April 11 – May 11, 2024

The Somerville Museum is excited to co-host the annual Somerville Open Studios: First Look Exhibit again this year! This exhibition is open to all artists who are currently registered with Somerville Open Studios (SOS). The exhibition opens before “SOS” weekend and runs through mid-May. It’s a great opportunity for visitors to view artists’ work and plan their open studios weekend visits.  SOS homepage.

This exhibition will open to the public on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Please check our calendar for regular open hours and special “SOS” hours. Pease be sure check the calendar for any changes or updates before visiting the museum. Please note that the exhibition will close on Saturday, May 11 and the museum will only be open for special hours from 12pm–2pm.

For more information about your visit here.

  • 2023

    Friday, April 21 – May 13, 2023

    Every year the Somerville Museum and Somerville Open Studios (SOS) hosts the First Look Exhibit in the Museum’s gallery spaces. This show is open to all artists who are currently registered with Somerville Open Studios. The exhibition opens before SOS weekend and runs through May. It’s a great opportunity for visitors to view artists’ work and plan their open studios weekend visits.  SOS homepage.

    Regular hours and special “SOS” weekend hours are listed in our calendar of events.

    For Artists: Check out current workshops - Artists’ Toolkit: The Business of Art

    For more information about your visit here.

  • 2021

    Saturday, June 5 – Sunday, June 27, 2021

    Due to the pandemic the Somerville Museum wasn’t able to hold the annual “First Look Show” during April/May of this year. Instead, we’re collaborating with SOS to offer a “Last Look Show” that showcases the local artists currently registered with SOS. This is a non-juried show and gives artists another opportunity to interact with the community.

    Admission: This event is sponsored by SOS and free to the public. Donations to the Somerville Museum are always welcome! 

    Hours: 

    Thursdays, 2pm–7pmFridays, 2pm–5pmSaturdays, 12pm–5pmSundays, 12pm–5pm*

    *While the Museum is not normally open on Sundays, we are making an exception for this exhibit so that everyone has a chance to enjoy!

    COVID-19 Updates: The Museum is following suggested safety and health regulations and visitors are still required to wear masks and social distance while in the space. 

    Due to construction, there are no public restrooms at this time.

  • 2018

    Sunday, April 22 - Saturday, May 12, 2018

    2018 Somerville Open Studios First Look Exhibit

    Museum Reception: Sunday, April 22, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

    The show continues through Saturday, May 12

    See SOS website for more information www.somervilleopenstudios.org

  • 2017

    Sunday, April 23, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

    Somerville Open Studios First Look Exhibit: Opening Reception

    The SOS First Look Exhibit offers the best opportunity to preview the studios and artists' work. All SOS participating artists are invited to submit work, creating a group show that is unparalleled in diversity and excitement. Come to SOS First Look to plan your weekend.

    The exhibit continues through May 19, 2017.

    SOS weekend hours (May 4-7): Thursday 2-7 pm, Friday 2-9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm

  • 2016

    April 17 - May 21, 2016

    Somerville Open Studios 2016 Artists' Choice Exhibit

    Opening Reception: Sunday, April 17, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

    The Artists' Choice Exhibit offers the best opportunity to preview the studios and artists' work. All Come to the Artists' Choice Exhibit first to plan your weekend.

    More about Somerville Open Studios

  • 2015

    Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

    Somerville Open Studios Artists' Choice Exhibit Open Reception

    The exhibit continues from April 24 through mid-May, 2015.

    The Artists' Choice Exhibit offers the best opportunity to preview the studios and artists' work: a group show that is unparalleled in diversity and excitement. Come to the Artists' Choice Exhibit first to plan your weekend. More about Somerville Open Studios

  • 2014

    Saturday, April 12, 2014, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

    Somerville Open Studios Artists' Choice

    For the following two weeks, the exhibition will be open Thursdays, 2:00-7:00 pm, Fridays, 2:00-5:00, Saturdays, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. On Open Studios weekend, the gallery will be open Thursday, May 1st, 2:00-7:00, Friday, May 2nd, 2:00 to 9:00pm, Saturday, and Sunday, May 3rd and May 4th, 11:00 to 6:00 pm.

    Exhibition extends through May 15. More about Somerville Open Studios