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KS×20: Persistence of Light Copy

Mar 28

Image above: Of Two Minds (detail). Oil, oilstick and sgraffito on reclaimed canvas. Karl Stephan, 2021 The Nave Gallery is proud to present a retrospective exhibit of Karl Stephan’s work ... continue

The Art of Nick Morse

Nov 12

Image above: Nick Morse The Nave Gallery is proud to present the work of Nick Morse, a non-verbal, autistic young man who expresses himself through painting. Known for his vibrant ... continue

KS×20: Persistence of Light

Jan 30

From the Inside Out

Jan 18

Image above: Midnight From the Attic, Joshua Sariñana Our world shrunk during COVID. Like others whose work or schooling moved to their living spaces, many artists turned their focus inward. Some, ... continue

From the Inside Out

Nov 13

DEADLINE: November 29, 2021 EXHIBITION DATES January 8, 2022 – February 28, 2022 LOCATION: Nave Gallery, 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA CURATED BY: Susan Berstler, Nave Gallery and ... continue

Uprooted / Transplanted: Stories of Displacement

Apr 22

Image: Tuareg, Audrey Diallo, Somerville, MA Uprooted / Transplanted presents images and stories of displacement, the forced movement of people from their homes due to conflict, violence, economics, discrimination or ... continue

DIANN WILDE: A RETROSPECTIVE

Feb 2

A posthumous retrospective art show featuring the creative works of the beloved mother, wife, friend, teacher, and artist Diann Wilde. Diann was born on December 1, 1952, and died too ... continue

We Create Diamonds

Jan 2

Image: Allium Giganteum, cyanotype print by Sri Thumat Pressure creates diamonds… Threats to democracy are rising. Free speech is in jeopardy and the arts censored. The call to act has ... continue

2025 Somerville Toy Camera Festival

Aug 25

Image: Tree of Life (detail), Livia Ferguson Lo-fi art takes over Somerville, MA. The Somerville Toy Camera Festival (STCF) takes place at the Nave Gallery and Washington Street Gallery, making ... continue

Carol Fondé & Friends

May 13

Image: Covid Dreams, No. 4 by Carol Fondé Carol Fondé is established as an esteemed master color printer, fine art photographer, and dedicated teacher of her craft. She is currently part-time ... continue

Water Marks

Feb 19

Artwork by George Middleton Water Marks showcases art that reflects the impacts, impressions and realities relating to water and the human experience. JURIED BY: Amor Díaz-Campos, MSc EXHIBITION DATES: February ... continue

The Carrier Bag Theory

Dec 16

Visual Artists Re-envision the Container An exhibition of fiber work in response to Ursula Le Guin’s Carrier Bag of Fiction (or Art) essay. The theory suggests that the first tool ... continue

Vernon Street 50th Anniversary Exhibition

Nov 27

Vernon Street Studios, Somerville’s largest artist studio building, celebrates its 50th anniversary! Vernon Street Studios got its start in 1973, when a select group of prolific local artists (that included ... continue

To Be Continued: Photographs by Charles Daniels

Apr 16

Image: Charles Daniels From age 12, Charles Daniels (1942-2024) always had a camera in his hand. Wherever he went, he shot. His photos chronicle his life and his times, from ... continue

In Tribute: Charles Daniels

Jan 28

Image above: Charles Daniels CELEBRATION OF LIFE Join us for a memorial celebration of the life and art of Charles Daniels. Sunday, April 7, 4 pm to 7 pm Center ... continue

2023 Somerville Toy Camera Festival

Jun 18

Image above by Mary Kocol Skellig Michael Rock Figure, Ireland (detail) Diana, Fujifilm 160, 2023, 24 x 24 inches, edition of 12/Gallery NAGA Lo-fi art takes over Somerville, MA. The ... continue

Every Picture Tells a Story

Sep 22

Artwork by Carol An exhibition about the work of The Opioid Project: Changing Perceptions through Art and Storytelling Started as a collaboration between Dr. Annie Brewster, Executive Director and Founder ... continue

