For Artists

Somerville West Branch Library Atrium • 40 College Avenue
April 27 – May 11, 2026
Reception: to be announced

The theme of Somerville Open Studios this year is:
RE SIST, RE NEW, 
RE MIX, RE BUILD,
RE FRAME, RE FLECT, 
RE ALLY!  

Artists are encouraged to be creative and explore different ways art builds hope, strength and resilience! 

Artists may submit 8 X10 inch 2D artwork.

Drop art off April 15-24.
PLACE ART IN SEALED PLASTIC BINS on front porches
52 Bay State Ave  (Elena Clamen)  or 17 Prospect Hill Ave (Katie Brillantes) 

PLEASE DO NOT MATTE or FRAME  ARTWORK

Please include the artist’s name, age, and the title of the art on the back of the artwork. If you are able, please provide a $2-$4 donation when you drop off the art to help cover the cost of the mattes, or Venmo @Elena-Clamen, (617) 817-7670

This year, the art will be displayed at the Somerville West Branch Library Atrium, 40 College Avenue, during regular library hours. We’ll hold a reception on a date to be announced later.

Want to create art for the show? Come to the West Branch Library on Tuesday, April 14, from 3:30-5:30 pm.

Questions? Contact Elena: elenaclamenart@yahoo.com

CVS Windows • One Davis Square
April 17 – May 12, 2026
Submission deadline: Friday, April 3

The Somerville Arts Council’s Inside-OUT Gallery seeks works that showcases the breadth of talent of our creative community.

This year, Somerville Open Studios, the Somerville Arts Council and the Inside-OUT Gallery once again welcome seasoned members and newcomers alike to submit pieces for the annual SOS members’ exhibit. While all works will be considered, we do encourage applicants to respond to this year’s theme.

To apply, go to the exhibit application form, https://forms.gle/t7kRCrt8XNSWUDPVA . Deadline is Friday, April 3.

Exhibit Theme: Reflecting on “RE”

This May, SOS is revving up for another citywide art extravaganza. With over 400 artists participating, Open Studios reflects on a renewed energy that can be seen at every corner of our 4 square mile little city. Whether it’s funky installations, dynamic projections or bold visual art, our creative community is rebounding with its trademark vigor. 

Art is transitional, ebbing and flowing with the changing tides. As artists, we are observers and respond by our surroundings. This year, Somerville Open Studios explores this concept with its open-ended existential theme “RE” and its various uses.  “Re”, by definition, can mean “again,” “back,” or “anew” as well signaling the repetition of an action (e.g., redo, rebuild) or a backward motion/reversal (e.g., reflect, return).

Artists are invited to interpret this theme in a variety of ways– such as resplendent landscapes and bold abstracts, reflecting on daily life, remix/repurposing past projects, decorative depictions signifying renewal, or exploring the current resistance movement. Whatever the medium, we look forward to seeing your creative interpretations of the theme. 

So, it’s time to relish the moment and burst forth into another exciting Somerville Open Studios season. Rediscover your muse and share your style in this highly visible art show, on view from April 17- May 12.

This is a closed call for all current SOS member artists. Both participating and sustaining members may submit work. Please note that this is a juried exhibition and not all submitted work will be accepted.

To apply, go to the exhibit application form, https://forms.gle/t7kRCrt8XNSWUDPVA . Deadline is Friday, April 3.

Submission deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Art drop-off times at 62A Summer Street:

• Thursday, April 16th: 7-9 pm
• Saturday, April 18th: 11 am -1 pm

Artists are invited to submit work for RE NEW: Recycled Art Show, an SOS Locavore exhibition celebrating transformation, sustainability, and creative reinvention. This show explores how discarded and repurposed materials can be reimagined into compelling sculptural forms and textures that speak to environmental awareness and artistic innovation. We are seeking works made from recycled materials, including reclaimed objects and recycled fabrics. 

Work Parameters: lightweight, translucent, large-scale suspended works, or wall-mounted pieces made from recycled textiles.

The show will be hosted by The KMW School of Painting, at 62A Summer Street, Somerville.
The gallery will be open through one month during weekends: April 25th to May 17th.

Participants will need to sign up for a short shift to monitor the gallery during the exhibit. The schedule of the show being open for visitors will be determined by everyone’s availability. Sign up form for gallery sitting

This is a closed call for artists that are registered for SOS 2026. Please note that this is a juried exhibition and not all submitted work will be accepted. 

Applicants’ work must be available from April 20-May 17. 2026.

Submissions: 

This year we are considering up to 2 submissions per artist.  

Please send us a JPEG of the pieces you would like to show (maximum 1200 pixels in length). The following information should accompany the image: 

1. Artist name & Contact Info (phone & e-mail)
2. Title of the piece
3. Description of Medium
4. Complete accurate dimensions (length, width, depth, 1’ x 3’ x 2’)
5. Price, or NFS

Please submit completed applications to katyakatyapopova@gmail.com and include “Locavore: Sustainability and Recycling” in the message header. Submission deadline will be April 8, 2026, and we will let you know what we have chosen by April 15, 2026.

Curated by Katya Popova. Assistants: Floberlee Antoine, Sonia Talarek.

This show is part of SustainaVille Week, May 2-8, 2026, a project of the City of Somerville’s Office of Sustainability and Environment.

Submission deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

“Resist”, according to the dictionary, is “something (such as a coating) that protects against a chemical, electrical, or physical action”.  We resist in art to make something more interesting and beautiful (like using wax to stop the spread of a glaze in ceramics). We resist in life to stop the spread of hurtful practices and ideas.  We invite you to resist in any and all senses of the word in our fourth annual Neighborhood Produce Locavore show.

We will consider all artistic expressions of “resist” with a small show at the Ball Square Neighborhood Produce location that will be seen through the corner window at the intersection of  Broadway and Boston Ave. Submissions may be literal or symbolic, representational or abstract, painted, drawn, sculpted, photographic or multi-media. Submissions should not exceed 12”x12”x12” since the space is small.  If anyone would like to provide a statement about what “Resist” means to them in addition to their artwork, we will display that as well.

This is a closed call for artists that are registered for SOS 2026. Please note that this is a juried exhibition and not all submitted work will be accepted. 

Applicants’ work must be available from April 20-May 11. 2026.

Submissions: 

This year we are considering up to 3 submissions per artist.  

Please send us a JPEG of the pieces you would like to show (maximum 1200 pixels in length). The following information should accompany the image: 

1. Artist name & Contact Info (phone & e-mail)
2. Title of the piece
3. Description of Medium
4. Complete accurate dimensions (length, width, depth, not to exceed 12”x12”x12” including frame)
5. Price, or NFS

Please submit completed applications to artport@rcn.com and include “Locavore: Resist” in the message header. Submission deadline will be April 8, 2026, and we will let you know what we have chosen by April 15, 2026.

The Locavore Show committee members are: Aliza Arzt, Julia Liberman, and Lee Sanders.