Contemporary art space dedicated to
affecting change

About ShowUp
Exhibitions

ShowUp is a contemporary art exhibition, education, and engagement space, focused on creating an innovative environment for high-potential, talented artists whose work is underrepresented in traditional exhibition spaces due to systemic shortcomings.

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Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

November 6 - December 20, 2026

Iran: Memory X Heartbeat
Curated by Roya Khadjavi and the Safarani Sisters

January 7 - 31, 2027

The Seven Beggars: By Way of Possibility
Jeffrey Ellse

February 5 - March 27, 2027

A Story You Now Hold: Narratives From Gaza
Curated by Nuha Alshabani

Welcome to ShowUp

ShowUp is a Boston-based contemporary art gallery and education space focused on featuring underrepresented visions and voices. Focused on sustainability practices, ethics, and the power of representation, ShowUp works to nurture the careers of high-potential, talented curators and artists through thoughtful support, an innovative environment, and unique opportunities.

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Location | 524B Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Contact
Email  contact@showupinc.org
Gallery Mobile 617.718.5600 
Gallery Landline  857.277.1700

 

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“Iran: Memory X Heartbeat” @safaranisisters @royakhadjaviprojects is today! Come by for the opening reception 5pm -8pm ✨
Our newest exhibition, “Iran: Memory X Heartbeat” curated by @royakhadjaviprojects and @safaranisisters , opens this week on First Friday, November 6th! Join us for the opening reception from 5 - 8pm. This exhibition brings together a g
📌⭐️ Residency applications due in November and first week of December.
Another Studio Sunday! This time we’re closing out October with a look into @napssart Inktober Drawings!🖋️ We’ve selected a few pieces to share, each with its corresponding date and word of the day ! Day 21 : Guardian Day 5: Centr
“ A Tilt of Light; A Slant of Dust” solo exhibition by @joettamaue, is on view through this Sunday 🖤 Come by before and experience the exhibition in our back room gallery before it’s too late! 📸: @jbrewerphoto
Last couple days to experience “Far, Dark Places”, a solo exhibition by Craig Cromartie. @craigcromartie This exhibition is on view at Show Up through Sunday, November 1st. 📸: @stanaefineart
Show Up was in the spotlight this weekend! ✨ Catch us in the news coverage of the @affordableartfairboston along with a few mentions in articles highlighting the weekend. @7news 💌 Our director @intlchristine being quoted by @artnet ! Read full a
Some sweet moments from the @affordableartfairboston this weekend 🍭 lancywang777 came to visit our booth! @weeeeeeewooooooooooo with their artwork “you can’t have your cake and eat it too”🍰 Another participant of the”Immo
Last day of the @affordableartfairboston 🩷 We’re wrapping up an incredible weekend with a special Studio Sunday spotlight featuring our participating artists in “Immovable Feast”! Starting off with @eddiebrucknerfineart Picture
Only two days left of the @affordableartfairboston! Let’s make them count!! 🍩 Our lovely founder and director of Show Up @intlchristine is holding it down at the booth! Come say hi, y’all 💕 📸: @jamaicaplainandtall
Last night at the @affordableartfairboston was wonderful! So many great conversations and connections. 💛 Let’s keep the momentum going! Come visit us this weekend. 📍 Find us just past Booth 10!

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