Participating at
Open Studios 2025
Sat Nov 22—Sun Nov 23,
12—6 PM
Brickbottom Open Studios is an annual event where artists in the Brickbottom community open their studio doors to the public. Visitors can explore a wide range of artwork, meet the artists, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how and where the work is made. It’s one of the longest-running Open Studios events in the region and a highlight of the local arts calendar.
Whether you're a resident or affiliate artist, this is your opportunity to share your work, connect with the community, and be part of one of Somerville’s most beloved art events.
How to Participate
Make Sure You're a Current BAA Member
All artists must be active members of the Brickbottom Artists Association (BAA).
Join or renew your membership here
Register by Oct. 1st
Register for Open Studios Here
Register after October 1 and you will…
…incur a $50 late fee
…be excluded from the printed directory
…miss important email updates, including gallery drop-off info
Prepare Your Website & Artist Info
All participating artists will be listed on brickbottom.org, with a link to your personal website. Make sure your site and social media are up and running!
Plan Your Display
For Resident Artists:
You can show work in your studio and in hallways near your studio. Make sure you’ve signed your liability waiver
Do not hang art in “reserved” zones
Do not post individual directional signs — we’ll provide generic arrows
For Affiliate (Non-Resident) Artists:
We’ll try to match you with a space or host
If you’ve shown before, reach out to your former host and see if they’ll host you again
We only have about 25 spots available for non-residents and they are first-come, first-served. If no space is available, you’ll get a refund
You may use your own display or lighting equipment
Submit Work for the Gallery Show
Each artist may display one piece in the Brickbottom Gallery as part of a preview exhibition.
Drop-off/pick-up instructions will be sent by email
Make sure your contact info is accurate!
Volunteer
This is a community-run event — your help matters!
Sign up for a task: Volunteer Sign Up Sheet
We’ll contact you with more instructions closer to the time where we’ll need your help
Share & Invite
Make sure your friends, family, and fans know you’ll be here! You’ll get:
25 printed postcards (more available by request)
A digital invite to use in emails or social media posts
Help us spread the word by posting widely!
On behalf of the Open Studios Committee, the BAA Board and the Gallery Coordinators, we thank you!
Questions? Email openstudios@brickbottom.org