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Elisa H. Hamilton: Heirlooms Opening Reception: October 3
Make Art @ FAM - Trick or Treat Edition: October 24
Outdoor Farmers' Market at FAM at Night: October 1
| | Elisa H. Hamilton: Heirlooms | |
On View through September 19, 2027
Elisa H. Hamilton: Heirlooms features vibrant works on paper that draw from a handcrafted quilt made by the artist’s great-grandmother. Embracing joyful color and dynamic geometric patterns, Hamilton embodies family stories using bold, contemporary abstractions. Join us this fall to experience this celebration of memory, family, and creativity.
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Opening Reception | |
Saturday, October 3
2 – 4 PM
Join us to celebrate the opening of Elisa H. Hamilton: Heirlooms and enjoy the exhibition with fellow visitors. Light refreshments and appetizers will be served, with wine and beer available for purchase. Free and open to all.
| | | | Kaleidoscope: 100 Years of Collecting for Our Community | |
On View through July 3, 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.
| | | | FESTIVAL: A Celebration of African Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum | |
On View through December 13, 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.
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Thursday, October 22
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.
Hidden Treasures is scheduled to repeat on November 19 from 1 – 3 PM.
| | Make Art @ FAM - Trick or Treat Edition | |
Saturday, October 24
12 – 3 PM
Main Street, Downtown Fitchburg
Make Art @ FAM in October will be held at Fitchburg Civic Days’ annual Trick or Treat on Main Street. Stop by our table to grab some candy and make spooky art!
This program is generously supported by Rockland Trust and The Cathedral Fund.
The Make Art @ FAM program repeats once a month on Saturdays. The next session is Saturday, November 14, 11 AM–1 PM in our Art Place on Elm studio.
| | | | Artist Talk: Elisa H. Hamilton, Heirlooms in Conversation | |
Saturday, November 14
2 – 3 PM
Join FAM exhibiting artist Elisa H. Hamilton and FAM Curator Emily Mazzola for a discussion of Hamilton’s exhibition, Heirlooms.
Mazzola and Hamilton will explore the process and inspiration behind Hamilton’s vibrant abstract paintings and the intergenerational dialogue she creates through this body of work.
Sign up is encouraged so we know that you are attending, though it’s not required.
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First Thursday of the Month, October 1
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.
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October 17 and October 18
12 – 5 PM
| A free, self-guided art discovery tour to visit with local artists, see their studio spaces, and explore North Central Massachusetts in the autumn. FAM will host pop-up studios from 5 participating artists. | | |
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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Stronger Together: Art for Democracy
September 30, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Stronger Together: Art for Democracy exhibits accepted artworks from a juried competition held in spring 2026.
The competition was organized by the Reclaiming Our Democracy Task Force of First Church Unitarian, Littleton, MA. It invited New England artists to use their creativity to express and strengthen civic values, celebrate our collective identity, and honor the diversity that enriches our American democracy.
The Community Gallery is supported by a grant from Dr. Roderick and Donna Lewin, and by Fidelity Bank.
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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 and Fidelity Bank.
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As a Member of the Fitchburg Art Museum, you are invited to engage in the diverse community at the heart of our Museum.
Member Benefits:
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Discounted or free admission to all FAM events – including our annual Art in Bloom Champagne Reception and Night at the Museum Gala
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Invitations to Member-exclusive programs and events like the Members Mix & Mingle
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20% discount in our Museum Store
- And more!
Join at the Contributor level or above and unlock access to the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association, and free admission to hundreds of cultural institutions across the country.
| Gift a Membership:
Delight your family and friends with this thoughtful gift of Membership at the Fitchburg Art Museum. Providing a fabulous year of discounts, exclusive events, and memorable creative experiences. | | | | | |
What inspires your connection to FAM?
Help contribute to FAM's storybank!
We’re collecting community stories and memories, 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.
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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, Every First Thursday of the Month, October 1: Open until 7 PM
| | | Fitchburg Art Museum | 185 Elm Street | Fitchburg, MA 01420 US | | | | |