2022 Somerville Toy Camera Festival

Jul 1

Image above: Art Museum, Christopher Seid, Holga, Ilford 120, 20 Lo-fi art takes over Somerville, MA. The ninth annual Somerville Toy Camera Festival (STCF) takes place at the Nave Gallery and ... continue

Saying Goodbye to the Nave Annex

Jan 18

Dear friend of the Nave, Last year, we wrote to tell you that we were going to slow our pace in 2017 to think through our plans for the Nave ... continue

Wrap Around Sale Drop Off

Oct 8

The Nave Gallery is seeking knitted, crocheted, and sewn donations for the 9th annual Wrap Around, our sale of affordable handmade goods to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC). Each ... continue

Poetry Reading with Vijaya Sundaram

May 12

Please join us for a poetry reading featuring Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s Poet Laureate Emeritus. Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm Vijaya Sundaram is an Indian-born, Medford-based poet, musician, ... continue

Arts in the ‘Ville: A Celebration of Gregory Jenkins

Apr 1

Please join us for a celebration of art in Somerville and the legacy of Greg Jenkins. Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Location: Warehouse XI, ... continue

Resistance Through Community and Music

Apr 1

A celebration of freedom and protest with Boston songwriters Danielle Miraglia, Jen Kearney and Grace Gervitz– a benefit for the Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN) DATE & TIME Friday, ... continue

Digitize Your Art

Apr 1

Join us for a special digitization event at Digital Silver Imaging! Tour the facility, learn about reproduction printing and framing options, have your artwork digitized at a discounted rate all ... continue

Closing Reception: We Create Diamonds

Apr 1

Image: Allium Giganteum, cyanotype print by Sri Thumat Join us for the closing reception of “We Create Diamonds.” “We Create Diamonds” is a call to the creative community in response ... continue

Opening Reception: Carol Fonde and Friends

Oct 29

Image: Covid Dreams, No. 4 by Carol Fonde Carol Fonde is established as an esteemed master color printer, fine art photographer, and dedicated teacher of her craft. She is currently part-time ... continue

Suzanne Boucher and Why Cat Why Copy

Mar 28

Image: Covid Dreams, No. 4 by Carol Fonde As part of the Carol Fondé & Friends exhibition, the Nave is excited to host a special music event featuring Suzanne Boucher ... continue

Opening Reception: Carol Fondé and Friends

May 15

Closing Reception: Carol Fondé and Friends

Apr 15

Pocket Club

Mar 30

Pockets change a garment. They carry your phone, wallet, keys and other objects of identity and protection that you want to have with you and often need as you navigate ... continue

Community Panel Discussion

Mar 30

Water, the lifeblood of our planet, holds immense power. It sustains life, shapes communities, and influences global stability. Comprising 70% of our bodies and covering the majority of the Earth’s ... continue

Suzanne Boucher and Why Cat Why

Mar 15

Image: Covid Dreams, No. 4 by Carol Fonde As part of the Carol Fondé & Friends exhibition, the Nave is excited to host a special music event featuring Suzanne Boucher ... continue

Closing Reception: To Be Continued – Photographs by Charles Daniels

May 25

Join us for the closing reception of To Be Continued: Photographs by Charles Daniels. From age 12, Charles Daniels (1942-2024) always had a camera in his hand. Wherever he went, ... continue

Opening – The Art of Nick Morse

Nov 29

The Nave Gallery is proud to present the work of Nick Morse, a non-verbal, autistic young man who expresses himself through painting. Known for his vibrant sense of color, Nick attends ... continue

Reception – Crossing the Line: In Search of Sanctuary

Oct 28

Nave Gallery presents Crossing the Line: In Search of Sanctuary, the fifth in a series of annual programs focused on social justice issues presented by the Nave Gallery in partnership ... continue

Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church’s 100th Anniversary Service

Oct 28

EVENT DETAILS: Sunday, November 3; 2019; 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Rev. Cindy Kohlmann, the Co-Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (USA), will join us for a special worship service ... continue

Community Panel Discussion – The Importance of Sanctuary Cities”

Oct 28

EVENT DETAILS: Sunday, November 17, 2019; 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Facebook event This special community panel discussion will feature Somerville Mayor Joseph Curatone, Prof. Susan Akram, Boston University, Ben ... continue

