Art Events in Boston

Exhibitions, gallery openings, installations, and art events in Boston.

13 upcoming art events

Fort Point Open Studios

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 at 7:00 AM

Fort Point Arts Community

Visit Boston's Fort Point Arts District during the Annual Fort Point Open Studios weekend. Artists across multiple studios open their doors to the public, offering a chance to view works in progress, meet makers, and experience contemporary art in intimate, studio-like settings.

Opening Reception: Alice Denison “Rx”

Sat, 10 Oct 2026

Gallery NAGA

Experience the opening reception for artist Alice Denison’s new body of work 'Rx' at Gallery NAGA in Boston. This contemporary exhibition offers an intimate gallery setting, with insights from the artist and a chance to view premiered pieces.

Artist Talk: Dinorá Justice

Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Gallery NAGA

Dinorá Justice gives an artist talk at Gallery NAGA in Boston, exploring her practice and the ideas behind her work. The talk offers insight into contemporary art processes and invites audience questions in a gallery setting.

Bryan McFarlane: Artist Talk

Sun, 25 Oct 2026

Gallery NAGA

Artist Bryan McFarlane speaks at Gallery NAGA in Boston, offering an insightful look into his practice and recent works. The evening blends studio practice with a gallery talk in a contemporary setting.

ICA Gala 2026

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 at 2:00 PM

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

Experience the ICA Gala 2026 at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. This formal fundraising evening celebrates contemporary art with cocktails, performances, and immersive programming inside the iconic waterfront venue. Proceeds support ICA's exhibitions, education, and artist residencies.

Opening Reception: Dinorá|Justice “Entwined”

Thu, 5 Nov 2026

Gallery NAGA

Opening reception for Dinorá|Justice’s Entwined at Gallery NAGA in Boston on November 6, 2026. Preview immersive contemporary works, meet the artist, and enjoy a stylish gallery evening in a curated, intimate setting.

Bomb Cyclone Opening Reception

Fri, 6 Nov 2026

Gallery NAGA

Opening reception for Emily Leonard Trenholm's Bomb Cyclone at Gallery NAGA in Boston. Explore new contemporary works, meet the artist, and enjoy a stylish kickoff in the intimate gallery setting.

Great Presenters: Richard Raiselis

Fri, 6 Nov 2026

Gallery NAGA

Join Gallery NAGA in Boston for a gallery talk with artist Richard Raiselis, part of the Great Presenters series. Raiselis discusses his recent work, studio practice, and artistic influences, blending visuals with insights in an intimate, gallery setting.

Peter Brooke Opening Reception - Nov. 2024

Sat, 14 Nov 2026

Gallery NAGA

Join Gallery NAGA in Boston for the opening reception of Peter Brooke's latest works. This contemporary art exhibition offers a first look at the new collection in a sleek gallery setting, with a chance to meet the artist and discuss the works.

Join us at art miami!

Fri, 4 Dec 2026

Gallery NAGA

Gallery NAGA in Boston presents a contemporary art exhibition echoing the Miami art scene. Local artists showcase new works in a welcoming indoor space, with an opening atmosphere and light refreshments.

Peter Brooke: Artist Talk

Sun, 22 Nov 2026

Gallery NAGA

Peter Brooke headlines an artist talk at Gallery NAGA in Boston, exploring recent works and studio practice. The intimate, conversational evening offers insights into the artist's process, with opportunities for audience Q&A amid a contemporary gallery setting.

Opening Reception: RICHARD RAISELIS “DEERBUFFET”

Sat, 9 Jan 2027

Gallery NAGA

Opening reception for Richard Raiselis’s Deerbuffet at Gallery NAGA in Boston. A contemporary art exhibition offering a first look at new works, with artist presence and light refreshments in a sleek indoor gallery space.

Opening Reception: RICHARD RAISELIS “LANDSCAPES NEAR ME”

Thu, 11 Feb 2027

Gallery NAGA

Opening reception for Richard Raiselis' Landscapes Near Me at Gallery NAGA in Boston. This contemporary exhibition surveys luminous landscapes through textured brushwork and urban light, with a first look at new works. An intimate, gallery-forward evening of art and conversation.