Traveling to Martha's Vineyard
MVICW Seminars & Lodging
The Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing is located on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. All classes, readings, and events will be held at the Vineyard Arts Project. Workshop participants may choose to stay on campus at the VAP or book lodging in many other guest houses, hotels, and hostels on the Vineyard. Full lodging options and prices for rooms at the VAP are available at our registration page. Martha's Vineyard has excellent restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops which offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, all within walking distance of the workshops. Visit here for an extensive listing of lodging and restaurants, beaches, nature trails, and other activities and information.
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The Vineyards Art Project
The Vineyard Arts Project is an artist residency located on the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard. The VAP campus is located in the seaside village of Edgartown, and is easily accessible with a ten minute walk into the center of town, a mile-and-a-half scenic bike ride to State Beach, and a few steps away from multiple bus stops, putting all popular island destinations within easy reach of conference attendees. Edgartown has a great variety of fine restaurants, grocery stores, welcoming cafes and bars, and a local bookstore and cinema. The VAP grounds are wonderfully tranquil and indoor spaces are comfortable and spacious, providing the perfect environment for conference goers to enjoy our summer seminars while also finding the space needed to develop new work. The VAP is located at 215 Upper Main Street.
Getting to the Vineyard
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An important note about booking travel: If you are planning to fly to Boston and take boat/ferry to MV, please make sure your flight to Boston arrives in the morning (ideally before noon) to allow time for the bus and ferry connections. When departing, make sure your flight out of Boston is after 2 pm in order to allow time for the ferry/bus to Logan airport from the island.
For anyone planning to drive their car to the island, make sure to book ferry reservations for your car from The Steamship Authority long in advance to ensure availability.