Mass Cultural Council believes that the work of artists, cultural bearers, and creative individuals is essential to our vibrant communities. If you’re interested in connecting with artists in your very own neighborhood, consider attending a nearby open studios event.
Check out these open studios in Massachusetts* this August through December. Unless listed as virtual, all events are in-person. If you plan to attend, please verify event details and visitor protocols at the event organizer’s web site.
Open Studios at MASS MoCA (North Adams), Aug 1 and Sep 26, 2024
Open Artist Studios at the Natick Mall Monthly Second Saturday, Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, 2024
Hull Open Studios, Aug 24-25, 2024
Alford Open Studios Tour, Sep 1, 2024
Clock Tower Artists Open Studios (Pittsfield), Sep 6-7, 2024 and Dec 7, 2024
Western Avenue Studios (Lowell) Monthly Open Studios Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, and (Holiday Market) Dec 7-14, 2024
Mother Brook Arts and Community Center (Dedham) Pottery Sale Sep 14; Open Studios Dec 7-8, 2024
Gallows Hill Artists Open Studios (Salem), Sep 21, 2024; Holiday Artists’ Market Dec 14, 2024
Cambridge Open Studios, Sep 21-22, 2024; Holiday Art Market, Dec 7-8, 2024
South End Open Studios (Boston), Sep 21-22, 2024
Jamaica Plain Open Studios, Sep 28-29, 2024
Back Roads Studio Tour (Central Mass.), Oct 5-6, 2024
Bolton and Harvard Open Studios, Oct 5-6, 2024
Hilltown Arts Alliance Open Studio Tour (Western Mass.), Oct 5-6, 2024
204 Cultural Arts Municipal Building Open Studios (Harwich), Oct 12, 2024 and Dec 7, 2024
Fort Point Open Studios (Boston), Oct 18-20, 2024
Fitchburg Open Studios, Oct 19, 2024
Natick Open Studios, Oct 19-20, 2024
Roslindale Open Studios, Oct 19-20, 2024
Acton Open Studios, Oct 26-27, 2024
Eastworks Open Studios (Easthampton), Nov 2-3, 2024
Holliston Mill Open Studios, Nov 2-3, 2024
Waltham Mills Open Studios, Nov 2-3, 2024
Arlington Open Studios, Nov 9, 2024
Amesbury Open Studios, Nov 9-10, 2024
Brushworks Arts & Industry Open Studios (Florence), Nov 9-10, 2024
Fenway Open Studios (Boston), Nov 9-10, 2024
Snow Farm Seconds Sale (Williamsburg), Nov 15-17, Nov 22-24, Nov 29-Dec 1, 2024
Melrose Open Studio Tour, Nov 16-17, 2024
Hatch Street Open Studios (New Bedford), Nov 22-24, 2024
Brickbottom Open Studios (Somerville), Nov 23-24, 2024
Lydia Pinkham Open Studios (Lynn), Nov 23-24, 2024
Mudflat Open Studios (Somerville), Dec 6-14, 2024
Cottage Street Open Studios (Easthampton), Dec 7-8, Dec 14, 2024
Porter Mill Open Studios (Beverly), Dec 7-8, 2024
StoveFactory Open Studios (Charlestown), Dec 7-8, 2024
Vernon Street Open Studios (Somerville), Dec 7-8, 2024
Harvard Ceramics Program Winter Show and Sale (Allston), Dec 12-15, 2024
* If we missed any open studios events in Mass. this August-December, let us know in the comments.
Bette Ann Libby says
Studios Without Walls 25th annual site specific sculpture exhibit at Riverway Park in Brookline near the Longwood T Stop is free, ADA accessible and open through September 2nd.
Contact
Bette Ann Libby
Studioswithout@gmail.com
617-803-5616
Suzanne Stumpf says
Natick Art Association offers its annual Open Studio this Fall on Oct 19-20, 2024
Cynthia Curtis says
Cynthia Curtis Pottery Student and Studio Potter Show and Sale, October 19-20.
80 Pigeon Hill St., Rockport (978) 645-6186
Maria Malatesta says
South End Open Studios
September 21 and 22
Shany Porras says
Clock Tower Artists Open Studios – 75 S. Church St. Third Floor, Pittsfield, MA
Friday September 6, 5-8 pm
Saturday, September 7, 1-5 pm
Saturday December 7, 1-5 pm
Clock Tower Artists (CTA), the largest and the most diverse contemporary, working artists’ group in Berkshire County, will be joined this month by guest clay artists on August 2 (5-8) and August 3 (1-5) at the stunning CTA studios and galleries just minutes from downtown Pittsfield. Now numbering 20+ working creatives, the Clock Tower Artists will have open studios featuring original paintings, prints, photographs, and sculptures.
Kara Mewhinney says
The 204 Cultural Arts Municipal Building in Harwich, MA has Open Studio Events the following Days
October 12, 11am-2pm Open Studios
December 7 10am-2pm Holiday Market and Open House
Location
The 204, 204 Sisson Road, Harwich MA 204sisson.com
Kara Mewhinney, Director of Cultural Affairs Town of Harwich
Michele Lauriat says
United South End Open Studios!!!
September 21st and 22nd 2024
Thayer street
Wareham Street
Waltham Street
Harrison Ave
Food Trucks, Artists, Open Market!
Don’t miss it!!!
James Bostick says
Gallows Hill Artists in Salem MA will host open studios on Saturday, September 21, 12-6 PM.
https://gallowshillartists.com/events
Grand Opening of Salem’s Artist Studios
Studio Tours, Meet Our Twelve Artists
Art Market & Gallery Exhibition
16 Proctor Street, Salem MA 01970
GallowsHillArtists.com
Attendance is FREE and open to the public.
