February 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025; 12-7pm — Free First Thursday
Visit at night and explore the Museum in a different light. Every first Thursday of the month, admission to the Museum is FREE for everyone with extended hours from 12 to 7pm. There is no need to register ahead of time. Shop at the indoor Fitchburg Farmers’ Market at the Fitchburg Art Museum, brought to you by Growing Places! At our markets, you can use your SNAP benefits, Healthy Incentive Program (HIP), WIC, Senior Farmers Market Coupons, debit, credit, or cash. All are welcome! 3:00-5:30pm on First Thursdays, through May 2025. Free First Thursdays is supported by an endowment given to the Fitchburg Art Museum in memory of Martha Malm.
Saturday, February 8, 2025; 2-4pm — FAM Spring Exhibits Opening Reception
Join us for a reception to celebrate the opening of two new exhibits – Tara Sellios: Ask Now the Beasts and Stephen DiRado, Better Together: Four Decades of Photographs.
Mingle in the galleries and enjoy refreshments served by Finicky Fork Catering.
Your ticket purchase includes General Admission to the museum.
Registration is encouraged to help us plan ahead, but not required to attend the event.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025; 1-3:30pm — FAMily Program: Africa Rising: 21st Century Photography at FAM
Enjoy gallery activities and art making with the whole family with our FAMily Program. In this program we prioritize the joy of looking at and talking about works of art, combined with using tangible materials for making art that creates connections to the exhibitions. This program is perfect for young artists or art enthusiasts between the ages of 7 to 15 and their favorite adult. Learn more and sign up to secure your spot, space is limited.
This program is supported by a generous grant from Enterprise Bank with additional support from The Cathedral Fund.
Thursday, February 20, 2025; 1-3:30pm — Artist Workshop: Tara Sellios
Ever wanted to be mentored by a FAM Artist? In this workshop you will explore drawing techniques with guidance from FAM exhibiting artist Tara Sellios. Get up close and personal with the actual bones, bugs and dried flowers she uses in her photographs and create your own compositions. This free program is for young artists ages 8 to 14 and their favorite adult. Sign up below to save your spot. Space is limited.
March 2025
Saturday, March 1, 2025; 11am-12:30pm (en español) and 2-3:30pm (in english) — FAMily Program: Stephen Dirado, Better Together: Four Decades of Photographs
Enjoy gallery activities and art making with the whole family with our FAMily Program. In this program we prioritize the joy of looking at and talking about works of art, combined with using tangible materials for making art that creates connections to the exhibitions. This program is perfect for young artists or art enthusiasts between the ages of 7 to 15 and their favorite adult. Learn more and sign up to secure your spot, space is limited.
This program is supported by a generous grant from Enterprise Bank with additional support from The Cathedral Fund.
Thursday, March 6, 2025; 12-7pm — Free First ThursdayVisit at night and explore the Museum in a different light. Every first Thursday of the month, admission to the Museum is FREE for everyone with extended hours from 12 to 7pm. There is no need to register ahead of time. Shop at the indoor Fitchburg Farmers’ Market at the Fitchburg Art Museum, brought to you by Growing Places! At our markets, you can use your SNAP benefits, Healthy Incentive Program (HIP), WIC, Senior Farmers Market Coupons, debit, credit, or cash. All are welcome! 3:00-5:30pm on First Thursdays, through May 2025. Free First Thursdays is supported by an endowment given to the Fitchburg Art Museum in memory of Martha Malm.
Saturday, March 22, 2025; 2pm — Artist Talk: Stephen DiRado
Sign up using the link below to reserveyour spot.
April 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025; 12-7pm — Free First Thursday
Visit at night and explore the Museum in a different light. Every first Thursday of the month, admission to the Museum is FREE for everyone with extended hours from 12 to 7pm. There is no need to register ahead of time. Shop at the indoor Fitchburg Farmers’ Market at the Fitchburg Art Museum, brought to you by Growing Places! At our markets, you can use your SNAP benefits, Healthy Incentive Program (HIP), WIC, Senior Farmers Market Coupons, debit, credit, or cash. All are welcome! 3:00-5:30pm on First Thursdays, through May 2025. Free First Thursdays is supported by an endowment given to the Fitchburg Art Museum in memory of Martha Malm.
