SoWa Art Walk 2026
Two-day SoWa Art Walk in Boston's SoWa Arts District invites the public into 80+ artists' studios to view paintings, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Free admission and family-friendly atmosphere; a vibrant, artsy stroll through creative spaces.
Walk-Through with Nicole Chesney
Join a guided walk-through of Nicole Chesney's latest works at Gallery NAGA in Boston. The intimate, curator-led tour offers fresh insights into Chesney's contemporary art in a sleek gallery setting.
Members-Only Tour: Asian Export Art
Join a members-only guided tour at the Peabody Essex Museum to explore Asian export art. Discover how trade shaped these objects, hear curator insights, and enjoy an intimate, curator-led look at a distinguished collection in a historic museum setting.
Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone Exhibition Catalogue
Join a free evening at the Peabody Essex Museum in Boston for Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone—an exhibition catalogue launch and gallery overview. The program highlights Lewis's stone sculpture and the new publication accompanying the show, with curator insights and gallery highlights.
Watercolor Painting Workshop at LoPresti Park
Join a free watercolor painting workshop in LoPresti Park. Learn basic watercolor techniques in a casual, park-side session with artist-guided instruction, perfect for beginners and families exploring art outdoors in Boston.
Member Tour: Derrick Adams:View Master
Take a members-only tour at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston highlighting Derrick Adams's View Master. This guided visit offers insight into Adams's multimedia practice and the exhibition's themes as you explore the works with ICA staff.
Member Exhibitions Insight Tour
An exclusive members-only tour at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, exploring the Winter/Spring 2026 exhibitions: Photography and the Re-Imagined Self, Picturing Isabella, and Jamie Diamond: Monstra Te Esse Matrem. Enjoy insider insights and a curated peek behind the scenes of these photography-focused shows.
Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes
Explore the cyanotype print process at the Peabody Essex Museum. This hands-on session introduces the historical sun-print technique and guides you in creating your own blue-toned photographs in a gallery setting.
Star Maps
Star Maps is a free museum exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Boston, spotlighting celestial cartography—from antique star charts to modern astronomical maps. Learn how navigators and scientists used maps to chart the heavens and illuminate our place in the night sky.
Investigating the Head with Rick Fox
Explore portraiture and contemporary themes in a new exhibition at Gallery NAGA in Boston. Investigating the Head with Rick Fox invites viewers to examine perception through provocative works by Rick Fox, showcased in the intimate gallery setting.
Decompress with The Breakfast Table
Take a mindful break at Harvard Art Museums with Decompress with The Breakfast Table. This relaxed workshop guides adults through art-inspired wellbeing techniques in a calm gallery setting, pairing gentle reflection with light activities. A unique way to decompress and connect with the museum's atmosphere.
Virtual Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes
Explore the cyanotype printing process in this online workshop hosted by the Peabody Essex Museum. In Virtual Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes, participants learn the history, create blue-toned prints, and practice at home with guided demonstrations.
Gallery Talk: Erika Umali — To My Best Friend
Join Erika Umali for a gallery talk at ICA Boston, examining her work To My Best Friend. The session provides insights into contemporary practice and the exhibition, with the artist discussing themes and methods in a museum setting.
THICKET Curated by Kirstin Lamb
THICKET, curated by Kirstin Lamb, presents John Dunnigan's latest works at Gallery NAGA in Boston. This opening reception offers a curated look at contemporary pieces in a sleek space, with the artist on hand to discuss the works.
Opening Reception: John Dunnigan
Join Gallery NAGA in Boston for the opening reception of John Dunnigan's latest works. The contemporary exhibition offers a chance to meet the artist, view new pieces, and enjoy light refreshments in an intimate gallery setting on June 7, 2026.
Gallery Talk: Ruth Erickson on Lucy Raven – Rounds
Ruth Erickson leads a gallery talk on Lucy Raven's work 'Rounds' at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, examining Raven's interdisciplinary approach within a contemporary art context.
Dreaming Flora: Artists and Flowers
Dreaming Flora brings floral-inspired works by Kirstin Lamb and Mary Kocol to Gallery NAGA in Boston. The exhibition pairs botanical motifs with vibrant color across paintings and sculpture, inviting visitors to reflect on nature through two distinct artistic voices. A lush, contemporary look at flora.
Watercolor Painting Workshop #6: Jamaica Pond
Join a free watercolor painting workshop at Jamaica Pond Boathouse in Boston for a fun, beginner-friendly session outdoors by the pond. This is the sixth session in a scenic series, offering hands-on guidance to develop watercolor skills.
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Hyde Park
Enjoy free, hands-on arts and crafts for kids this summer in Boston parks. Each session is hosted by a local artist, with a focus on creativity in outdoor spaces like Hyde Park's Iacono Playground. Perfect for families looking for a fun, educational activity outdoors.
Art + Science: Mending Paper
A hands-on workshop at Harvard Art Museums exploring the science of paper conservation. Participants learn restoration techniques for fragile documents, observe preservation methods, and discuss interdisciplinary approaches shaping museum practice.
Museums Closed
Harvard Art Museums will be closed on June 19, 2026, with all galleries inaccessible for that day. This calendar entry serves as a visitor notice—plan to visit on another day and check for updates. The closure affects standard hours and programs at the Harvard Art Museums in Boston.
Harvard Art Museums at Night
Experience Harvard Art Museums after dark with extended gallery hours and special exhibitions in the historic Cambridge building. This atmospheric evening invites art lovers to explore the collections, enjoy a quieter museum ambiance, and discover unique programs under one roof.
Mary Kocol at the Danforth Art Museum
Experience contemporary paintings by Mary Kocol at Gallery NAGA in Boston during the opening reception. The show, tied to Danforth Art Museum programming, features bold color, textured surfaces, and a thoughtful dialogue between works. Meet the artist and fellow art lovers during the preview.
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: West Roxbury
Free outdoor arts and crafts workshops for children in Boston parks this summer, hosted by a local artist. The West Roxbury stop at Hynes Playground offers hands-on creative activities for kids and families, encouraging playful learning in a sunny civic setting.
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