Calendar
Upcoming exhibitions, openings, artist talks, and art events across the region.
Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St. Duxbury, MA
Nov 7, 2023 – Sep 4, 2026
“Interpreting the Natural: Contemporary Visions of Scholars’ Rocks” Drawing on the ancient Chinese tradition of Scholars’ rocks, this exhibition brings together contemporary artists who interpret naturally formed stone through art. Reception: September 20, 1-4 p.m. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 12-5 p.m…
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI 02840 ↗Jan 22, 2024 – Dec 31, 2026
Through December 31 Griswold House “Unfurling: Small Work by the 2027 Art Cup Artists” July 10, 2026 – January 10, 2027 Cushing Gallery “Angel Otero: The Ocean Forgot Your Garden” July 10, 2026 – February 28, 2027 Griswold House “Sheila Isham: Between Worlds” May 7, 2026 – January 31, 2027 Griswold…
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth
6 East Wheelock St. Hanover, NH 03755
Jan 10, 2025 – Sep 4, 2026
Opens July 25 “Division of Labor: Work in the United States” This exhibition uses objects from the museum’s permanent collection to explore US labor across its overlapping transitions from primarily agriculture to industry to office work between the 19th and the 21st centuries. Opens August 8…
The Tavern Club
4 Boylston Pl. Boston, MA 02130
Jun 30, 2025 – Jan 8, 2027
The Tavern Club is a private social club in downtown Boston, founded in 1884. The club has a small collection of works by painters of the Boston School, some of whom were members. The club periodically arranges for small groups to view these paintings, and anyone interested in a visit should call…
Springfield Museums
21 Edwards St. Springfield, MA 01103
Sep 2, 2025 – Oct 4, 2026
Through September 6 “Legacies of Surrealism/Markets, Foodways, and the Essence of Place: Works from the Museo de Arte de Ponce” “Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover: A Hands-On Journey with Donna Castellanos” Through September 20 “Landscapes in Flux: Studies of Place by David Gloman” Through October 4…
HallSpace
HallSpace, 950 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02125, USA ↗Mar 9 – Oct 10, 2026
Through August 14 Guest Curator Martina Tanga “Learning With Trees” Organized in collaboration with Speak for the Trees. September 5 – October 10 William Flynn “Collages” Opening Reception: September 5, 2-5 p.m. Hours: Fri. & Sat., 12-5 p.m. | Mon.-Thurs., by appointment 617 288 2255…
NAWAMA
Massachusetts, USA
Mar 9 – Sep 4, 2026
Apply at thenawa.org by 3/15 and 9/15 of each year. NAWAMA Artists exhibit at Berkshire Museum, Cahoon Museum, The Art Complex, SoWa Art & Design District, Gallery at Atlantic Wharf, Seaport, Cotuit Center For the Arts, Cultural Center of Cape Cod, Trustman Art Gallery, Heftler Visiting Artist…
SoWa
South of Washington, Boston, MA, USA
Mar 9 – Sep 4, 2026
First Friday is always exciting at SoWa Artists Guild, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston. Three floors of artists’ studios will be open Friday, July 3rd, and Friday, August 7th, 5-9 p.m. Many studios also open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 along with the vibrant SoWa Open Market. Find out more at…
New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street New Britain, Connecticut
Mar 9 – Nov 29, 2026
May 16 – November 29 “John Hitchcock: We are Defined by the Beat” Working across printmaking, neon, textiles, sound, and video, John Hitchcock merges traditional and contemporary art forms to pay homage to his ancestors, confront histories of Indigenous displacement and trauma, and celebrate…
Attleboro Arts Museum
86 Park St. Attleboro, MA 02703
Mar 9 – Aug 22, 2026
Through July 10 “Country – A National Juried Exhibition,” features nearly 100 works selected by juror Claudia Fiks, an independent curator, arts administrator, and writer. July 25 – August 22 “8 Visions – Work from Eight Juried Member Artists” Curator and artist Jamaal Eversley along with Devon…
Arlington Commission for Arts & Culture
Arlington, MA, USA
Mar 9 – Sep 4, 2026
Art in public places, no admission. Go Fish! – 2,000 fish hand-painted by people of all ages to celebrate the challenging annual migration of valiant herring up the Mystic River; installed on the Fox Library and other community locations (ArtsArlington.org/go-fish). “Unseen/Unforgotten: Remembering…
Cahoon Museum of American Art
4676 Falmouth Rd. Cotuit, MA 02635
Mar 9 – Sep 20, 2026
Through September 20 “Stave & Cane: Nantucket Baskets” The Cahoon Museum of American Art presents “Stave & Cane: Nantucket Basket,” an exhibition celebrating the rich history and refined artistry of this iconic American craft. Originating on Nantucket in the 19th century, Nantucket baskets evolved…
ClipArt Gallery
Clippership Wharf 65 Lewis St. East Boston, MA 02128
