Fall River Open Studios
October 13 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
You’re invited to “Visit Art Where it is Made” at the annual Fall River Open Studios as part of Fabric Arts Festvial! With over 30 participating artists and multiple locations across the city, it’s the perfect opportunity to step inside local studios, see live art demonstrations, and experience Fall River’s creative energy firsthand.
Open Studios Locations:
Greater Fall River Art Association | 80 Belmont St, Fall River, MA 02720
Narrows Center for the Arts| 16 Anawan St, Fall River, MA 02721
Rox Art | 28 Anawan St, Fall River, MA 02721
Shane Landing LCC Studios | 90 Pond St, Fall River, MA 02721
Smokestack Studios | 192 Anawan St Bldg 6, 5th Floor, Fall River, MA 02721
SoCo Art Labs | 145 Globe St, Fall River 02724
To make it easier to visit each spot, FRACC is offering a FREE Trolley service from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The trolley will loop through Open Studios locations, so you can park once and enjoy a leisurely ride while exploring each venue. For more details, a downloadable map, and the full trolley schedule, visit: thefracc.org/open-studios.
Event Highlights:
Live Art Demonstrations: Watch as artists bring their creations to life! Highlights include hand-weaving and graphite illustration by Polly Blue Moss, pyrography by Jennifer Duczkowski, and paint pouring demonstrations by Amalia Rego.
Hands-on Activities: Don’t miss Roger Andrews, aka SketchyGOichie, guiding kids and teens through digital art workshops to create their own video game and cartoon characters. Join Dana Barnes as she explores the fascinating techniques behind bookbinding and handmade paper.
Fall River Open Studios 2024 is an initiative organized by FRACC and supported in part by a grant from the Fall River Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency; with additional support from Shane Landing LLC. Fabric 2024 is organized by Casa dos Açores da Nova Inglaterra (C.A.N.I.) with the support of many partners and sponsors.
