Facilities
The Millay Arts campus is comprised of two structures: the Barn and the Main Building.
The Barn was constructed in 1926 by Vincent and her husband Eugene Boissevain from a classic Sears Roebuck kit. It was renovated by Norma Millay Ellis in 1980, thirteen years after she founded the residency.
The Main House was completed in 1997, funded by a grant from the MacArthur Foundation, and is an early example of universal ADA-design.
Rustic and beloved by our alumni, the studios allow for intense concentration while the charming bedrooms are cool in the summer and cozy in the winter. The Barn features four bedrooms, four studios, two bathrooms, a small kitchenette and an alumni library.
The main building houses administrative offices as well as shared living, kitchen and dining spaces, along with a B&W darkroom and workstation (with computer and printer). The Speinson Suite features a large studio, two bedrooms and bathroom, allowing us to welcome artists who are in collaboration and/or those in need of a caregiver during their residency. The McClennan/Hope Suite features a Yamaha U1 upright piano, a bedroom and bath.
The Main Building also has two libraries: the Nancy Graves Memorial Library was donated by the acclaimed sculptor (who, like Vincent, graduated from Vassar College); the Alumni Collection contains publications from past residents.
