Artwear 2026

Crystal Ballroom • 55 Davis Square (Somerville Theatre building)
Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Doors open 6 pm, show begins at 7 pm

Photo by Grace DuVal of Martha Friend‘s work worn by Ruth Faris

The term Artwear refers to clothing and other wearables designed as conceptual or fine art. Artwear operates outside of the boundaries normally presented in fashion to favor an approach that prioritizes style and vision.

This year’s SOS fashion show will once again be held at the Crystal Ballroom in Davis Square on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The Crystal Ballroom is directly above the Somerville Theatre. Doors open at 6pm for cocktail hour with the show beginning at 7pm; seating is first come, first served. The venue will have a full bar and runway seating. The event is free for the public to view original textile art by Somerville artists! 

Artwear is presented with support from a grant from the Somerville Arts Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

To participate in Artwear as a Designer or a Volunteer, please fill out this form!

Our next planning meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 10th at 7pm at 91 Sacramento St. in Somerville.

We’ll publish more information about this year’s Artwear show later in the spring. In the meantime, take a look at the designers featured in last year’s Artwear event.

Photo by Grace DuVal of the Artwear 2025 program