FAWC Summer Workshops

Program Type: Open enrollment week-long intensive workshops

Geographic Scope: Open to artists and writers nationally and internationally

Number of Workshops: 60-70 week-long workshops annually

Expected Participants: Over 500 students per summer

Program Duration: Summer 2026 (specific dates vary by workshop)

Writing Workshops:

• Poetry
• Fiction
• Memoir
• Nonfiction
• Playwriting

Visual Arts Workshops:

• Painting
• Drawing
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Watercolor
• Photography

Eligibility: Open enrollment; all skill levels welcome

Faculty: Award-winning instructors

Location: Provincetown, MA

Tuition Tiers (2026):

1. $900 - 'Pay it Forward' Tuition Level: For those financially able to support scholarship program
2. $800 - Standard Tuition Level: True cost of workshop; supports instructor compensation and operations
3. $700 - Moderately-Subsidized Tuition Level: For those needing financial assistance
4. $500 - Subsidized Tuition Level: Targeted to students and educators
5. $400 - Card to Culture Tuition Level: For EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholders (Mass Cultural Council Card to Culture program)

Additional Support: Scholarships available for full tuition coverage; housing and travel stipends available through partner scholarships

Contact:

• Program Director: David Simpson (dsimpson@fawc.org)
• Address: 24 Pearl Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
• Phone: 508.487.9960
• Email: info@fawc.org

Registration Process

Important Note: Do not register for a workshop before applying for a scholarship. Space is reserved for scholarship recipients.

Steps:

1. Browse Summer Workshops Catalog at https://fawc.org/summer-workshops/
2. Register for desired workshop(s)
3. Select tuition tier at registration
4. If scholarship applicant, apply separately (see scholarship section)

Payment:

• Complete registration with chosen tuition level
• Payment due upon registration confirmation

Tiered Tuition Selection:

• Choose the tuition level that matches your financial situation
• Same experience regardless of tier selected
• All students receive identical instruction and materials

For Questions:

• Email: dsimpson@fawc.org
• Phone: 508.487.9960