Saturday, April 5, 2025; 11am-12:30pm (in english & español) — FAMily Program: Tara Sellios: Ask Now the BeastsÂ
Enjoy gallery activities and art making with the whole family with our FAMily Program. In this program we prioritize the joy of looking at and talking about works of art, combined with using tangible materials for making art that creates connections to the exhibitions. This program is perfect for young artists or art enthusiasts between the ages of 7 to 15 and their favorite adult. Learn more and sign up to secure your spot, space is limited.
This program is supported by a generous grant from Enterprise Bank with additional support from The Cathedral Fund.
Saturday, April 5, 2025; 2pm — Artist Talk: Tara Sellios
Join FAM exhibiting artist Tara Sellios as she discusses her exhibitionAsk Now the Beasts.Learn more about her artistic process, choice of materials, and stories behind her works. Conversations will be facilitated by FAMTerry and Eva Herndon Assistant Curator Sarah Harper.
Sign up using the link below to reserveyour spot.
Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, April 27, 2025 — Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom returns this Spring to the Fitchburg Art Museum. Visit the Fitchburg Art Museum and enjoy floral arrangements crafted by local florists, artists, and Laurelwood Garden Club members inspired by the works of art on view.
The Champagne Reception will be on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 6-9pm.
Mark your calendars now and check back as the date approaches for a registration link.
May 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025; 12-7pm — Free First Thursday
Visit at night and explore the Museum in a different light. Every first Thursday of the month, admission to the Museum is FREE for everyone with extended hours from 12 to 7pm. There is no need to register ahead of time. Shop at the indoor Fitchburg Farmers’ Market at the Fitchburg Art Museum, brought to you by Growing Places! At our markets, you can use your SNAP benefits, Healthy Incentive Program (HIP), WIC, Senior Farmers Market Coupons, debit, credit, or cash. All are welcome! 3:00-5:30pm on First Thursdays, through May 2025. Free First Thursdays is supported by an endowment given to the Fitchburg Art Museum in memory of Martha Malm.
Saturday, May 17, 2025; 11am-12:30pm (in english) and 2-3:30pm (en español) — FAMily Program: Festival: A Celebration of African Art at FAM
Enjoy gallery activities and art making with the whole family with our FAMily Program. In this program we prioritize the joy of looking at and talking about works of art, combined with using tangible materials for making art that creates connections to the exhibitions. This program is perfect for young artists or art enthusiasts between the ages of 7 to 15 and their favorite adult. Learn more and sign up to secure your spot, space is limited.
This program is supported by a generous grant from Enterprise Bank with additional support from The Cathedral Fund.
June 2025
Thursday, June 5, 2025; 12-7pm — Free First Thursday
Visit at night and explore the Museum in a different light. Every first Thursday of the month, admission to the Museum is FREE for everyone with extended hours from 12 to 7pm. There is no need to register ahead of time. Shop at the indoor Fitchburg Farmers’ Market at the Fitchburg Art Museum, brought to you by Growing Places! At our markets, you can use your SNAP benefits, Healthy Incentive Program (HIP), WIC, Senior Farmers Market Coupons, debit, credit, or cash. All are welcome! 3:00-5:30pm on First Thursdays, through May 2025. Free First Thursdays is supported by an endowment given to the Fitchburg Art Museum in memory of Martha Malm.
Saturday, June 7, 2025; 2pm — Artist Talk: Ari Montford: Freedom Arrows
Join cultural practitioner Ari Montford for an engaging conversation about their installation Freedom Arrows, currently on view at FAM. Montford will explore themes of freedom and creative expression from their perspective as a Black, Indigenous, and Two-Spirit artist, and will engage in a community conversation on cultural and societal representation in the visual arts.
Mark your calendars now and check back as the date approaches for a registration link.
Friday, June 27, 2025; 6-8pm — FAM Summer Party
Celebrating our 89th Annual Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft! Mark your calendars now and check back as the date approaches for a registration link.