Here’s your chance to visit Gallows Hill Artists. Home to a hard-working collective of 12 talented artists in Salem’s only communal artist studio space. Please visit and support your local artists, view our gallery and studios, shop at our artist market, and enjoy an afternoon of creativity.
Artists include James Bostick, Photography; Davis Burr, Painting; Carol Cross, Glass Arts; Laurel Driskill, Painting and Fashion; E. B. Goodale, Illustration and Printmaking; Joey Higgins, Photography; CJ Karch, Photography and Puppetry; Dale Ducillo Lewinski, Painting and Jewelry; Katherine Miura, Painting; Linda Mullen “Grace and Diggs”, Wearable Art and Immersive Environments; Jessica Murdock, Painting and Drawing; and Lee Wolf, Illustration and Painting.
Gallows Hill Artists is located in a historic warehouse in Salem’s Gallows Hill neighborhood. Our creative space features original post and beam interiors reminiscent of its factory roots. Just steps from Proctor’s Ledge, this historic location overlooks the site of Salem’s infamous 1692 hanging of 19 innocent people. The warehouse was originally built around 1900 as one of Salem’s great tanneries, The Arthur J Mulholland Company, and remains as one that survived the Great Salem Fire of 1914. This building is one of the only remaining tannery buildings in Salem.
Information for Visitors:
Gallows Hill Artists is located on the third floor at 16 Proctor Street. We do not have a passenger elevator. Please be careful on the stairs.
Parking is available in our lot on Proctor Street just a short walk from the building. Additional parking is available at Gallows Hill Park near the ball field. Please park responsibly with respect for our neighbors and local parking laws.
Our studios are working artist spaces and generally not open to the public.
For artist information and portfolios visit GallowsHillArtists.com
Janet Dunlap says
Snow Farm – The New England Craft Program in Williamsburg (near Northampton) hosts the work of 200+ artists the last three weekends in November (starting the weekend of November 15). Entry fee supports our high school scholarship program – increasing the opportunity for students to join us in an immersive creative experience in July. Adult programs run April through October of each year.
Ani Rivera says
AIRSpace Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its fall arts exhibition, CHANNELS, featuring artists Aldo Cipriani, S.T.Gately and Robert Markey.
The three artists were selected in response to an open call for proposals issued by AIRSpace Gallery in early 2024.This exhibition, CHANNELS, seeks to showcase the distinct artistic approaches of each artist while paying attention to the commonalities in their methods of art-making.
CHANNELS explores the concept of channeling- the process of allowing a flow of energy (or spiritual connection) to pass through and landing on the canvas. As S.T.Gately states “What binds these works is that they capture and detail the artists’ emotions, as well as specific moments in time- the viewer is being led into the inner world of our thoughts and emotions.” Gately uses organic and natural materials to compose complex, color saturated worlds that translate into neural plasticity; compensatory masquerade is S.T. Gately’s way of letting us look into her mind as she processes her art. Aldo Ciprianis’ art challenges us to redefine “controlled chaos”, allowing us to safely enter a world where urban centers and their denizens are at once threatening while also welcoming. His work invites audiences into a world where sharks freely consume within the canvas edge. Robert Markey approaches his subjects with a humble appreciation of light, color and form. His art is one of social Justice, allowing him to travel and make art with people around the world. Through his urban compositions featuring drain pipes, faucets, and door locks, he encourages viewers to pay closer attention to often overlooked elements.
Contact info:
Ani Rivera
info@airspacegallery.net
http://www.airspacegallery.net
@airspace.gallery
Catherine Aiello says
Brushworks Arts & Industry Open Studios
221 Pine St.
Florence, MA 01060
Saturday and Sunday
November 9-10, 10am-5pm
More info at http://www.brushworksopenstudios.com
On Facebook Arts and Industry Studios
On Instagram @artandindustrystudios
Carol Schweigert says
Charlestown’s StoveFactory Open Studios will be on December 7 & 8 https://www.artistsgroupofcharlestown.com/event/212294/2024-stovefactory-open-studios
Bobbie Bush says
Please include the Lydia Pinkham Open Studios in Lynn, MA on November 23-24, 2024. Thank you! I am one of an estimated 50 artists participating. https://www.lydiapinkhamopenstudios.com
Beth McElhiney says
Eastworks Open Studios
November 2nd and 3rd 10-5
116 Pleasant Street
Easthampton MA 01027
50 participating Artists and small makers
Multiple Food trucks and two restaurants
This is a FREE event and only happens once a year! Shop local and support the ARTS.
Studios at Porter Mill says
Porter Mill Open Studios
Dec 7 & 8
Cecile Reve says
ARTrelief in Waltham, Massachusetts has an Expressive Arts Open Studios called artLAB, and it is year round. We are open Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30, and Saturdays 1-5pm. The studio is for all ages. http://www.artrelief.info
Claudia Ravaschiere says
Mother Brook Arts & Community Center
Open Studios
December 7th & 8th 11am -5pm
Art, Music, Gifts, Silent Auction
123 High Street
Dedham MA
James Bostick says
Gallows Hill Artists Presents our Open Studios and Holiday Artists’ Market
Saturday, December 14, 2024
12:00 to 5:00 PM
https://gallowshillartists.com/events
Heather Stivison says
Hatch Street Open Studios took place November 23 & 24.
https://www.hatchstreetstudios.com/open-studios
Great images here: https://www.instagram.com/hatchstreetstudios/
Melody Phaneuf says
Cape Ann Holiday Open Studio Hours at Melody Phaneuf Paintings & Coco Berkman Art in Gloucester
Dec 14/15 & 21/22, 1-5 • 3 & 8 Centennial Ave• Gloucester, Ma
Explore a curated selection of paintings, prints, and artful gifts