Great Artspectations-Vernon Street & Central Street Open Studios
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Great Artpectations, where creativity gets “centralized”. On December 5 & 6, join Vernon Street Studios and Central Street Studios for their first-ever joint Open Studios showcase. It is a tale of two spaces, bridging two of Somerville’s most vital creative communities. This art-filled weekend event features a vibrant, eclectic array of mid-career and emerging artists selling fine art and craft media—just in time for the holiday season. Come explore the vibe, find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, and centralize your creative curiosity!
Parking is available in the large lot behind Vernon Street Studios off Central Street. Supported and sponsored in part by Artscope Magazine and the Arts and Business Council
About Vernon Street Studios
https://www.vernonstreet.com/
Located in a historic 19th century brick industrial building, Vernon Street was one of the first groups of artists in the Greater Boston area to open their studios to the public in 1974. The Open Studios event allows attendees to learn about the creative process, interact with artists in the spaces where they create, purchase original artwork, and discover new talent.
The studios are located in the Rogers Foam facility, which is comprised of two buildings on the corner of Central and Vernon Streets.
About Central Street Studios
https://centralstreetstudios.org/
Located on Central Street (across from the Somerville Museum), 57 Central Street Studios is a four-story artist workspace in Somerville with a 40-year history as a home for working artists. Originally founded in 1983, the building has long served as an affordable, community-driven makerspace. Within its unassuming walls, there is a bustling energy of visual artists, filmmakers, writers, and musicians who hone their craft, creating a unique vibe that feels distinctly Somerville—quirky, creative, and fun. In April 2026, with support from the City of Somerville, the Arts & Business Council acquired the property to ensure this legacy continues for the next generation of artists.
Parking is available in the large lot behind Vernon Street Studios off Central Street. Supported and sponsored in part by Artscope Magazine and the Arts and Business Council
About Vernon Street Studios
https://www.vernonstreet.com/
Located in a historic 19th century brick industrial building, Vernon Street was one of the first groups of artists in the Greater Boston area to open their studios to the public in 1974. The Open Studios event allows attendees to learn about the creative process, interact with artists in the spaces where they create, purchase original artwork, and discover new talent.
The studios are located in the Rogers Foam facility, which is comprised of two buildings on the corner of Central and Vernon Streets.
About Central Street Studios
https://centralstreetstudios.org/
Located on Central Street (across from the Somerville Museum), 57 Central Street Studios is a four-story artist workspace in Somerville with a 40-year history as a home for working artists. Originally founded in 1983, the building has long served as an affordable, community-driven makerspace. Within its unassuming walls, there is a bustling energy of visual artists, filmmakers, writers, and musicians who hone their craft, creating a unique vibe that feels distinctly Somerville—quirky, creative, and fun. In April 2026, with support from the City of Somerville, the Arts & Business Council acquired the property to ensure this legacy continues for the next generation of artists.
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Where is it happening?
6 & 20 Vernon St, Somerville, MA and 57 Central Street, Somerville, United States
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Host or PublisherVernon Street Studios
