Week of Events
Art Complex Museum
February 1 - April 26 “Duxbury Art Association Winter Juried Show 2026”“Armin Landeck Prints” February 15 - May 10“Mo Kelman: Waterways - Lashed & Untethered” Reception: February 22, 1-4 p.m.Ongoing “Nora Valdez: Passage” The museum offers shows of contemporary works and shows featuring objects from the museum’s collection. See website for schedules, education, and other programming. Free admission. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 12-5 p.m. […]
Newport Art Museum
January 22 - May 31Griswold House“Pamela Granbery: Radiant States” “Springboard: Members’ Juried Exhibition” Through April 16 Griswold House, Corridor Gallery“Art Through the Ages: A House of Timeless Treasures” Through April 19Griswold House, Blue Room“Edward Mitchell Bannister’s Landscapes in Conversation”Through April 26Griswold House“The Court: Art in Play” Through May 31Cushing Gallery“Howard Gardiner Cushing: A Harmony of Line and Color”Guest Curator: Ricardo […]
Yale University Art Gallery
Opening February 27“August Sander’s People of the 20th Century”“Jes Fan: Unbounded” 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.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (203) 432-0600 artgallery.yale.edu
National Association of Women Artists, MA (NAWAMA)
Apply at thenawa.org by 3/15 and 9/15 of each year. NAWAMA Artists exhibit at Cotuit Center for the Arts, Multicultural Arts Center, Berkshire Art Museum, Sitka South Newport, SoWa Art & Design District, Gallery at Atlantic Wharf, Seaport, RAA&Museum, Heftler Visiting Artist Gallery, The Vendue Art Hotel, Art Complex Museum, JL HQ, Newbury St with guest jurors […]
SoWa Artists Guild
First Friday is always exciting at SoWa Artists Guild, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston. Three floors of artists’ studios open Friday, January 2, and Friday, February 6, 5-9 p.m. Many studios also open every Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Find out more at sowaartists.com
Arlington Commission for Arts & Culture
Art in public places, no admission.“Unseen/Unforgotten: Remembering Menotomy’s Ordinary Defenders, 1775” – installation of 5 cast cement pedestals by Christopher Frost at Robbins Memorial Library (artsarlingtonaudio.org). “People, Plants & Revolution,” recorded stories exploring the impact of colonialism on Arlington's 18th century ecosystem accompanying art by Suzanne Moseley and Liz Shepherd (plantstories.us). Murals on Minuteman Bikeway (Grove, Brattle, […]
New Britain Museum of American Art
Recent Acquisition by the New Britain Museum of American ArtSee Harriet Cany Peale’s stunning landscape painting Kaaterskill Clove, 1858, on view now. Perhaps Peale’s most celebrated work, Kaaterskill Clove is displayed next to Thomas Cole’s The Clove, Catskills, 1827, which depicts the same location, favored by 19th-century landscape artists.Hours: Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.860-229-0257www.nbmaa.org
Worcester Art Museum
Ongoing: New Arms and Armor Galleries. Uncover the real stories behind myths and legends, brought to life through over 1,000 objects from around the world. Reservations at worcesterart.org/armor.Through February 1“Lee Mingwei: Our Peaceable Kingdom”Experience an ongoing collaborative artwork that brings together more than 40 artists to address the question, “What is peace?” Hours: Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 […]
Fuller Craft Museum
September 20 - March 1, 2026“Nancy Callan and Katherine Gray: The Clown In Me Loves You”A sculpted fusion of kitsch and catharsis, this exhibition marks a dynamic, four-year collaboration in glass between West Coast artists Nancy Callan (Seattle) and Katherine Gray (Los Angeles). In this remarkable body of work, Callan and Gray explore our collective experiences with—and […]
Fairfield University Art Museum
Through December 13Walsh Gallery (Quick Center)“Stitching Time: The Social Justice Collaboration Quilts Project”“Give Me Life: CPA Prison Arts Program” Dual exhibitions featuring the work of incarcerated (or formerly incarcerated artists): male quiltmakers in Louisiana State Penitentiary and women working in an array of media at York Correctional Institution in Niantic, Conn. Through December 20Bellarmine Hall Galleries“Monuments: Commemoration and […]
Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy
