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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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