Mar 9 – Oct 3, 2026
April 13 – October 3 “Looking Back/Moving Forward: A Selection of Work over 25 Years,” Work by Erica Licea-Kane. Curated by Dominick Takis in conjunction with the Atlantic Works Gallery. Artist Reception: Wednesday, May 6, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Sat., 12-4 p.m. | by appointment nicktakis@hotmail.com…
Concord Art
37 Lexington Rd, Concord MA 01742
Apr 27 – Sep 12, 2026
Juried National Show: Intersections July 9 – August 8, 2026 Opening Reception: July 11 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM The Little Gallery: Yesterday ■ Today ■ Tomorrow, Artwork by Peter Knapp July 9 – August 8, 2026 Co|So is kicking off summer with four new exhibitions: Intersections explores the metaphorical…
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, College of the Holy Cross
Prior Performing Arts Center 1 College St. Worcester, MA 01610
Apr 27 – Nov 25, 2026
Through July 31 “La Machina de los Sueños” curated by Vanessa Calixto and John Vo, showcasing El Salón artist collective. August 25-November 25 “Queens, Gods, and Devotees: Selections from the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art” foregrounds divinity, devotional objects…
StoveFactory Gallery
523 Medford Street Charlestown, MA
Apr 27 – Sep 16, 2026
Call to Artists – Art in the Park 2026 Submissions Open through July 23 Event Date: September 12 (rain date September 13), 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Art in the Park is an annual juried art event in Charlestown’s beautiful and historic City Square Park on the Freedom Trail. Call to Artists – Artists’ Group…
North Hill Gallery
865 Central Ave. Needham, MA
Apr 27 – Sep 28, 2026
July 8 – September 28 “Weathered & Worn: Studies of Surface and Time, Rebecca Skinner and Tracy Spadafora” This exhibit brings together two artists exploring the quiet effects of erosion and time on natural and human-made surfaces. Their works reveal the textures, patterns, and stories embedded in…
Lexington Arts & Crafts Society
130 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
Apr 27 – Sep 4, 2026
Stop by the Nye Gallery this July/August as we enjoy summer with two incredible group shows. First up is Then & Now (July 11 – August 2), which focuses on the collaboration of two artists that are separated by a generation. This will be followed by At This Moment: Painting and Collage in New…
Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane Dennis, MA 02638
Jun 30 – Nov 14, 2026
Through November 14 Cape Cod Open Sculpture Invitational “CCOSI” OUTSIDE See our 3rd Juried Sculpture Exhibition featuring 40 outside sculptures and 25 inside sculptures from New England artists! Discover an additional 25 works from our permanent collection on display in our beautiful sculpture…
Armenian Museum of America
65 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472
Jun 30 – Sep 29, 2026
Through September 13 “Father” by Diana Markosian “Father” traces Diana Markosian’s emotional journey through photography, video, and archival materials, exploring themes of loss, identity, and belonging. Markosian creates a poignant narrative that resonates across generations and diasporic…
Center for Contemporary Printmaking
299 West Avenue Norwalk, CT
Jun 30 – Aug 23, 2026
Through August 23 “10th Biennial FOOTPRINT International Exhibition” The 10th Biennial FOOTPRINT International Exhibition highlights innovative printmaking in a one-square-foot format, challenging artists to balance composition and expression within strict dimensions. Juror Amé Bell selected 90…
Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT
Jun 30 – Oct 18, 2026
Through October 18 “Keeping Alive the Remembrance: Commemorating America’s Founding, 1776–1876.” The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings range from ancient times to the present day and represent cultures from around the globe. Free and open to the public. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sat. &…
Gallery 360 at Northeastern University
Northeastern University’s Ell Hall 346 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115
Jun 30 – Sep 4, 2026
August 26 – December 5 “Waves of Hidden Histories: 隱藏歷史的浪潮” Features artworks by Lani Asunción and Joanna Tam created during their time at Northeastern University’s Hidden Histories Artist-in-Residence Program. Their work is a response to the continued erasure of collective memory and neighborhood…
Hopkinton Center for the Arts
98 Hayden Rowe Hopkinton, MA 01748
Jun 30 – Aug 27, 2026
Through August 27 “Puzzled” Reception: July 24, 6–7 p.m. “Puzzled” invites viewers to explore the concept of puzzles, objects composed of pieces, shapes, and patterns that intrigue and challenge the mind. Like visual riddles or brain teasers, “Puzzled” prompts us to look closer and engage with the…
Shop Maine Craft
Maine, USA
Jun 30 – Aug 22, 2026