Through January 25“Hayes Prize 2025: Tommy Kha, Other Things Uttered”Through July 31“Playing to our Strengths: Highlights from the Permanent Collection”January 24 - July 31“Parasol Press: Breaking New Ground”February 21 – July 31“Both Sides of the Line: Carmen Herrera & Leon Polk Smith”Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sun., 1-5 p.m.addisongallery.org
Concord Art
Through December 21 Main Gallery: “Motherhood as Muse,” curated by Kathryn Geismar and Deborah Peeples Through November 30 Members Gallery: “Color Conversations Laura Barr, Kay Hartung, Anne Johnstone” Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m.(978) 369-2578 info@concordart.org concordart.org
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, College of the Holy Cross
Through December 19“The Vietnamese Áo Dài in a Time of War: Fashion, Citizenship, and Nationalism (1954–1975),” exploring how clothing was used to assert Vietnamese cultural identity. Hours: Mon. by appt. | Tues./Weds./Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sat., 12-5 p.m. (508) 793-3356 holycross.edu/cantorartgallery
LexArt | Lexington Arts & Crafts Society
Stop by the Nye Gallery this November/December for two annual events. First up is the 12th Korean Cultural Society of Boston Exhibition titled “Bojagi: featuring Korean fiber artist Chunghie Lee” (November 8 - 22). This will be followed by LexArt's Holiday Marketplace (November 30 - December 24) where you can shop hundreds of unique gifts […]
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth
Through July 11“Inhabiting Historical Time: Slavery and its Afterlives”Explores slavery's impact and its enduring legacies via histories of oppression, resistance, subversion, and resilience. January 10 - July 25“Art Histories/Art Futures”An introduction to the Hood Museum’s suite of exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. This exhibition brings together artworks in different media by American […]
HallSpace
Through February 7Jared Abner“Hauntology" February 21 - March 2026Michael Costello “La Commedia e Finite” Opening reception: February 21, 2-5 p.m.Hous: Fri. & Sat., 12-5 p.m. | Mon.-Thurs., by appointment.(617) 288-2255 hallspace.com
Attleboro Arts Museum
Through January 23"Members’ Exhibition” Hundreds of works in a range of mediums and concepts from the AAM’s creative family of artists. February 7 - 28 “Focus on the Past – Visions of Eight Selections from the Attleboro Arts Museum’s Permanent Collection” Expressions from contemporary artists are inspired by highlights from the Museum’s collection.Hours: Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.(508) 222-2644 attleboroartsmuseum.org
ShowUp
Through February 1“Between Two Worlds: Making Sense of Modern Life from Indigenous Perspectives” Curated by Nayana Lafond. February 6 - March 1“In Our Image”Artworks from the Marchewski collection exploring family heritage & identity, curated by Shardé Marchewski. Part of the ShowUp Curatorial Incubator Program. Opening February 6, 5–8 p.m.Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. | Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. […]
The Brickbottom Gallery
Through January 11, Surrounding Impressions, sculpture and printmaking by 6 artists- Christine Beneman, Nancy Cavan, Diane Francis, Bess French, Cara Gonier (curator), Robert Maloney.January 23 - February 22, Many Paths: Artist Members of Fountain Street, Reception-Saturday, January 24, 1-3. Vicki McKenna, curator, group exhibition of 16 Fountain Street Artists showing a wide range of media.Hours: […]
Armenian Museum of America
Closes February 28“The Art of Disruption: The Art & Impact of Serj Tankian” World renowned musician Serj Tankian is known globally as the lead singer and songwriter for the band, System Of A Down. He is also a visionary poet, visual artist, and outspoken advocate for human rights. Inspired by his 2024 memoir,Down with the System, the exhibition […]
Boston Sculptors Gallery
Through November 2 “Sally B. Moore human / beast” “Laura Evans The Weight: how to move”Opening December 11“Eric Sealine Drift and Flow”“Carrie Crane The Lise Hoffman Archive” Reception and Artists’ Talks: December 13, 2-5 p.m., talks begin at 3 p.m.Please note the gallery will be closed December 22 - January 1, 2026.Hours: Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.(617) 482-7781bostonsculptors.com
Galatea Fine Art