Author Reading by Grace Talusan

Oct 28

EVENT DETAILS: Saturday, November 16, 2019; 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Facebook event Grace Talusan was born in the Philippines and her book, The Body Papers, won the Restless Books ... continue

Reception: AVATARS // ghosts

Mar 19

Nave Gallery presents AVATARS a two-part exploration curated by Christina Balch, Giuliana Funkhouser and Krista Wright. AVATARS // ghosts attempts to document the ways that artists represent their bodies, their ... continue

Curators Talk: AVATARS // ghosts

Mar 19

Join Christina Balch, Giuliana Funkhouser and Krista Wright, curators of AVATARS // ghosts, as they talk about the inspiration behind the show and the significance of the work included. Exhibition ... continue

Reception: AVATARS // futures

Mar 19

AVATARS // futures attempts to document the ways that artists represent their bodies, their ideas, their nations, and their dead in today’s digital world where the physical and virtual, human and ... continue

Artist Panel: AVATARS // futures

Mar 19

Join curator Christina Balch and the artists of AVATARS // futures for a discussion on the show’s work Exhibition details ARTIST PANEL: Friday, May 10, 2019; 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Facebook ... continue

Reception: Situational: A Studio Research Residency

Feb 23

Photo credit: Kathy Desmond The Nave Gallery is proud to have in residence Kathy Desmond and Lauren O’Neal. This residency is a continuously shifting site-specific installation where Desmond and O’Neal ... continue

Panel Discussion & Reception: Magnus Johnstone

Feb 23

Photo credit: Tracy White Magnus Johnstone was known to many Bostonians from his tenure in town from the late ‘70s through the late ‘90s as a trailblazing radio DJ (on ... continue

Restructured Opening Reception

Sep 24

Artists left to right: Duygu Aytac, Rosemary Meza-DesPlas, Tessa Martinez OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, November 17, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Exhibition Facebook CURATED BY: Boriana Kantcheva and Micah Eglinton-Woods LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 ... continue

Reception: Soaring Through the Matrix

Jul 29

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, August 11, 2018; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Facebook Exhibition details EXHIBITION DATES: August 11-19, 2018 Gallery Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 ... continue

Entre Chien et Loup: Memorial Reception for Francis Domec

Feb 17

MEMORIAL RECEPTION: Sunday, April 22, 2018; 1:00 pm Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Francis Domec was a Medford-based artist whose artwork explored elements ... continue

SOS Preview: Secret Gardens

Apr 17

SOS PREVIEW: Friday, May 4, 2018; 6:00 pm-8:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Kick-off Somerville Open Studios with Secret Gardens, a show that ... continue

SOS: Secret Gardens

Apr 17

SOMERVILLE OPEN STUDIOS: Saturday, May 5, 2018; 12:00 pm-6:00 pm 2:00 pm-4:00 pm: Live music by John O’Hara LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: ... continue

SOS: Secret Gardens

Apr 17

SOMERVILLE OPEN STUDIOS: Sunday, May 6, 2018; 12:00 pm-6:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Celebrate Somerville Open Studios with Secret Gardens, a show that ... continue

Writer’s Workshop

Mar 13

DATE/TIME: Thursday, March 24, 2022; 7:00 pm-9:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Collaborative writing workshop led by curator Kylie Terra Burnham, Tufts ... continue

Queer Theater Project Pop-Up

Mar 13

DATE/TIME: Saturday, April, 2022; 2:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Scenes from the QTP’s upcoming version of “Twelfth Night.” Part of the KS×20: ... continue

Live Music with Robyn Xu and Nate Kim

Mar 21

DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 9, 2022; 2:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Musical improvisation by Robyn Xu (piano) and Nate Kim (violin) Longy ... continue

Artful Thinking

Mar 13

DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 14, 2022; 7:00 pm-9:00 pm LOCATION: Online (Zoom) Part of the KS×20: Persistence of Light event series. RSVP required. WHAT’S HAPPENING: Deep looking and discussion led by Dr. ... continue

STCF Opening Reception 2022 Copy

Aug 31

Image above: Art Museum, Christopher Seid, Holga, Ilford 120, 20 DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 17; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Opening ... continue