“PORTLAND FINE CRAFT SHOW” Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rain or shine Discover artful objects to live with, wear, and cherish at the Portland Fine Craft Show. A single day, outdoor, immersive experience, featuring over 100 juried craft artists from across the Northeast showcasing…
Fitchburg Art Museum
185 Elm St. Fitchburg, MA 01420 ↗Jun 30 – Sep 13, 2026
Currently On View “Kaleidoscope: 100 Years of Collecting for Our Community” “FESTIVAL: A Celebration of African Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum” Through September 13 “The 90th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft” “James Dye: The Void, the Wheel, and the Monster” “Call and Response: Kindred” Free…
Danforth Art Museum at Framingham State University
14 Vernon Street Framingham, MA 01701
Jun 30 – Aug 30, 2026
Through August 30 “Danforth Annual Juried Exhibition,” featuring innovative work from across the region in all media Permanent “In the Studio: Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller” See website for hours, summer special events, and to explore membership options. (508) 215-5110 danforthartmuseum@framingham.edu…
Three Stones Gallery
32 Main Street Concord, MA 01742
Jun 30 – Aug 30, 2026
Through July 19 “Where Words Do Not Go” Explores the power of abstract art with Timothy Dunnbier’s thought-scapes that combine symbolic forms and complex color, Jill Goldman-Callahan’s work steeped in a subtle pastel palette, and Allison Mitchell’s intriguing assemblages that recall mythical…
Galatea Fine Art
460B Harrison Avenue, #B6 Boston, MA 02118 ↗Jun 30 – Aug 30, 2026
Through August 2 Youngsheen A. Jhe: “Flowing: The Flow of Love” Marian Dioguardi: “Still Reflections” Reception: July 3, 6-8 p.m. August 6 – 30 “New England Collective XVI: A Regional Juried Exhibition” Reception: August 7, 6-8 p.m. Artist Talks: August 22, 2-4 p.m. Hours: Thus.-Sun., 12-5 p.m. |…
The Bruce Museum
1 Museum Drive Greenwich, CT
Jun 30 – Sep 6, 2026
Through July 5 “Gisela Colón: Radiant Earth” Opening July 25 “Dustin Yellin: The Polics of Eternity Through August 2 “Georges Braque: Tactile Space” Opening August 22 “Rohini Devasher: Solar Poetics” Through September 6 “Six Extinctions” Ongoing Exhibits: “Nature’s Impressions: The Modernist…
Whistler House Museum of Art
243 Worthen Street Lowell, MA 01852
Jul 2 – Oct 31, 2026
KEROUAC: BEAT AND COUNTERCULTURE PORTRAITS August 22, 2026 – October 31, 2026 A series of portraits by Jonathan Collins of Jack Kerouac and other writers of the Beat and Counterculture movement from the 1940’s to the 1970’s. An era spawned directly by Lowell’s own native son, Jack Kerouac. The…
Arts League of Lowell
307 Market St Lowell, MA 01852
Jul 3 – Aug 30, 2026
July 3 – August 30 “Considering the 3rd Dimension” A juried exhibition of 3D, sculptural artwork. Miniature to massive; realistic, figurative, and abstract. Reception: July 11, 3-5 p.m. This exhibit is sponsored by Rockland Trust Bank. The ALL Arts Gallery displays work by 30+ artists in our co-op…
The Umbrella Arts Center
40 Stow St. Concord, MA 01742
Jul 8 – Aug 30, 2026
July 8 – August 30 “S³: A Moment of Reflection” The Umbrella’s annual celebration of the work our student community is creating in our classrooms. Opening Reception: July 15, 6-8 p.m. August 15 & 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visiting Artist Workshop with Yeonsoo Kim: “Breathing Volume: Traditional Onggi and…
Burlington City Arts
135 Church Street Burlington, VT
Jul 10 – Sep 12, 2026
July 10 – September 12 “Everything is Everything: Will Kasso Condry” “Dream / Mộng: Veronica Pham” “Color & Scale: Leah Barranco” Step into BCA’s summer exhibitions and explore bold new perspectives through the immersive work of Will Kasso Condry, Veronica Pham, and Leah Barranco. Hours: Tues…
The Gallery at WREN
2011 Main St. Bethlehem, NH
Jul 10 – Sep 4, 2026
July 10 – September 4 “Mixing It Up: A Celebration of Mixed Media” Deanna Jacome, Anthony Surratt, and Lee Williams. mixed-media works by three New England artists. Reception: July 10, 5-7 p.m. Artists’ Talk: August 9, 2-3 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (603) 869-9736…
Brickbottom Gallery
1 Fitchburg St. Somerville, MA 02143
Jul 24 – Aug 23, 2026
July 24 – August 23 Brickbottom Artist Association (BAA) Members’ Exhibition, SPARK! Check website for reception date and time. Hours: Fri.-Sun., 12-5 p.m. gallery@brickbottom.org brickbottom.org
Mitchell • Giddings Fine Arts
181-183 Main Street Brattleboro, VT 05301
Aug 22 – Oct 4, 2026
August 22 – October 4 “Catherine Kernan: Intention and Surprise” Large scale woodcut monoprints by Catherine Kernan, co-founder of Somerville, Massachusetts Mixit Print Studio. All are invited to hands-on printmaking demonstration in Gallery, August 22, 4-5 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m-5 p.m. |…