Mia Cross’s work spans multiple mediums, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, sewing, and murals. She roots her work in a strong sense of color whilst exploring themes around the human figure and narrative. Her work stems from moments in the everyday, to observations in mother nature, to chuckling at a good dad joke. Cross’s style is influenced by the technique of classically trained artists to the craft and whimsy of folk art. Currently her figurative work is semi autobiographical and dances between her inner and outer worlds.

          Mia was born and raised in Framingham, MA. She launched her career in 2014 following her graduation from Boston University where she studied painting and sculpture. Cross has been the recipient of multiple grants, including a VSC Boston University Alumni Grant, the Blanche Colman Grant and a Mass MoCa Match Grant. Recent residencies include the Archipelago Residency in Kökar, Finland, the Facebook Artist in Residence Program in Cambridge, MA, the Sasaki Artist in Residence Collaboration in Watertown, MA, the Vermont Studio Center Residency in Johnson, VT, and the Goetteman Residency at the Rocky Neck Art Colony in Gloucester, MA. Her work lives in private collections throughout the world and has recently been acquired by the Danforth Museum and Simmons University for their permanent collections. Cross splits her time between her studio work and mural work. She has created murals for the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Facebook Headquarters, Blick, the city of Framingham, Jack’s Abby Brewery, Tiffany & Co., Google, and more. Her home and permanent studio are located in Providence, RI but this year she is living in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her husband, cats, and dog.

* Currently accepting commissions for 2024. Click here for general painting commission pricing. 

Open for mural commissions for 2024 & 2025. Email for availability and pricing.

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