STCF Opening Reception 2023

Aug 31

Image above by Mary Kocol Skellig Michael Rock Figure, Ireland (detail) Diana, Fujifilm 160, 2023, 24 x 24 inches, edition of 12/Gallery NAGA DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 10, 2023 3:00 PM ... continue

Dealing with Addiction: Author’s Talk with Dianne C. Braley

Oct 28

DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 12; 3:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Revere native Dianne C. Braley, will be reading from her two books ... continue

Reception, Book Signing and Curator’s Talk

Sep 22

DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 1; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Book signing and Curator’s talk Saturday, October 1 3:00 pm-5:00 pm ... continue

STCF Opening Reception 2022

Sep 15

Artist/Curator Talk

Mar 21

DATE/TIME: Friday, April 29, 2022; 7:00 pm-9:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Presentation and Q&A with artist Karl Stephan and curator Kylie ... continue

Collage Demonstration

Mar 21

DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 30, 2022; 3:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: In-gallery demonstration of torn-painting collage techniques with artist Karl Stephan Part ... continue

Closing Reception: From the Inside Out

Jan 30

CLOSING RECEPTION: Sunday, February 27, 2020; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Date is subject to change; please continue to check the website or Facebook event page for updates. No food or drink Masks required ... continue

Those Who Can, Teach 2020: Opening Reception Copy

Jan 30

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, January 18, 2020; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Facebook event LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Join us for the opening reception of ... continue

Closing Reception: KS×20: Persistence of Light

Jan 16

CLOSING RECEPTION: Sunday, May 1, 2022; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Date is subject to change; please continue to check the website or Facebook event page for updates. No food or drink ... continue

Those Who Can Teach Opening Reception

Nov 11

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 17, 2018; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Facebook event Resident-only parking restrictions around the gallery have been lifted during this time. All other parking restrictions must be followed. ... continue

Secret Gardens Artists Garden Party

Feb 16

ARTISTS GARDEN PARTY: Saturday, May 19, 2018; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Facebook event Note: Resident parking restrictions have kindly been lifted around the gallery from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm. However, we strongly ... continue

Opening Reception for Catalyst and Wrap Around

Aug 14

OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, November 19; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Join us for a double opening! Catalyst: craft + social ... continue

Wrap Around Sale at Somerville Winter Market

Oct 8

DATE & TIME: Saturday, January 20, 2018; 9:30 am-2:00 m Facebook LOCATION: Arts at the Armory; 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Each year, the Nave Gallery hosts ... continue

A Ceremony of Carols

Nov 26

DATE & TIME: December 3; 7:00 pm Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: The Cambridge Chamber Singers is pleased to present Benjamin ... continue

Good Cheer Fest 2019

Dec 11

DATE & TIME: December 21; 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Good Cheer Fest is a celebration for the ... continue

Jason Anderson presents the 11th Annual Festival of Good Cheer

Oct 30

DATE & TIME: December 16; 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powderhouse Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Now in its *eleventh* year, the Good Cheer Fest ... continue

Knit and Sip Crochet Soiree

Oct 2

DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 7, 2:00 pm-4:30 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Bring your needles and your yarn enthusiasm, and ... continue

Hurricane Recovery Fundraiser

Sep 29

DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 14, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Join us at the Nave Annex for an afternoon of community, ... continue

Humanizing Refugee Communities in the Middle East and Horn of Africa

Oct 22

Image credit: “Our Ville Stands With Your Ville” rally expressing solidarity with the Charlottesville community and supporting Sanctuary cities. DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 29, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Facebook LOCATION: Nave ... continue

Quotidian Wonder

Oct 7

DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 21, 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Stretching deeper into our interest in collaborative ... continue

Knit and Sip Crochet Soiree

Sep 2

DATE & TIME: Friday, September 29, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Bring your needles and your yarn enthusiasm, and join ... continue

Boston New Music Festival: Recent Work for Solo Flute and Gayageum

Sep 15

DATE & TIME: Saturday, September 30; 2:00 pm-3:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Annex, 53 Chester Street, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: In partnership with The Nave Annex, Juventas New Music presents an ... continue

