
The 27th Annual
SOMERVILLE OPEN STUDIOS
May 2 – 3, 2026
Explore artists’ studios and meet visual artists living and working in Somerville during our annual open studio weekend and other events.
Artist registration for SOS 2026 is open through this Sunday, February 15.
Register for SOS 2026
Artist registration for this year’s event is open through this Sunday, February 15, 2026. All visual artists either living in or maintaining a working studio space in Somerville are eligible to register.
Volunteers Wanted / Planning Meetings
Our next planning meeting will be Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the studio of Dan Coughlin, 86 Joy Street. We’ll have pizza and drinks at 6:30 pm, with the meeting starting at 7 pm.
Please enter via the yellow door. Look for the SOS sandwich board. Off-street parking is available in front of the building. The studio is also a short walk from the East Somerville Green Line station.
Interested in joining us? You can learn more about SOS planning committee roles by visiting our volunteer page, filling out our volunteer form, or emailing us.
SOS on Social Media
(@somervilleopenstudios)
Other Social Media:
(LinkedIn New for 2026!)
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