Cambridge Open Studios returns Saturday and Sunday. From noon to 6 p.m., more than 70 artists will show and sell their artwork in gallery spaces, studios and, in some cases, their homes, across Cambridge.
Whether you’re shopping for handmade objets d’art or just aiming to enjoy a day of perusing, you’ll discover what makes this town a gathering ground for artisans of all ages and levels of mastery. To find information about each artist, their artwork and location for the weekend, use the interactive map below, provided by the Cambridge Arts Council.
This year, the artists are in two main territories: one occupying the neighborhoods between Alewife and Porter Square, and the other distributed between Harvard, Central and Kendall squares.
The walking tour
If you have the luxury of the entire weekend, I’d allocate one day to each territory, because there is so much to see. If you’re like me, with only a few serendipitous hours to spare, these are the spots I wouldn’t miss.
Walking east from the Harvard T stop, I’d start my Open Studios tour at R. Lee Post Photography. Post’s most recent work explores “the collective unconscious, dreams, and life’s weavings and interconnections.” Her photographs have been shown in The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The ICA Boston and throughout New England.
From Harvard Square, I’d walk east along Massachusetts Avenue toward Central, making a pit stop on Lee Street to view Mary Coelho’s watercolors.
Continuing down Massachusetts Avenue, I’d take a pause inside AIRI Jewelry & Gallery, owned by Maya Alia, to try on a few of her wiry gold earrings that remind me of the soldered joints that bind pieces of stained glass.
Speaking of stained glass, Kate Gakenheimer’s kaleidoscopic designs, inspired by kimonos and Ukrainian Easter eggs, are the perfect burst of energy to propel you through the rest of this Open Studios route.
Don’t skip Asako Severn’s gallery documenting classic Boston landmarks with an eye for subtle shifts in natural light. If photography is your thing, another option nearby is Gregorio Leon’s “Sueños de Ruta 3,” a series tracking the photographer’s journey through Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego.
Cambridge Modern Quilt Guild, along Cambridge Street, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a show called “Power of 10.” Members of the Guild were challenged to create quilts with 10 panels each that will be on display at the gallery.
If you don’t mind going a little out of the way toward Lechemere, Kashif’s Arabic calligraphy Post-it gallery is sure to be an educational, albeit kooky draw for fans of unconventional illustration.
After hopping around East Cambridge, I’d cross the divide to Porter Square to hit a few more studios.
Right off the T, I’d visit Nicole Stone, an artist and educator whose Monument Project has engaged people of all ages in reimagining public spaces and statues with controversial pasts. Her art is available to buy in the form of paintings, prints and cards.
Finally, I’d peruse Judy Silvan’s multimedia prints, who added art to a career in psychotherapy, and end my day with ceramics by Ellen Ezorsky, a prolific painter now working mostly at the pottery wheel.
Supporting local artists is a worthy investment. If you’re looking to double your impact, Rachel Zack, a watercolorist, and Johanna Schulman, a multimedia artist, are two artists who are donating 100 percent of their profits to a community cause.
If what you’re looking for is not on this list, visit Cambridge Arts Council’s website to see what else Open Studios has in store. Happy hopping!
This post was updated Sept. 20, 2026, to correct that Judy Silvan is still a psychotherapist.
