Event Information
2026 Open Studios Event
This year’s Somerville Open Studios will take place on Saturday + Sunday, May 2-3, 2026, from 12-6 pm each day, at artists’ studios and homes all over Somerville.
The Artwear fashion show will happen on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Crystal Ballroom in Davis Square.
Registration to participate in SOS 2026 is open through February 15, 2026.
2025 Open Studios Event
Somerville Open Studios 2025 took place on Saturday + Sunday, May 3-4, 2025, from 12-6 pm each day, at 115 artists’ studios and homes all over Somerville. It featured more than 400 local artists.
SOS 2025 included these exhibits and events that showcased Somerville artists. We expect to present similar events and exhibits in 2026.
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PLASTICO: How to Save the Earth and What to Do with All This Plastic?
Read more: PLASTICO: How to Save the Earth and What to Do with All This Plastic?This event at the Brickbottom Artist Building aimed to educate the public on the environmental impact of plastic. During the activity, visitors were guided by artist Katya Popova to engage in creative exploration, repurposing plastic materials.
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The DAWN of Compliance
Read more: The DAWN of ComplianceDAWN was an immersive installation and interactive performance piece that squeezed everyday bureaucracy into a surreal journey of absurd rituals, performative protocol, and metaphysical paperwork. Visitors were guided through a series of administrative encounters, some sincere, some satirical, and all designed to explore themes of control, compliance, and transformation.