A free annual admission pass for artists!

 
Are you a Massachusetts artist? Sign up for our FREE ICA Artist Pass and enjoy unlimited general admission to the museum, year-round! 

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Supporting the vitality and vibrancy of our region’s artistic community is essential to the ICA. The Artist Pass program ensures our doors are always open to artists and creatives to discover, explore, and find inspiration at the museum. 

Artist Pass benefits: 

  • Free general admission every day for 1 person.
  • Downloadable digital pass, valid for one year from issue date. Please allow up to 10 business days to be emailed your digital Artist Pass.
  • Subscription to ICA eNews with information about exhibitions, talks, programs, and more.
  • Invitation to annual Artist Open House.

Notes and guidelines:

  • The ICA Artist Pass is open to visual, performing, and literary artists, living and working in Massachusetts.
  • To sign up for an ICA Artist Pass, you must complete our online form and share a link to your website or social media showing that you are actively pursuing your artistic practice in the Massachusetts community.
  • If you do not have online examples of your work, please reach out to ArtistPass@icaboston.org to verify eligibility.
  • The ICA Artist Pass is valid for one year from the date of issue. Passholders will receive an annual notification to renew for free, as long as they continue to live and work as an artist in Massachusetts.

FAQs

I am a Massachusetts artist under the age of 18. Can I sign up for an Artist Pass?
We recommend you sign up for a free +1 membership! +1 was created for youth and teens who want to be part of our creative museum community. Also, ICA admission is free every day for young people 18 and under.

What is the difference between an Artist Pass and ICA membership?
The Artist Pass program offers free general admission to artists in Massachusetts. ICA membership is open to everyone and includes a wide range of benefits and opportunities at the museum. Discover more about ICA membership.

The Artist Pass program is generously supported by Leslie Riedel and Scott Friend.