throughout the summer including gallery exhibitions and a summer awards celebration. For a comprehensive list of all Work Center summer events, please visit Events.

*Workshops meet 9 AM-12 PM, or 1-4 PM.
Please check workshop descriptions for specific times.

**A detailed schedule of faculty readings and artist talks will be provided upon check-in.