Week of Events
Art Complex Museum
Through April 26, 2026Duxbury Art Assoc. Winter Juried Show 2026Armin Landeck: Rooftops and MoreThrough May 10, 2026Mo Kelman, Waterways: Lashed & TetheredMay 10-September 6, 2026American Beauty: Shaker Furniture andAmerican Craft from the CollectionScenes of the Sea: American Paintings fromthe CollectionOngoing: Nora Valdez: PassageHours: Wed.-Sun. 12-5 p.m. | Thurs., 12-8 p.m(781) 934-6634 artcomplex.org
Newport Art Museum
Griswold House, Corridor GalleryThrough April 16 “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 31Griswold House“Pamela Granbery: Radiant States”“Springboard: Members’ Juried Exhibition”Cushing Gallery“Howard Gardiner Cushing: A Harmony of Line and Color”Guest Curator: Ricardo Mercado, Organized in Collaboration […]
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 […]
Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy
Through July 31“Parasol Press: Breaking New Ground”“Playing to our Strengths: Highlights from the Permanent Collection”“In Focus: Winslow Homer: Watching, Waiting”“Martin Puryear: In Print”“Little Boxes”“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
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth
Through August 29“Nurturing Nationhood: Artistic Constructions of America, 1790–1940”Explores how art has played a role in defining, nurturing, and maintaining nationhood across what we now know as the United States.Hours: Wed., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., | Thurs.-Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.mhood.museum@dartmouth.edu hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu
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
Through end of April“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 […]
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 March 28“Im-PRESS-ive Women”"Im-PRESS-ive Women" celebrates women artists using printmaking to leave literal and lasting marks. Through etching, woodcut, screenprint, and more, the exhibition honors craft, tradition, and vision. This juried show is presented in partnership with National Association of Women Artists (NAWA).Hours: Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sun., 12-5 p.m.(203) 899-7999contemprints.org
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 […]
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
Springfield Museums
Through March 26March 28 - September 6“Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover: A Hands-On Journey with Donna Castellanos”Springfield Public Schools Youth Art MonthThrough September 6“Legacies of Surrealism/Markets, Foodways, and the Essence of Place: Works from the Museo de Arte de Ponce”Through September 20“Landscapes in Flux: Studies of Place by David Gloman”Through October 4“One Foot in […]
Art Center Gallery at Anna Maria College
Through 2027“Art, Health and Wellness: The Power of Creativity and Nature through the eyes of Sculptor Emilie Brzezinski”At the Art Center and Information Commons Through April 1“Near + Far, Cynthia Farnell and Dan Powell”Opening Reception: February 11, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.April 22 - 9 April 29“Senior Art Exhibition 1”Opening Reception: April 22, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.May 6 – […]
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 […]
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
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/
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
The Copley Society of Art
March 12 - April 11“Juried Show: The Measure of Light”Beginning March 12, Co|So presents the next Juried Member Show: The Measure of Light, which explores both the measurable and lived qualities of light. Especially in uncertain or difficult times, light can represent guidance, possibility, and forward movement. This show will be juried by art enthusiasts and community members […]
Bannister Gallery at Rhode Island College
Through March 20“Elena Peteva: Material and Immaterial”Reception: February 26, 4-7 p.m.Artist Talk: February 26, 5 p.m.March 26 - April 24“Sarah Sense: Land, Lines, Blood, Memory”Artist Talk: March 26, 3-4 p.m.Opening Reception: March 26, 4-6 p.m.Hours: Mon.-Fri., 12-8 p.m.(401) 456-9765ric.edu/bannister
Fitchburg Art Museum
Through May 24“Tara Sellios | Ask Now the Beasts” Through December 3“FESTIVAL: a Celebration of African Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum” Through May 2, 2027“Kaleidoscope: 100 Years of Collecting for Our Community”FAM is Free and Open to the PublicHours: Wed.-Fri., 12-4 p.m. | Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | First Thurs., 12-7 p.m. (978) 345-4207fitchburgartmuseum.org
Atlantic Works Gallery
January 10 - 31“Art for the New Year: Small Works Off the Wall,” Gallery members and guests.Reception: January 15, 6-9 p.m.February 7 - 28“Origins,” Chris Chou, Clyde D’Mello, and Jonathan Peña Tabares.Receptions: February 7, 2-6 p.m., February 19, 6-9 p.m., February 28, 6-8 pm.Hours: Fri.-Sat. 2-6 p.m. | by appointmentcontact@atlanticworks.orgatlanticworks.org
The Bruce Museum
Through May 10“Ursula von Rydingsvard: states of becoming”Through May 10“Leonardo Drew: Alchemy”Through May 17“Ants: Tiny Creatures, Big Lives”January 24–June 28“Gisela Colón: Radiant Earth”Through August 2“Georges Braque: Tactile Space” Ongoing Exhibits:“Nature’s Impressions: The Modernist Landscape”“The William L. Richter Collection”“Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 43”“King Nyani”“Permanent Science Galleries: Natural Cycles Shape Our Land”“The Robert R. Wiener Mineral Gallery” Hours: Tues.-Sun. […]
