Visitor Information

2022 Open Studios Event

Somerville Open Studios 2022 takes place Saturday + Sunday, April 30 + May 1, from 12-6 pm each day. All events are free and open to the public. New To SOS? We have some helpful hints on visiting and information on getting to and around Somerville including information about our free trolley.

In addition to nearly 300 artists showing their works in their own studios or group spaces, SOS 2022 also presents three exhibits, opening before SOS begins and continuing for a short time afterwards. The First Look show at the Somerville Museum (One Westwood Road, Map #50) is a great overview with one piece from about 100 artists.

There were some changes to artist listings since the printed map was released. See 2022 Map Changes and Corrections.

Covid and SOS

While current recommendations from the CDC and the City of Somerville do not require masking or other measures, many participating artists still ask that visitors wear masks.  As a guest in their studio or home, please respect their wishes and mask when requested.  

We also encourage visitors to wear masks while riding on SOS trolleys.

Thank you!

Maps

We have two maps: an online Google map with artist listings and an interactive trolley tracker, and a printable map showing artists and locations.

ONLINE MAP

TROLLEY Tracker

Printable Map

2022 Exhibits

• 2022 First Look Show

  At the Somerville Museum

  The SOS First Look Show, at the Somerville Museum (One Westwood Road, Map #50), is a non-juried exhibit which offers each SOS artist the opportunity to show one work of art.
  
  A great starting location for your SOS visit, the First Look Show opens one hour earlier than the rest of SOS each day.

  SOS weekend hours (April 30 – May 1)

  + Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 6 pm

  Regular Hours (April 15-29 and May 5-14)

  + Thursdays 2-7 pm
  + Fridays 2-5 pm
  + Saturdays 12-5 pm

  

  2020 First Look Show at the Somerville Museum

  

  2022 First Look Show at the Somerville Museum

  

  2022 First Look Show at the Somerville Museum

  The Somerville Museum has a brand-new elevator and is now fully accessible to all visitors.

• 2022 Inside Out Gallery Show

  

  

  

  

  

  

  Photos by Heather Balchunas.

  At Davis Square CVS Window

  The Inside-Out Gallery Show, in the windows of the Davis Square CVS (Map #10), is a juried exhibit of works on the theme of “Create/Space”. It is on display through mid-May.

  List of this years’s Inside-Out Gallery Show artists

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• 2022 Small Works Show

  At Bow Market

  The SOS Small Works Show, at Bow Market (Map #62), is a juried exhibit of works of less than 10 inches in each dimension. It is on display from April 29 through May 9, in the ground-floor foyer near the elevator.
  
  List of this year’s Small Works Show artists

  

  

  

  

Other Shows In Somerville

Several gallery shows will also be open before, during, and after SOS:

• Brickbottom Gallery (One Fitchburg St, Map #76) presents Diversified Portfolios: BAA Member’s Exhibition, April 21 – May 14
• The Nave Gallery (155 Powder House Blvd, Map #2) displays works by Karl Stephan, KS×20: Persistence of Light, now through May 1
• Washington Street Studios (321 Washington Street, Map #59) will present a gallery show of its member artists, from April 30 through May 28.
• The Art House (862 Broadway, Map #0) presents works by Dusty Knight, River Ambience, now through May 14

Artist Profiles

Many artists have made short videos the past couple year about their art and process.

YouTube Channel