1. On-Site Building Lot (Right in Front) As seen directly in the photo below, Joy Street Studios features an open paved surface lot located right in front of the building entrance. Convenience: Steps away from the main entrance doors leading upstairs to Art School 99. Availability: Spaces in this lot are typically available for studio artists, visitors, and students arriving for classes. Be sure to park within designated lines to keep drive aisles clear for fellow creators. Google Street View...

There is a moment, somewhere in the middle of every mixed media collage, when the artwork stops being a plan and starts being a conversation. A torn strip of magazine paper lands on top of a wash of blue ink. You answer with a quick sweep of acrylic. The paper answers back with its texture. The ink bleeds through. Suddenly, the piece is making decisions with you. That is the magic of mixed media collage — and it is also why so many artists who once thought of themselves as "just painters" or...

If you find yourself in the Boston area this weekend, May 2–3, prepare for a city-wide transformation. Somerville Open Studios (SOS) 2026 is officially here, and it remains one of the largest and most vibrant celebrations of local creativity in the country. This year, over 420 artists are opening their doors across 120+ locations. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just someone who enjoys a good Saturday stroll, the energy in the streets—fueled by the iconic SOS trolleys and the buzz of...