Wall to Wall II: Opening Events

Aug 14

Image detail: TAPE3″ (detail) 2016, Gabe Delaney and Crew DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 1, 2017 1:00 pm-5:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery, 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: ... continue

Coffee Talk: LCC Grant Q&A

Jul 2

Looking for grant money for your next art project or cultural exploration? Look no further! Each year, the Somerville Arts Council awards money to artists, schools and organizations in (or ... continue

Lo-fi Lounge

Sep 10

DATE & TIME: Wednesday, September 20; 6:00 pm-8:00 pm LOCATION: Aeronaut Brewing, 14 Tyler Street Somerville, MA, 02143 WHAT’S HAPPENING: The Festival’s premier social event! Join fellow lo-fi and analog ... continue

Nave Annex: 2017 Somerville Toy Camera Fest Opening Reception

Aug 14

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, September 8; 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Facebook Exhibition details JURIED BY: Michael Kirchoff LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA Thank you to our sponsor: ... continue

2018 Somerville Toy Camera Fest Opening Reception

Jul 30

Image credit: Richard Bonvissuto (Palm Springs, CA) – “Circus Tent,” Shanghai GP3 100 in Holga camera OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, September 9; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Facebook Exhibition details JURIED BY: Jennifer ... continue

Nave Gallery: 2017 Somerville Toy Camera Fest Opening Reception

Aug 14

Image credit: Susan Arthur, Sam Dreaming, 15 x19, Holga Tri-X OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, September 9; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Facebook Exhibition details JURIED BY: Michael Kirchoff LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder ... continue

Knit and Sip Crochet Soiree

Sep 2

DATE & TIME: Friday, September 22, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Bring your needles and your yarn enthusiasm, and join ... continue

Mod Talk: Flipped Lens to Full-On Frankencamera!

Sep 3

DATE & TIME: Sunday, September 23; 3:30pm-5:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT”S HAPPENING: Camera mods (modifications) can be as simple as flipping the ... continue

Trying to Talk With Humans

Mar 5

DATE & TIME: Friday, March 10, 2017; 6:30 pm Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Trying to Talk with Humans brings together four ... continue

Fiber Swap Drop Off

Mar 29

If you can’t make The Great Fiber Swap and/or want to drop off items in advance, come on by. Nave Gallery (Teele Square): Friday, April 7 11:00 am – 1:00 ... continue

Nave 155 Preview Reception

Mar 29

Image above: Designed by Resa Blatman; includes detail from Hieronymus Bosch’s painting, Garden of Earthly Delights DATE & TIME: Friday, April 21, 2017; 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Facebook The City of Somerville ... continue

Nave 155, Part Deux

Mar 29

Image above: Designed by Resa Blatman; includes detail from Hieronymus Bosch’s painting, Garden of Earthly Delights DATE & TIME: Sunday, April 30, 2017; 12:30 pm-3:30 pm Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele ... continue

Nave 155

Apr 23

Image above: Designed by Resa Blatman; includes detail from Hieronymus Bosch’s painting, Garden of Earthly Delights DATE & TIME: Sunday, April 23, 2017; 1:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 ... continue

Writing on the Wall: Poetry Reading with Neil Callender

Oct 9

DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 16, 2015; 4:30 pm-6:00 pm Reading Q&A and community reception Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powderhouse Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Readings by ... continue

Nave 155

Mar 5

Image above: Designed by Resa Blatman; includes detail from Hieronymus Bosch’s painting, Garden of Earthly Delights CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 SALE DATE: Sunday, April 23, 2017; 1:00 pm Facebook ... continue

Santas Against Gobal Warming

Sep 24

Cancelled due to rain. DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 9, 2016; 11:00 am Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Do you want to ... continue

Wrap Around Sale Pop-Up

Oct 8

DATE & TIME: October 20-22, 2016 LOCATION: Nave Annex, 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA SALE HOURS: Thursday and Friday, 6 pm-8 pm Saturday, 2 pm-6 pm Facebook WHAT’S HAPPENING: Each ... continue

boXed Opening Reception

Sep 24

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 19,2016 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Exhibition details LOCATION: Nave Gallery, 155 Powderhouse Blvd, Somerville, MA CURATORS: Susan Berstler and Jesa Damora ARTISTS: Nancy Anderson, Stephanie Angelo, Jim ... continue

