23 upcoming art events
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Dorchester
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
Doherty-Gibson Playground1545 Dorchester Ave, Boston
Outdoor children's arts and crafts workshops in Boston parks led by a local artist. This Dorchester session is free and family-friendly, inviting kids to explore hands-on art activities in a sunny community setting. A playful summer activity for families.
First Fridays: White Hot Vol. 11
Thu, 6 Aug 2026
Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
Experience ICA Boston's First Fridays: White Hot Vol. 11—an after-hours celebration of contemporary art with DJ-spun tunes, live performances, and interactive installations. Explore current exhibitions, mingle with artists, and enjoy a vibrant, adult-friendly museum night in Boston.
Teen Night: Summer 2026
Tue, 11 Aug 2026
Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
Teen Night at ICA Boston offers after-hours access to cutting-edge contemporary art with teen-friendly activities, gallery explorations, and hands-on projects. Enjoy an evening designed for teens, with music, special programs, and a chance to connect with other young art lovers in the heart of Boston.
Student Leadership Art Exhibition
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 at 5:00 AM
West Tower Lobby
An on-campus art exhibition featuring work by MassArt student leaders, with submissions invited from students in leadership roles. The show runs Sept 3–17 across Tower 1 and West End Gallery, with artwork drop-off Aug 28–29 in South 103.
Gray Area: Compassion and Companionship
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 12:30 PM
Harvard Art Museums
Gray Area: Compassion and Companionship at Harvard Art Museums invites visitors to step into intimate, thought-provoking works exploring empathy and human bonds. Spanning contemporary pieces across galleries, the show blends sculpture, painting, and installation to provoke reflection on connection in everyday life.
Esther Solondz at Gallery NAGA
Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Gallery NAGA
Esther Solondz debuts new works in a contemporary art exhibition at Gallery NAGA in Boston. The intimate show highlights Solondz’s bold use of color and form within a white-walled gallery space, inviting visitors to engage with memory and perception.
Discovering King Tut's Tomb
Mon, 7 Sept 2026 at 4:00 PM
Boch Center
An immersive exhibition at the Boch Center exploring King Tutankhamun's tomb. Through artifacts, replicas, and expert narration, it revisits the tomb's discovery, its treasures, and the rituals of ancient Egypt, set in a dynamic Boston venue.
Opening Reception: Woven & The Woods
Sat, 5 Sept 2026
Gallery NAGA
Join the opening reception for two artists, Sophia Ainslie and Kirstin Lamb, featuring 'Woven' and 'The Woods' at Gallery NAGA in Boston. A contemporary-art exhibition blending textile textures and natural motifs; meet the artists and enjoy an intimate gallery evening.
Opening Reception: Emily Leonard Trenholm - Current
Fri, 4 Sept 2026
Gallery NAGA
Opening reception for Emily Leonard Trenholm's 'Current' at Gallery NAGA in Boston. This contemporary photography exhibition introduces the artist's latest series with an indoor gallery setting and a festive first-night atmosphere.
Gerry Bergstein “Illuminated worlds”
Sat, 5 Sept 2026
Gallery NAGA
Experience Gerry Bergstein's Illuminated Worlds, a new solo exhibition at Gallery NAGA in Boston. The show showcases luminous, sculptural works that explore light, form, and perception in a contemporary gallery setting.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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 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.
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.