Boston Sculptors Gallery
Through January 25“Carrie Crane: The Lise Hoffman Archive”“Eric Sealine: Drift and Flow: All the Time in the World”SoWa First Friday: January 2, 5 - 8:30 p.m.Receptions & Artist Talks: January 11, 2-5 p.m., Talks at 3 p.m. January 29 - February 22“Beautiful Disruption: Associate Artists Group Exhibition”Artists’ Reception: January 31, 2-5p.m.SoWa First Friday: February 6, 5-8:30 p.m.Closing Reception: February 22, […]
Concord Art
Through March 26:Main: “Members Juried 2: Collage, Crafts, Drawing, Graphics, Photography, Printmaking”Juried by Mark CooperMembers: “Terrain: Peter Anderson + Lois Cremmins”Opening April 2:Main: “Homages”Curated by Crystalle LacoutureMembers: “Ross Ozer + Lisa Houck”Reception: April 2, 5:30pm.Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m.(978) 369-2578info@concordart.orgconcordart.org
Galatea Fine Art
January 1 - February 1"In from the Cold: An All-Members Exhibition”Reception: January 2, 6-8 p.m.Artist Talk: January 17, 2-4 p.m.February 5 - March 1"Delicate Balance: Open Call Juried Show”Reception: February 6, 6-8 p.m.Artist Talk: February 21, 1-3 p.m. galateafineart.comIG: galateafineart
Kingston Gallery
January 2 – February 1 “A Juried Show: The Blue of Distance”Juror: Beth Kantrowitz/bkprojects + co-director Drive-By ProjectsOpening Reception: January 2, 5-8 p.m.February 5 – March 1Opening Reception: February 6, 5-8 p.m.Main and Center Galleries“Diane Novetsky: Music of the Spheres”Project Space Gallery“Virginia Mahoney: Fragments”(617) 423-4113marketing@kingstongallery.comkingstongallery.com
Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy
January 6 - April 11“Party Fouls” explores the games and pains of growing up. Artist Moe Gram transforms Lamont Gallery into a nostalgic birthday party, introducing themes of maturation and responsibility. The space brims with classic elements of celebration, paired with sculpture, painting, and projection, crafting a coming-of-age story. Reservations Required(603) 777-3461gallery@exeter.eduexeter.edu/lamontgallery
The Gallery at WREN
January 9 - February 27“Long Exposure” Reception: January 9, 5-7 p.m.Long Exposure introduces Anni Lorenzini’s experiential paintings in dialogue with Babs Perkins’s sensory photographs, inviting viewers to step beyond expectations into thresholds where place and perception gently converge. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.(603) 869-9736hello@wrenworks.org
The Griffin Museum of Photography
“Manifest Destiny”On view January 9 – March 15Artists: Scott Conarroe, Craig Easton, Lisa Elmaleh, Rich Frishman, Drew Leventhal, andVicky SambunarisIn-person artist panel: January 24, 3–4.30 p.m.Artist reception: January 24, 5–7 p.m.Museum Hours: Tues.-Sun., 12–4 p.m.(781) 729-1158griffinmuseum.org
LexArtLexington Arts & Crafts Society
Stop by the Nye Gallery this winter for two incredible exhibitions. First up, join us for an exhibit of regional fiber artists titled Exploring the World of Fibers (January 10 to February 1). This will be followed by the 2026 Annual Regional High School Exhibit (February 7 - March 15).(781) 862-9696lexart.org
The Umbrella Arts Center
Through March 22“Ancient Light” Celestial Photography by Marsha WilcoxThrough March 29“Inspirational Jam” Paintings by Carl RistainoMarch 7 - 8Visiting Artist Workshop with Ceramicist Martha Grover10 a.m.- 4 p.m., advanced registration required. Learn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/groverApril 29 - June 28“Earthworks: Evolution” Ceramics Biennial curated by Lisa OrrMay 2 - 3Open Studios(978) 371-0820TheUmbrellaArts.org
Nesto Gallery
January 15 - March 4“Influence.” Curated by Lou JonesThe Influence of Lou Jones embodies the enduring legacy of his creative reach, presenting works by 18 artists whose practices span and transcend the medium of photography.Opening reception: Thursday, January 15, 5:30-7 p.m. Nesto Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.(617) 898-1798milton.edu/arts/nesto-gallery
de Menil Gallery at Groton School
Through April 29“Aftermath: Portraits and Reflections of Veterans in RecoveryPhotographs by Deborah Bai-Lannon”Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-3p.m.jho@groton.orggroton.org/arts/galleries
Gallery 360 at Northeastern University
Through April 4“The Data at Hand: Data Physicalizations of Earth and Space"Featuring traditional craft media works from Nathalie Miebach and just practice, "The Data at Hand" shows how data physicalization can make the complexity of our planet concrete and accessible.Hours: Mon.-Sat., 12 p.m.–5 p.m. bit.ly/the-data-at-handcenterforthearts@northeastern.edu
Studio Place Arts
January 21 – February 28Main Gallery: “ALL TALL” – Group show involving freestanding and suspended sculptures surrounded by very vertical wall work2nd Floor Gallery: “Layers of Her Creative Spirit” – Mixed media collages and layered works by Marianne Mullen3rd Floor Gallery: “Nesting” – Drawings and installations by Kristine ChartrandClassroom & Quick Chge: “Building on a Legacy” by Ray Brown […]
Fairfield University Art Museum
Through July 25In the Bellarmine Hall Galleries and the Walsh Gallery (Quick Center) “For Which It Stands…” Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the U.S., this major loan exhibition explores key moments in our country’s history through artworks depicting the American flag, from WWI to the present day. Artworks on view will challenge viewers to consider who […]