Somerville is home to about 400 artists who work and/or live in the city. And this weekend’s Somerville Open Studios is their chance to show off the incredible work they produce here. I’ve been attending Somerville Open Studios for years and … Continue reading
The holiday shopping season is upon us and with markets and open studios starting up this weekend, there are plenty of opportunities to shop local this year. These events are teeming with unique and handcrafted items that make great gifts for everyone on … Continue reading
While Somerville is known for its big Open Studios weekend in May, many of the studios in the city also host a winter version of the event. And this weekend, Brickbottom and Joy Street are opening their doors. It’s also … Continue reading
One of the best parts about living in Somerville is being surrounded by so many creative people. From painters and fiber artists to musicians and actors, this city is stacked with talent. And much of it will be on display this … Continue reading
Somerville is home to more than 400 artists and a quarter of those work out of Vernon Street Studios, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. What started as a rough space for 13 artists has blossomed into a … Continue reading
Jason Faulkner grew up in Somerville, recently purchased a home here and has a business based in the city. But it was a trip halfway around the world that provided the inspiration for that business, Printed Village, a scarf design … Continue reading
When Resa Blatman was a young girl, adults would often ask her what she wanted to be when she grew up and her answer was always, “a artist.” And while her life has taken many twists and turns, including a … Continue reading
I was waiting until after Mother’s Day to post this because we were lucky enough to score some great presents at Open Studios this year. Now that the holiday has come and gone, I want to share what we loved … Continue reading
A couple of years ago, my family came into town for Somerville Open Studios and we headed down to the Vernon Street Studios to check them out. We loved the sprawling building with artists around every corner and in every … Continue reading
