WMAA is an association of artists that is comprised of  five different groups in two separate buildings at 144 Moody Street in Waltham.  We live and work in these spaces. 

We would like to welcome our newest members, First Floor Studios, who are located in Building 4. Artists from this studio can be found under "First Floor Studios" on the Artists page.

A revolution started here! Two hundred years ago, the Waltham Cotton and Wool Factory established its business along the Charles River in what is currently the location of the WMAA at 144 Moody Street in Waltham. Later, Francis Cabot Lowell along with others, formed the Boston Manufacturing Company, which produced bolts of cloth by the thousands. The BMC was radical in two major ways: it produced cotton and woolen goods on a tremendous scale and used water powered looms; at least 7 years before the mills in Lowell and Lawrence. Indeed, Waltham has been a city of many firsts, including one of the first artists' collectives in the area. 

The Revolution continues. Over 30 years ago, a group of artists began to rehabilitate space in the same buildings that once employed hundreds and had fallen into disuse. Using our money, talent, and labor we transformed the neglected and degenerating buildings into studios where we can create art, and in some cases, reside.

The artists of the WMAA have a long history of community involvement as educators, arts events organizars and community leaders. Our artists offer free programs to children, the elderly and the general public.  Our most well known community event is the ANNUAL WMAA OPEN STUDIOS.

The WMAA OPEN STUDIOS takes place each year on the first weekend of November.  The 76 artists of the WMAA, open their homes and studios to the public. Works of all mediums imaginable are demonstrated, displayed and discussed. For more information click on the OPEN STUDIOS link on the top left of this page, or email: info@wmaastudios.org.