Through November 30“Claudia Doherty: Fragments of Her"“Niva Shrestha: To The Gates”“Jay Wu: Cherished Moments”"Liberty and Justice for All: Artists Act to Protect Freedom of Expression,” a collaborative project with many artists participatingReception: November 7, 5-8 p.m.Artist Talk: November 22, 1-3 p.m.December 4 - 28“Cassie Doyon: Heritage"“Lynn Adams and Matt Simmons: Minimal Impact”“NAWAMA Mass: Power Surge: […]
Kingston Gallery
Through November 30Main Gallery Steven Bogart – “Pachinko Mon Amor”Center GalleryMike Mandel & Chantal Zakari - “Accidental Evidence”Project Space GalleryJudith Brassard Brown – “MarkingTime/2025”Opening Reception: November 7, 5-8 p.m.December 4-28Main and Center GalleriesIlona Anderson – “Needle Tip of Impermanence”Project Space GallerySherry Kaitz – “November Roses”Opening Reception: December 5, 5-8 p.m.(617) 423-4113marketing@kingstongallery.comkingstongallery.com
Worcester Center for Crafts
November 28 - 30Holiday Festival of Crafts50+ artists represented | Fri-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.December 4 - 24“Cup Show”On view and for sale | thehandcraftedshop.comHours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. […]
The Tavern Club
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 the Club, leave […]
Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Through February 1“(Included): Annual Members’ Exhibition”Our Annual Members’ Exhibition, Included, showcases work from all of our artist members, inviting reflections on belonging, connection, recognition, and presence in its many forms."Jane Cooper: Genesis"A retrospective solo exhibition celebrating Jane Cooper’s work, presented in recognition of her “Best in Show” award from the 2024 Annual Members’ Exhibition. Opening February 15 […]
Burlington City Arts
Through January 24"Do We Say Goodbye? Grief, Loss, and Mourning""Do We Say Goodbye? Grief, Loss, and Mourning," featuring artists Peter Bruun, Jordan Douglas, Mariam Ghani, Lydia Kern, John Killacky, and Nirmal Raja, who challenge the finality of loss and explore grief as a shared yet deeply individual journey through photography, painting, video, and installation.Hours: Wed […]
Studio Place Arts
Through December 27All Three Floors: “CELEBRATE” More than 70 member artists of SPA in this holiday gift-oriented show of art and crafts creatively displayed in our 3-floor historic building. Meet the artists at our Art Social: November 8, 4-5:30 p.m. SPA is a working art center with art exhibits, artist studios, classroom, and a sculpture tour. […]
Cahoon Museum of American Art
Through December 21“Taverns to Trades: American Folk Art Signs”A rich history of Cape Cod, the Islands, and the Southcoast region is brought back to life in Cahoon Museum’s “Taverns to Trades: American Folk Art Signs.” The exhibition highlights the centuries-old artistry of tavern and trade signs known and loved by the region. These signs reflect the […]
Danforth Art Museum at Framingham State University
Through January 11Exhibitions of B. Lynch, Nayana LaFond, Sonya Tanae FortOpening January 31“Rachel Loischild: Quarantine Islands”“Memory Is A Verb, with Aline Smithson, Susan Lapides, Diane Hemingway, Dena Elisabeth Eber, Jennifer Pritchard, Rosalie Rosenthal, Annette Lemay Burke, Elizabeth Bailey, Lori Ordover, Sarah Hadley”“William Betcher: Momento Mori”(508) 215-5110danforthartmuseum@framingham.edudanforth.framingham.edu
The Brush Art Gallery & Studios
Holiday Events:November 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “Sugar & Spice” Holiday Market, Festival of Wreaths RaffleDecember 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Merrimack Valley CVB “Holiday Wine & Cheese Mixer”December 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.“Soup & Shop,” Enjoy Complimentary Soups as You ShopDecember 13, 2-4 p.m. Holiday “Members’ Exhibit” Reception(978) 459-7819thebrush.orgGPS: HCID Parking Garage01852
Springfield Museums
Through January 4“Whiskers and Whimsy: Animals in Currier & Ives Prints”“Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards”Through January 11“Winter Wonderland: The Enchantment of the Season”Through September 6“Legacies of Surrealism/Markets, Foodways, and the Essence of Place: Works from the Museo de Arte de Ponce”January 31 - August 2“One Foot in Two Places: Monotype Prints and Etchings by Olwen O’Herlihy […]
Atlantic Works Gallery