Fiber Swap Drop Off (9/7)

Sep 3

If you can’t make The Great Fiber Swap and/or want to drop off items in advance, come on by. Wednesday, September 7, 2016 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Nave Gallery ... continue

Jason Anderson presents the 10th Annual Festival of Good Cheer

Dec 16

DATE & TIME: December 17; 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powderhouse Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Now in its *tenth* year, the Good Cheer Fest ... continue

Wrap Around Final Weekend Sale

Dec 16

DATE & TIME: December 17 & 18, 2016; 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powderhouse Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Each year, the Nave Gallery hosts ... continue

Wrap Around Sale, Fiber Swap & Food Drive

Dec 15

Photo credit: Kris Hatch DATE & TIME: Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21, 2018 1:00 pm -5:00 pm Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powderhouse Blvd, Somerville, MA ... continue

Wrap Around Sale

Oct 4

Photo credit: Kris Hatch DATE & TIME: Saturday, November 17, 2018 3:00 pm -5:00 pm Resident-only parking restrictions around the gallery have been lifted during this time. All other parking ... continue

Wrap Around at Vernon Street Open Studios

Aug 7

Photo credit: Kris Hatch DATE & TIME: Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2 12:00 pm -6:00 pm LOCATION: 6 Vernon Street, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Each year, the Nave ... continue

Wrap Around at Mudflat Open Studios

Jan 11

Photo credit: Kris Hatch DATE & TIME: Saturday and Sunday, December 8 and 9 12:00 pm -6:00 pm LOCATION: Mudflat Studios, 81 Broadway Street, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Each year, ... continue

Writing Workshop and Story Share

Nov 6

DATE & TIME: Sunday, December 4; 4:00 pm-6:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Local writers Megan Mullin and Phoebe Sinclair will lead ... continue

Walk-In Camera!

Sep 11

DATE & TIME: Thursday, September 8-October 2, 2016 Details WHAT’S HAPPENING: As part of the 2016 Somerville Toy Camera Festival, the Griffin Museum of Photography will host a room-sized camera obscura ... continue

Lo-Fi and “Slow” Photography NIGHT at the PRC!

Sep 11

DATE & TIME: Wednesday, September 21; 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Details WHAT’S HAPPENING: As part of the 2016 Somerville Toy Camera Festival, Boston’s Photographic Resource Center will host a “Nights at ... continue

Artist Talk: Marian Roth

Sep 11

DATE & TIME: Sunday, September 25, 2016; 3:00 pm-4:30 pm Details WHAT’S HAPPENING: As part of the 2016 Somerville Toy Camera Festival, the Griffin Museum of Photography will host n artist talk ... continue

Toy Camera Workshop with Bill Franson

Sep 11

DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 1; 10:00 am-12:00 pm Details WHAT’S HAPPENING: Back by popular demand! Join photographer, educator, and four-time Somerville Toy Camera Festival exhibiting artist Bill Franson for ... continue

Wall to Wall: Opening Events

Jan 3

DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 2, 2016 1:00 pm-6:00 pm Exhibition details Facebook LOCATION: Nave Gallery, 155 Powderhouse Blvd, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Join us for the opening events of ... continue

#RESIST Opening Reception

Mar 12

Image above: Pretty Sad (2017) by Resa Blatman. Acrylic on paper, fake flowers OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, April 27; 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Exhibition Facebook JURIED BY: Susan Berstler and Greg Cook LOCATION: ... continue

Under Primping

May 3

DATE & TIME: Friday, May 5, 2017; 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Facebook ARTIST: Samantha Fields LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: “A social history of ... continue

Under Primping

May 3

DATE & TIME: Saturday, May 6, 2017; 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Facebook ARTIST: Samantha Fields LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: “A social history of ... continue

Under Primping

May 3

DATE & TIME: Sunday, May 7, 2017; 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Facebook ARTIST: Samantha Fields LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: “A social history of ... continue

PORCHFEST: Dirty Water Brass Band

May 3

DATE & TIME: Saturday, May 13, 2017; 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Facebook ARTIST: Dirty Water Brass Band LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: Free and ... continue

