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Opening for Iran: Memory X Heartbeat
Nov
6

Opening for Iran: Memory X Heartbeat

  • Friday, November 6, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for November First Friday and the opening of Iran: Memory X Heartbeat curated by Roya Khadjavi and the Safarani Sisters.

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Affordable Art Fair First Look & Opening for Immovable Feast
Oct
22

Affordable Art Fair First Look & Opening for Immovable Feast

  • Thursday, October 22, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • SoWa Power Station (map)
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ShowUp is excited to take part in the Boston Affordable Art Fair (October 22-25th), presenting the juried group show Immovable Feast

The Affordable Art Fair will be happening right down the block from the gallery, at the SoWa Power Station, 550 Harrison Ave. We would love to see you there!

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Art Supply Swap
Oct
4

Art Supply Swap

  • Sunday, October 4, 2026
  • 2:00 PM 4:00 PM
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One artist’s trash is another artist’s inspiration!

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Mending Society
Oct
3

Mending Society

  • Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • 2:00 PM 4:00 PM
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Bring a few items of clothing that need repair and join us for an afternoon of mending!

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October First Friday
Oct
2

October First Friday

  • Friday, October 2, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for October First Friday and the see Craig Cromartie’s solo show Far, Dark Places, curated by MarlaMcLeod.

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Opening for Craig Cromartie's Far, Dark Places
Sep
4

Opening for Craig Cromartie's Far, Dark Places

  • Friday, September 4, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for September First Friday and the opening of Craig Cromartie’s solo show Far, Dark Places, curated by Marla McLeod.

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Roll Call Round 4 Opening
Aug
13

Roll Call Round 4 Opening

  • Thursday, August 13, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for the opening of Roll Call Round 4!

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August First Friday
Aug
7

August First Friday

  • Friday, August 7, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for August First Friday and check out our third installment of Roll Call!

Image by Dina Gjertsen

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Roll Call Round 3 Opening
Jul
30

Roll Call Round 3 Opening

  • Thursday, July 30, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for the opening of Roll Call Round 3!

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Durational Music Performance by Adric Giles and Nick Egersheim
Jul
26

Durational Music Performance by Adric Giles and Nick Egersheim

  • Sunday, July 26, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 4:00 PM
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Join us on July 26th for experience part (or all) of a four hour durational music performance, played in conjunction with MONDO FIASCO

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Roll Call Round 2 Opening
Jul
16

Roll Call Round 2 Opening

  • Thursday, July 16, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for the opening of Roll Call Round 2!

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Roll Call Round 1 Opening
Jun
25

Roll Call Round 1 Opening

  • Thursday, June 25, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for the opening of Roll Call Round 1!

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June First Friday
Jun
5

June First Friday

  • Friday, June 5, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for June First Friday and check out Christina Chan’s solo show Hidden Power!

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Clothing Swap
May
31

Clothing Swap

  • Sunday, May 31, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM
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Bring the clothing you don't wear and swap it for something you might come to love!

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Mending Society
May
30

Mending Society

  • Saturday, May 30, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM
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Bring a few items of clothing that need repair and join us for an afternoon of mending!

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Opening For Hidden Power // May First Friday
May
1

Opening For Hidden Power // May First Friday

  • Friday, May 1, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for May First Friday to celebrate the opening of Hidden Power!

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Reciprocal Ecology In-Person Artist Talk
Apr
18

Reciprocal Ecology In-Person Artist Talk

  • Saturday, April 18, 2026
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
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Join us for an in-person artist talk featuring artists from Reciprocal Ecology, moderated by curator Cassandra Klos.

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Nature Walk at Mount Auburn Cemetery
Apr
12

Nature Walk at Mount Auburn Cemetery

  • Sunday, April 12, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM
  • Mount Auburn Cemetary (map)
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Take a nature walk with former Mount Auburn Cemetery artist-in-residence Billy Hickey

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April First Friday
Apr
3

April First Friday

  • Friday, April 3, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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On view: Reciprocal Ecology, a photography show curated by Cassandra Klos!

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Reciprocal Ecology Online Artist Talk
Mar
25

Reciprocal Ecology Online Artist Talk

  • Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
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Join us for an online artist talk with some of the artists from Reciprocal Ecology, moderated by curator Cassandra Klos.

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Opening for Reciprocal Ecology // March First Friday
Mar
6

Opening for Reciprocal Ecology // March First Friday

  • Friday, March 6, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for the opening of Reciprocal Ecology, a show curated by Cassandra Klos!

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Afro-Cuban & Afro-Brazilian Grooves with Zahili Zamora
Feb
19

Afro-Cuban & Afro-Brazilian Grooves with Zahili Zamora

  • Thursday, February 19, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
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Ahead of her February 21 Spot/Light performance at Black Market Nubian, artist Zahili Zamora leads an interactive, community-centered workshop exploring the rhythmic foundations of Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian music.

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Opening for In Our Image and February First Friday
Feb
6

Opening for In Our Image and February First Friday

  • Friday, February 6, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
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Join us for the opening of In Our Image, a show curated by Shardé Marchewski

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Mending Society
Jan
24

Mending Society

  • Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring a few items of clothing that need repair and join us for an afternoon of mending!

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Between Two Worlds Artist Talk
Jan
7

Between Two Worlds Artist Talk

  • Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
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Join us for an artist talk for Between Two Worlds, moderated by Nayana LaFond.

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December First Friday featuring Iron River Singers
Dec
5

December First Friday featuring Iron River Singers

  • Friday, December 5, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for December First Friday featuring a performance by Iron River Singers. On view: Between Two Worlds: Making Sense of Modern Life from Indigenous Perspectives, a group show curated by Nayana LaFond.

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November First Friday
Nov
7

November First Friday

  • Friday, November 7, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for November First Friday. On view: Between Two Worlds: Making Sense of Modern Life from Indigenous Perspectives, a group show curated by Nayana LaFond.

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Affordable Art Fair First Look and Opening for See It Go!
Oct
23

Affordable Art Fair First Look and Opening for See It Go!

  • Thursday, October 23, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • SoWa Power Station (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ShowUp is excited to take part in Boston’s first edition of the Affordable Art Fair (October 23-26th), presenting a juried group exhibition focused on an iconic Boston landmark, See It Go!: Visions of Boston’s Citgo Sign

The Affordable Art Fair will be happening right down the block from the gallery, at the SoWa Power Station, 550 Harrison Ave. We would love to see you there!

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Art Supply Swap
Oct
11

Art Supply Swap

  • Saturday, October 11, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM
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One artist’s trash is another artist’s inspiration!

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Opening for Between Two Worlds and October First Friday
Oct
3

Opening for Between Two Worlds and October First Friday

  • Friday, October 3, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Join us for the opening of Between Two Worlds: Making Sense of Modern Life from Indigenous Perspectives, a group show curated by Nayana LaFond.

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Closing Reception For Safarani Sisters
Sep
28

Closing Reception For Safarani Sisters

  • Sunday, September 28, 2025
  • 2:00 PM 4:00 PM
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Join us for the closing of the Safarani Sisters solo exhibition Submerged In Time.

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