Through November 29“Stop Look Listen,” Work by richard dorff + collaboration with Alberto Roblest.Receptions: November 1, 5 - 8 p.m. | November 20, 6-9 p.m.December 5 - 20“East Boston High School Student Art Show,” Work by East Boston High School students, in collaboration with the Mass Cultural Council.Receptions: December 5, 5-8 p.m. | December 18, 5-8 […]
Art Center Gallery at Anna Maria College
Emilie BrzezinskiArt Health and Wellness: The Power of Creativity and Nature through the eyes of Sculptor Emilie BrzezinskiThrough March 2026“32th Annual New England Secondary School Art/Design Scholarship Competition”ZOOM Awards Presentation: Hosted by Xueting Wu and David Wackell, February 2521 January – 28 January“All Student Art Show”Opening Reception: January 21, 5-7 p.m.Cynthia Farnell and Dan PowellReception: Feb […]
The Guild of Boston Artists
Through November 29"The Here & Now," a spotlight exhibition of oil landscapes by Sam Vokey that transport the viewer to the very instance of observation, infused with all the visual poetry of a fleeting moment spent in nature. Artist Demonstration: November 22, 1 p.m.December 6 - January 22"Winter Holiday and Small Works Displays"Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 […]
Chazan Gallery at Wheeler
Through November 5“Past Tense / Present Visions: A Wheeler Alumni Exhibition”Judith Salomon ’71, Casey Blanchard ’71, Nellie Congdon ’15, Ruby Goldstein ’22, Sam Green ’06 and Shoshana Lowe ’20Reception: October 16, 5–8 p.m.November 20 - December 10“Elemental Forms / Broken Earth”BC Crane, Denny Moers and Jonathan SharlinReception: November 20, 5–8 p.m.Hours: Mon.-Fri., 3 p.m.-6 p.m. | Sat., 10 […]
Public Art Works RI
Call to New England Artists for the 2026 season. Four artists will be selected for solo exhibitions at Hope Health Hospice & Palliative Care Gallery In RI. Deadline: 1/9/2026For More Info: publicartri.com
Historic Beverly
September 6 - July 4, 2026“The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings” Historic Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: The Story of the War in 28 paintings. This once-in-a-lifetime exhibit is featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary: The American Revolution. It’s the first time these powerful paintings are displayed together since […]
Arts League of Lowell
January 9 - March 1“The Blues”Color, emotion, and music can all have The Blues - this exhibit has them all.Reception:Saturday, January 24, 3-5 p.m.The ALL Arts Gallery displays work by 30+ artists in our co-op gallery, representing most areas of artistic expression, plus themed exhibitions in our main and Greenwald galleries.(978) 221-5018artsleagueoflowell.org
Center for Maine Craft
Visit the Center for Maine Craft, a retail gallery that presents and promotes over 300 members of the Maine Crafts Association. Find a showcase of Maine’s legacy of creativity and craftsmanship through a wide array of media and design. The gallery and webshop are open daily!(207) 588-0021 shopmainecraft.com
Three Stones Gallery
Through November 23“Inner Sojourns”Elisa Adams interprets the Major Arcana of the Tarot cards through 22 mixed media sculptures, with abstract encaustic collage by Athena P. Tasiopoulos and vibrant oil paintings by Avery S. Bramhall. November 26 - December 30“Everglow”Holiday show features abstract photographs by Jennifer M. Johnston, collage by Joe Faria, vivid pastels by Rebecca Clark, […]
The Gallery at First Church Boston Unitarian Universalist
November 14 - February 28, 2026 “Paintings and Drawings from the Primordial Soup Series” David Lloyd Brown “I was channeling Picasso, and Klimt came out.” Drawings and large-scale paintings using templates inspired by timeless images, symbols and patterns. Hours: Sundays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | by appointment(617) 267-7630firstchurchboston.org/events/art-exhibit-opening-paintings-and-drawings-from-the-primordial-soup-series/
Multicultural Arts Center
This fall/winter, the Multicultural Arts Center gallery brings you two exceptional exhibits: a group show exploring space and time titled Wish You Were Here (Through November 21) followed by The Journey of Eduardo Gunkla featuring a new series of digital art and paintings by Donald Langosy (December 1 - January 9, 2026). Gallery hours: Tuesday […]
6 Bridges Gallery
January 14 - February 7“Art in 2026,” by the Members of 6 Bridges Gallery.February 11 - March 28“Digital Photography” by Maynard High School Students. Reception: February 28, 5-7 p.m.(978) 897-3825 6bridgesgallery.com