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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.
Although this year’s event is now over, you may continue to browse our directory of more than 400 local artists.
We’ll see you again next year, May 2-3, 2026.
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SOS 2025 Exhibits and Events
SOS 2025 included these exhibits and events that showcased Somerville artists. We expect to present similar events and exhibits in 2026.
All SOS events and exhibits are always free of charge.
Exhibits
SOS 2025 First Look Exhibit
Somerville Museum • 1 Westwood Road (Map #E5)
April 24 – May 17, 2025
Post-SOS hours, May 8-10 and 15-17:
Thursday 2-7 pm, Friday 2-5 pm, Saturday 12-5 pm
This show is open to all 2025 SOS registered artists. We strongly recommend viewing this artist choice non-juried group show – many studio visitors plan their trip based on what they see here. A great sampling of works by our member artists.
Inside-Out Gallery Show: Flourish
CVS Windows • One Davis Square (Map #E1)
April 17 – May 14, 2025
The Inside-Out Gallery, in the windows of CVS in Davis Square, presents an exhibit with the theme of Flourish, exploring the ways that art can thrive, grow, bloom, or to attract attention.
SOS 2025 Visions Of Somerville Exhibit
50 Prospect Street in Union Square. (Map #E6)
Easily accessible from the Union Square T stop. Images visable from outside. Open through May 20, 2025.
SOS 2025 Alternate Worlds Show
Narrative Bookshop • 387 Highland Avenue, Davis Square (Map #E2)
April 26 – May 17, 2025
Books can be portals to different realities. Stories can empower, heal, connect, transport, and persuade. They can portray brighter possibilities, bear warnings about the future, or tie us to our ancestors & root us in our heritage. This exhibit showcases the transporting power of written & spoken narratives, translated into visual forms of alternate worlds created by Somerville artists.
SOS 2025 Locavore Show: Sustenance
Neighborhood Produce • 691 Broadway, Ball Square (Map #E3)
April 28 – May 11, 2025
The theme of our third annual Locavore Show, at Neighborhood Produce in Ball Square, is “Sustenance”. Artists were invited to provide a statement about “sustenance” and/or how their piece reflects the theme. The art is displayed in the store window, visible 24/7 from the sidewalk outside.
SOS 2025 Volunteer Small Works Show
Forge is open 7 am to 6 pm every day.
Forge Baking Company • 626 Somerville Avenue (Map #E4)
April 15 – May 19, 2025
The SOS 2025 Volunteer Small Works Show displays small works of art by the people who work hard to make Somerville Open Studios happen every year.
SOS 2025 Kids’ and Teens’ Art Show
Rooted Armory Cafe • 191 Highland Avenue (Map #70)
April 28 – May 12, 2025
Reception: Sunday, May 4th, 3 – 5 pm
Art by Somerville children and teens will be on display in the Armory cafe from April 28 through May 12.
Events
Artwear: The SOS 2025 Fashion Show
Crystal Ballroom • 55 Davis Square (Somerville Theatre building)
Friday, May 2, 2025 • Doors open 6 pm, show begins at 7 pm
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.
The Wall of Fears: a digital installation of 1,000 fears
Somerville Museum • 1 Westwood Road (Map #E5)
On view as part of the SOS First Look Exhibit
Meet artist Karin Anell on Saturday May 3rd from noon-2 pm
This installation aims to start a conversation about fear and make people feel less alone.
PLASTICO: How to Save the Earth and What to Do with All This Plastic?
Brickbottom Courtyard, in front of unit B150
One Fitchburg Street (Map #118)
Saturday, May 3rd, 2 – 4 pm
This event aims to educate the public on the environmental impact of plastic. During the activity, visitors will be guided by the artist to engage in creative exploration, repurposing plastic materials.
Together, we will build a variety of kinetic garden sculptures, mobile objects, and wearables. This collaborative art project will be an inclusive experience, open to participants of all ages and backgrounds.
The DAWN of Compliance
Somernova, 12 Tyler Street (Map #87)
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025: 7 – 11 pm
Join us in the waiting room of your subconscious and fill out the requisite forms to receive fulfillment in The DAWN of Compliance, the Division of Ascension, Work, and Normalization.
DAWN is an immersive installation and interactive performance piece that squeezes everyday bureaucracy into a surreal journey of absurd rituals,