Under Primping

May 3

DATE & TIME: Saturday, May 27, 2017; 2:00 pm-6:00 pm Facebook ARTIST: Samantha Fields LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA WHAT’S HAPPENING: “A social history of ... continue

In Triplicate Opening Reception

Apr 1

Image credit: “Small World” (detail) by Inguna Gremzde, 80 x 100cm, oil on 48 found plastic caps, 2012-present OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, June 2, 2017; 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Exhibition JURIED BY: ... continue

In Triplicate Artist Talk

May 24

Image credit: “Small World” (detail) by Inguna Gremzde, 80 x 100cm, oil on 48 found plastic caps, 2012-present ARTIST TALK: Saturday, June 17, 2017; 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Exhibition Facebook JURIED ... continue

In Triplicate Closing Reception

May 24

Image credit: “Small World” (detail) by Inguna Gremzde, 80 x 100cm, oil on 48 found plastic caps, 2012-present CLOSING RECEPTION: Saturday, July 1 2017; 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Exhibition JURIED BY: Liz ... continue

HONK! Opening Reception

Sep 11

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, October 6; 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Exhibition Facebook JURIED BY: Leonardo March LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA ARTISTS: Mike Cipriano, Greg Cook, Josh Dietrich, Richard Lanier, Leonardo ... continue

B&W Film Processing and Printing with LaPete Labs

Sep 11

DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 8; 9:00 am-5:00 pm Details WHAT’S HAPPENING: This year we’re breaking this event into two sections. Learn to process B&W film, or learn to make ... continue

Fiber Swap Drop Off (9/8)

Sep 3

If you can’t make The Great Fiber Swap and/or want to drop off items in advance, come on by. Thursday, September 8, 2016 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Nave Gallery ... continue

Nave Annex: 2016 Somerville Toy Camera Fest Opening Reception

Sep 2

Image credit: Office, Robert Schneider OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, September 9; 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Exhibition Facebook JURIED BY: Christopher James LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex (Davis Square), 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA ARTISTS: Zia Ayub, ... continue

#RESIST

Feb 20

DEADLINE: Saturday, April 1, 2017 EXHIBITION DATES: April 27-May 27, 2017 LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex, 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA CURATED BY: Susan Berstler and Greg Cook ABOUT: This call seeks ... continue

2025 Somerville Toy Camera Festival

May 19

DEADLINE: June 15, 2025 EXHIBITION DATES: September 6 – 27, 2025 LOCATIONS: Nave Gallery, Washington Street Gallery JURIED BY: Mary Kocol The Somerville Toy Camera Festival seeks entries for its ... continue

Opportunity for First Time Independent Curators

Aug 29

The Nave in Somerville, MA is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the exhibition and promotion of local, regional and national contemporary art. Supported through a grant from the Somerville ... continue

2023 Somerville Toy Camera Festival

Jun 18

DEADLINE: June 27, 2023 EXHIBITION DATES: September 7 – October 7, 2023 LOCATIONS: Nave Gallery, Brickbottom Gallery, Washington Street Gallery JURIED BY: Ann M. Jastrab The Somerville Toy Camera Festival ... continue

2022 Somerville Toy Camera Festival

Jul 1

DEADLINE: July 10, 2022 EXHIBITION DATES: August 26 – September 25, 2022 LOCATIONS: Nave Gallery and Washington Street Gallery JURIED BY: Laidric Stevenson The Somerville Toy Camera Festival seeks entries ... continue

2019 Somerville Toy Camera Festival

May 9

DEADLINE: June 24, 2019 EXHIBITION DATES: September 5 – October 5, 2019 LOCATIONS: Nave Gallery Gallery, Brickbottom Gallery and Washington Street JURIED BY: Gordon Stettinius The Somerville Toy Camera Festival seeks ... continue

2018 Somerville Toy Camera Festival

May 3

DEADLINE: June 24, 2018 EXHIBITION DATES: September 2018 LOCATIONS: Nave Gallery Gallery, Brickbottom Gallery and Washington Street JURIED BY: Jennifer Shaw The Somerville Toy Camera Festival seeks entries for its sixth annual ... continue

