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| | Kaleidoscope: 100 Years of Collecting for Our Community | |
On View through May 2, 2027
Kaleidoscope is the second in a series of exhibitions marking FAM's Centennial, and features hundreds of artworks from our permanent collection, ranging across the globe, human history, artistic movements, and media.
| | The 90th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft | |
On View June 20 – September 13, 2026
FAM’s annual Regional Exhibition is one of the longest-running juried exhibitions in New England. This tradition spotlights the artists and crafters of our region by providing a museum environment for their work and connecting them with fellow creators, patrons, and art enthusiasts. This year's prize winners will be announced at our Summer Party!
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Friday, June 26, 2026
6 – 8 PM
Kick off summer with us at FAM! Join us for a festive evening celebrating the opening of The 90th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft. The night will feature a fun summer menu catered by Finicky Fork, and a local DJ spinning the perfect soundtrack for the season. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited – registration is required.
| | James Dye: The Void, the Wheel, and the Monster | |
On View June 20 – September 13, 2026
James Dye uses a painstaking and detailed ink drawing technique to create images of mysterious narratives. His imagery is deeply informed by symbols inspired by mythology, religion, psychology, and the history of art and architecture. Dye’s work tells stories – both personal and universal – about the terrors and wonders of the struggles between chaos and order, light and dark, and existence and oblivion. Dye was the First Prize Winner of our 89th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft.
| | | Artist Talk: James Dye on The Void, the Wheel and the Monster | |
Sunday, July 19, 2026
2 – 3 PM
Join exhibiting artist James Dye and FAM Director Nick Capasso for an engaging conversation about Dye’s exhibition The Void, the Wheel and the Monster. Together, they will delve into the artist’s creative process, the inspirations that shape his work, and the rich layers of meaning behind his intricate and imaginative ink drawings.
Sign up is encouraged so we know that you are attending, though it’s not required.
| | Call and Response: Kindred | |
On View June 20 – September 13, 2026
The theme of FAM’s annual Call and Response collaboration with ArtsWorcester is Kindred. The most common definition of kinship is family. Families can be biologically connected; they can also be found and forged in love and friendship. In fact, sometimes the deepest connections are formed through mutual experiences or shared beliefs. Joint pursuits such as shared interests, hobbies, or passions are also fertile ground to establish strong relationships. The ten ArtsWorcester artwork selections, in combination with ten from FAM’s permanent collection, are representative of all types of kinship.
| | | Artist Talk: Deborah Santoro, Veneer of Civilization | |
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2 – 3 PM
Painter, printmaker, and interdisciplinary artist Deborah Santoro will share how she was inspired to create her artwork Veneer of Civilization for Call and Response: Kindred, and how this work connects to her broader artistic practice. Responding to Steve Locke’s photograph Untitled (Our Honeymoon), Family Pictures, Blue (2015), which includes a depiction of an 18th-century slaving vessel, Santoro carved and reinterpreted the 17th-century John Foster map of New England, largely redacting Colonial-era place names. Through this process, she examines the lasting impact of violence embedded in placemaking and the “veneer” that shapes ideas of home, history, and inheritance.
| | | | FESTIVAL: A Celebration of African Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum | |
On View through December 3, 2026
FESTIVAL is the first in a series of exhibitions honoring FAM’s Centennial.
FESTIVAL demonstrates both the breadth of our collection and the diversity of cultures and contexts across the African continent.
| | A Museum that Belongs to Everyone | | |
FAM's Centennial is what 100 years of community belief and support looks like - and you are part of that story.
With our fiscal year ending June 30, your Annual Fund gift keeps the momentum alive: art that inspires, programs that transform, and a museum that welcomes everyone through its doors.
The best of FAM is still ahead, and it starts with you.
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Saturday, June 13
12 – 4 PM
Join us for free drop-in artmaking in the Art Place on Elm Studio, led by a FAM educator. Get inspired by artwork in our exhibitions, then create your own to take home! All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. No sign-up is required to attend.
This program is generously supported by Rockland Trust and The Cathedral Fund.
The Make Art @ FAM program in our studio will repeat on Saturday, July 11.
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Thursday, June 18
1 – 3 PM
Hidden Treasures is a free art program designed to support and engage individuals with the early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, along with their care partners, or family members. Advanced registration is required. Contact Suzanne Hauerstein at 978-424-4542 or shauerstein@fitchburgartmuseum.org
Hidden Treasures is supported by a grant from Fallon Health.
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Thursday, June 4
FAM has extended hours from 12 – 7 PM as part of Fitchburg's First Thursdays. Shop at the outdoor Farmers' Market, in partnership with Growing Places, from 3 – 5:30 PM. This programming is supported by an endowment given to FAM in memory of Martha Malm.
| | Make Art @ FAM: Summer Edition | |
Thursday, June 4
3 – 5 PM
Checking out FAM or the Farmer’s Market during FAM at Night? Come to our artmaking table outside in the courtyard! Drop in for free anytime 3–5 PM and create your own art to take home. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. No sign-up is required to attend.
This program is generously supported by Rockland Trust and The Cathedral Fund.
Make Art @ FAM: Summer Edition will repeat on Thursday, July 2.
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Thursday, June 4
5:45 – 6:30 PM
Hosted by Openest Mic — Join us for an evening of poetry on the Museum grounds during golden hour. Local poets will share their work in this free, all-ages outdoor gathering — bring a blanket or your favorite chair, pack a picnic, and settle in for a relaxed evening under the open sky.
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For all Programs & Events:
If you require accessibility accommodations, modifications, or have specific preferences, please let us know in advance so we can prepare for your visit.
info@fitchburgartmuseum.org
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Open during Museum hours
Visit our family-friendly Learning Lounges, interactive spaces designed to provide fun and engaging ways to explore themes and creative processes featured in our exhibitions.
Learning Lounges are generously supported by The Cathedral Fund.
| | Join Our FAMily This Summer | | |
Join now for exclusive perks — Members Mix & Mingle programming, discounted admission to ticketed events, and a 20% discount in our Museum Store.
Become a Member at the Contributor level or above and unlock access to the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association, and free admission to hundreds of museums, zoos, children's museums, botanical gardens, and cultural institutions across the country. Perfect for summer travel!
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Member Benefits:
- Discounted or free admission to all FAM events – including our annual Art in Bloom Champagne Reception and Night at the Museum Gala
- Invitations to Member-exclusive programs and events
- 20% discount in our Museum Store
- And more!
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What inspires your connection to FAM?
Add your voice to the FAM Storybank.
Help tell Fitchburg Art Museum's story! We’re collecting community stories, memories, and reflections as part of our Centennial celebration — and we’d love to include yours.
Responses will remain anonymous, and we may highlight selected stories or quotes in future Museum communications.
Thank you for being part of our FAMily.
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Museum Hours
Wednesdays through Fridays: 12 – 4 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 11 AM – 5 PM
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FAM at Night, First Thursday, June 4: Open until 7 PM
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