“Tango” by Nancy Hall Brooks, one of the many local artists to be spotlighted at Somerville Open Studios 2015.

By Rebecca Danvers

Somerville Open Studios (SOS) is set to take place this weekend, May 2–3, noon-6 p.m., with sneak previews presented at selected sites on Friday, May 1.

SOS is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of producing an annual open studio and related events in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Through its programming, SOS gives access to the work of visual artists living and working in the city of Somerville. We provide opportunities to view art made within the community; to interact with local artists; and to have access to artists’ working spaces. Our goal is to broaden the public’s exposure to, and appreciation of, finished works of art as well as the art-making process. This exposure both educates the community and raises awareness of the diverse artistic experience available in Somerville.

Maps and vital information about the event is available on the SOS website: https://www.somervilleopenstudios.org.

Somerville Open Studios is managed by a Board of Directors comprised of participating artists. An Open Studios executive committee is formed each year to organize the event. This committee is assisted by many dedicated volunteers. New volunteers are always welcome. Please contact them if you would like to become involved.