Fitchburg Art Museum

Fitchburg Art Museum The Fitchburg Art Museum is the leading cultural institution in North Central Massachusetts.
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FAM is Free and Open to the Public!

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Kaleidoscope: 100 Years of Collecting for Our Community

FESTIVAL: A Celebration of African Art
at the Fitchburg Art Museum Founded in 1925, FAM plays a vital role in the cultural life of the region and is committed to community access and service. FAM uses its artistic and educational resources to aid in the economic revitalization of

Fitchburg, and the Museum maintains active educational partnerships with the local school systems, as well as Fitchburg State University. FAM is an engine for creativity, education, community building, and fun!
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Our Mission

The Mission of the Fitchburg Art Museum is to inspire creativity and learning, and to contribute to the well-being of our diverse communities in Fitchburg, North Central Massachusetts, and New England. To accomplish this mission, we organize exhibitions of the work of New England contemporary artists and artworks from our art historical collections, offer programs for learners of all ages, support public art projects, invite community participation and partnerships, and stimulate the local creative economy – all in the spirit of inclusivity.

Join exhibiting artist James Dye and FAM Director Nick Capasso on Sunday, July 19, from 2–3 PM, for an engaging conversa...
06/18/2026

Join exhibiting artist James Dye and FAM Director Nick Capasso on Sunday, July 19, from 2–3 PM, for an engaging conversation about Dye’s exhibition “The Void, the Wheel and the Monster.” Together, they will delve into the artist’s creative process, the inspirations that shape his work, and the rich layers of meaning behind his intricate and imaginative ink drawings.

Program sign up: https://68111.blackbaudhosting.com/68111/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=03393720-2e65-4946-9a1a-43a972a55025

James Dye was First Prize Winner in 2025’s “89th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft” at the Fitchburg Art Museum. His solo exhibition “James Dye: The Void, the Wheel and the Monster” is on display at FAM from June 20 to September 13, 2026.

Sign up is encouraged so we know that you are attending, though it’s not required.

Image:
James Dye, “Shrine of Deeper Wisdom,” 2018, dip pen and India ink. Courtesy of Juliet Feibel and Ken MacLean

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The American artist, Willie Cole’s artwork, “American D...
06/17/2026

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The American artist, Willie Cole’s artwork, “American Domestic,” references both the painting, “American Gothic” by Grant Wood which famously depicts midwestern farmers, and Dan masks from the Ivory Coast in Africa. Through juxtaposing these different art forms, Cole demonstrates the unique culture created by African Americans. Visit us on Juneteenth to see "American Domestic," on display in “Kaleidoscope”!

Image:
Willie Cole, “American Domestic,” 2016, Digital pigment and serigraph on paper. Sinon Collection Fund, 2018.18

Come celebrate with us the wonderful artists of our region at our annual Summer Party on June 26! The night will feature...
06/12/2026

Come celebrate with us the wonderful artists of our region at our annual Summer Party on June 26! The night will feature a fun summer menu catered by Finicky Fork, and a local DJ, JC tha God, spinning the perfect soundtrack for the season.

The event is free and open to the public, but sign up is required. Please sign up at the link: https://68111.blackbaudhosting.com/68111/FAM-Summer-Party-2026

Artwork:
Navya Katru, “Untitled,” 2026, acrylic paints on canvas. Courtesy of the artist.

Thank you, WBUR 90.9 FM, for featuring the Fitchburg Art Museum in the recently published “11 art exhibits to check out ...
06/10/2026

Thank you, WBUR 90.9 FM, for featuring the Fitchburg Art Museum in the recently published “11 art exhibits to check out this summer” article here: https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/09/2026-summer-art-exhibits-boston-massachusetts.

Starting June 20, see FAM’s “90th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft,” “James Dye: The Void, the Wheel and the Monster” (pictured), and FAM’s collaboration with ArtsWorcester for “Call and Response: Kindred”, in addition to “Kaleidoscope: 100 Years of Collecting for Our Community” and “FESTIVAL: A Celebration of African Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum.” General admission is free, as part of FAM’s free admission program, which is generously sponsored by Rollstone Bank & Trust.

Image:
James Dye, “Of Fate and the Apple Eaters,” 2026, ink on paper. Courtesy of the artist.

100 years of art, community, and belief — and you're part of the story.One century ago, Eleanor Norcross dreamed of an a...
06/10/2026

100 years of art, community, and belief — and you're part of the story.

One century ago, Eleanor Norcross dreamed of an art museum for Fitchburg. Today, that dream is more alive than ever — with galleries filled floor to ceiling in our landmark Centennial exhibition Kaleidoscope, neighbors and families walking through our doors free of charge, and a community showing up in numbers we've never seen before.

This is what 100 years of your support looks like.

As we close out FY2026, we need your help to finish strong and meet our Centennial year goal. Every gift moves us forward — sustaining free admission, dynamic exhibitions, and educational programming that belongs to this whole community. Gifts of all sizes make a difference, and if you're considering a monthly gift, a DAF, or an IRA charitable rollover, these can stretch your impact even further — and offer meaningful tax advantages too.

👉 Give today at fitchburgartmuseum.org/givetofam

Photo by Norm Eggert

The Fitchburg Art Museum will be closed from Wednesday, June 10, through Friday, June 12, as we prepare for “The 90th Re...
06/05/2026

The Fitchburg Art Museum will be closed from Wednesday, June 10, through Friday, June 12, as we prepare for “The 90th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft.” We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Photo by Sarah Harper

On June 4, the Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) has extended hours from 12 - 7 PM. Shop at the now outdoor Farmers’ Market (in...
06/03/2026

On June 4, the Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) has extended hours from 12 - 7 PM. Shop at the now outdoor Farmers’ Market (in partnership with Growing Places and North Central Farmers Markets) from 3 - 5:30 PM, and make art at our outdoor artmaking table from 3 – 5! Later in the evening, join us for Words from the Courtyard, hosted by the Openest Mic from 5:45 – 6:30 PM. Local poets will share their work in this free, all-ages outdoor gathering — bring a blanket or your favorite chair, pack a picnic, and settle in for a relaxed evening under the open sky within FAM’s courtyard area.

Photo by Norm Eggert

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185 Elm Street
Fitchburg, MA
01420

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Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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(978) 345-4207

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