Opening Our Doors

Join MAAM and our neighboring cultural institutions for a free day of fun in the Fenway! At MAAM, explore our current exhibitions and get creative in the Barkan Family Big Ideas Studio with hands-on artmaking for all ages.  

On View at MAAM

Aáni yéi xat duwasáakw (I am called Land) is an exhibition by acclaimed Alaska-based Tlingít and Unangax̂ artist Nicholas Galanin. Featuring a new kinetic sculpture and video installation, the presentation invites viewers to reflect on the interconnectedness of land, culture, and humanity. 

GENERATIONS honors artists deeply engaged in Boston’s creative ecosystem: L'Merchie Frazier, Daniela Rivera, and Wen-ti Tsen. Each artist, through their distinct artistic practices in sculpture, painting, textile, and public art, explores themes of community memory, identity, and cultural narratives.

In the Neighborhood 

While you’re in the area, experience Nicholas Galanin’s installation, I think it goes like this (pick yourself up) in Evans Way Park. This monumental bronze sculpture cast from chopped-up imitation totems is featured in the Boston Public Art Triennial, a city-wide exhibition of over 15 public art commissions accompanied by community programs. Discover additional Triennial installations in the Fenway and throughout Boston, here. 

Opening Our Doors 

Learn more about Opening Our Doors festival - a celebration of the Fenway Cultural district and Boston’s largest day of free cultural experiences. 

Ticketing Notice: This event is free with advance registration. MAAM may accommodate unregistered walk-up guests on the day of this event only as capacity allows; walk-up tickets on the day of the event are not guaranteed. Evening events often sell out; plan ahead and register in advance. 

Documentation Notice: Photos and/or videos will be taken at this event. By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in photos and videos of the event and that those photos and videos may be used by MassArt in connection with MassArt and MassArt Art Museum communications. If you do not agree with this usage, please notify a staff member upon arrival to receive a no-photo sticker. 

Access: MassArt Art Museum is committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment during in-person and virtual programs and events. To request an access or disability-related accommodation, please contact MassArt Art Museum at maam@massart.edu at least two weeks before the date of the event. 

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Advance Registration RECOMMENDED