
The 27th Annual
SOMERVILLE OPEN STUDIOS
May 2 – 3, 2026
Explore artists’ studios and meet more than 400 visual artists living and working in Somerville during our annual open studio weekend and other events.
Volunteers Wanted
Somerville Open Studios is produced each year through the efforts of a dedicated team of volunteers. Time commitment can vary depending on your interest and availability.
Interested in joining us? You can learn more about SOS planning committee roles by visiting our volunteer page, filling out our volunteer form, or emailing us.
Planning Meetings
Our next planning meeting will be Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the studio of Dan Coughlin, 86 Joy Street. We’ll have pizza and drinks at 6:30 pm, with the meeting starting at 7 pm.
Please enter via the yellow door. Look for the SOS sandwich board. Off-street parking is available in front of the building. The studio is also a short walk from the East Somerville Green Line station.
Preview Our 2026 Event
This year more than 400 artists will open their studios during the weekend of May 2-3 at sites across the city of Somerville. Visit our artist directory to preview the art and artists.
Visit our Event Information page for information about SOS weekend and events leading up to the event.
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