2017 Somerville Toy Camera Festival

Jul 1

DEADLINE: August 1, 2017 EXHIBITION DATES: September 2017 LOCATIONS: Nave Gallery Gallery, Nave Gallery Annex and Washington Street Gallery JURIED BY: Michael Kirchoff The Somerville Toy Camera Festival seeks entries for ... continue

Wondrous Strangeness: 10 Years of ABRAZOS PRESS

Jul 19

Credit: Image detail from KIDS IN COSTUMES BOOK, Annie Silverman, 2014; photo by Annie Silverman ABRAZOS PRESS is a teaching and professional print shop at the Miller Street Studio Building ... continue

We Create Diamonds Copy

Feb 26

Image Credit: Michael Talbot DEADLINE: February 15, 2026 EXHIBITION DATES: March 21-April 18, 2026 LOCATION: Nave Gallery, 155 Powder House Boulevard, Somerville, MA CURATED BY: Michael Talbot ABOUT: Pressure creates ... continue

Uprooted / Transplanted – Stories of Displacement

Jan 18

Image Credit: One Day My Sadness Will End, Mohammad Jokhadar / Art in Exile DEADLINE: April 3, 2026 EXHIBITION DATES: May 1 – June 14, 2026 LOCATION: Nave Gallery, 155 ... continue

Wall to Wall II: Working Together

May 6

Image Credit: “Galaxy” Studio Collaboration, Karl Stephan and Students, 2017. DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 EXHIBITION DATES: Saturday, September 30 – Sunday, October 29, 2017 LOCATION: Nave Gallery, 155 Powder ... continue

Those Who Can, Teach

Apr 4

DEADLINE: September 9, 2018 EXHIBITION DATES: November 17-December 15, 2018 OPENING RECEPTION: November 17, 2018; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery, 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA CURATED BY: Melissa Chaney, ... continue

AVATARS

Dec 27

Photos from AVATARS in San Francisco, artists from left to right: Sequinette, Minjun Kim, Marco Castaneda, Oscar Lopez DEADLINE:January 27, 2019 EXHIBITION DATES:March 22-April 6 ARTISTS RECEPTION:Friday, March 22, 2019 ... continue

Secret Gardens

Jan 28

DEADLINE: Saturday, March 24, 2018 EXHIBITION DATES: May 4, 2018- June 17, 2018 ARTISTS RECEPTION: Saturday, March 19; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm LOCATION: Nave Gallery, 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA ... continue

Catalyst: craft + social change

Jul 1

Image Credit: Squares used in the Perry Park Yarnstorm project; Photo by Vanessa Marcoux DEADLINE: Friday, September 1, 2017 EXHIBITION DATES: November 18, 2017 – December 30, 2017 LOCATION: Nave Gallery, ... continue

Water Marks

Nov 11

Credit: Photo by Susan Berstler DEADLINE: Monday, January 20, 2025 EXHIBITION DATES: February 22 – March 30, 2025 LOCATION: Nave Gallery, 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA JURIED BY: Amor ... continue

Restructured

Jun 23

Credit: Work by Micah Eglinton-Woods DEADLINE: Sunday, September 17, 2017 EXHIBITION DATES: November 16 –December 16, 2017 LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex, 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA CURATED BY: Boriana Kantcheva and ... continue

In Triplicate

Mar 18

From left to right: Tara Donovan, “Untitled (Molecule),” 2010; Hieronymus Bosch, “The Garden of Earthly Delights,” 1503–1515; Ai WeiWei, “Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn,” 1995. Background: Liz Helfer & Ben ... continue

HONK! Deconstruction of Joy

Aug 20

DEADLINE: Saturday, September 17, 2016 EXHIBITION DATES: October 6-22, 2016 LOCATION: Nave Gallery Annex, 53 Chester St, Somerville, MA CURATED BY: Leonardo March HONK!: Deconstruction of Joy will be a photography exhibit ... continue

Performing the Home

Aug 18

Curator and artist Christina Balch will recreate the gallery as a surreal home and invites the public to experience and interact with performances of the home. Artists in this experimental ... continue