Events in BOLD

Friday, July 31
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 5 pm
— NMI Founder’s Hall at 32 Washington Street is Open 10 - 5 pm
— Artist Talk with Ron Fortier 6 - 7:30 pm at Northeast Maritime Institute’s Founder’s Hall at 32 Washington Street.

Saturday, August 1
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 5 pm
— Fairhaven Tattoo & Gallery at 72 Main Street exhibits Plein Air Finalists 2026 10 - 4

Sunday, August 2
Final Day & Closing Reception
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Gallery • 29 Center Street

Celebrate the close of the 2026 Fairhaven Summer Art Gallery. Meet artists, enjoy light refreshments, and experience the exhibition one last time. This is the final opportunity to view — and purchase — the artwork before the exhibition closes and paintings return to their owners.

12:00 pm — Closing Toast
Join us as we celebrate another wonderful season, thank our artists and supporters, and look ahead to 2027.

1:00 pm — Artwork Pickup for Collectors

Thanks for coming! These events already happened. . .

Friday, June 19
— Opening Reception at The Gallery 29 Center Street 5 - 7 pm

Saturday, June 20
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 5 pm
— Art Gala at the Unitarian Church. A ticketed event from 7–10:30 pm. Opera (Seaglass Theatre Company!), violins, trivia, flowers, great summer food, tours... short speeches about events, and a thank you to patrons and sponsors. 65 people max. SOLD OUT

Sunday, June 21
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 1 pm

Friday, June 26
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 5 pm
— Opening Reception 6 - 7:30 pm at Northeast Maritime Institute’s Founder’s Hall at 32 Washington Street.

Saturday, June 27
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 5 pm
— Fairhaven Historical Society Old Academy Gallery 141 Main Street 10 - 2 pm
— Tapper Richards Interiors10 - 2 pm
— Ron Fortier Open Studio, 45 Pleasant Street, 10 - 2 pm
— Jay Ryan Open Studio, 7 Ruth Street, 10 - 2 pm
— Fairhaven Homecoming Day Fair, in the town Center

Sunday, June 28
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 1 pm

Friday, July 3
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 5 pm

Saturday, July 4
— Fourth of July Parade. 9 am on Green Street from Cushman Park to Fort Phoenix. The Gallery will march in the parade and hand out free art kits and stickers along the parade route. We might even frame you up and take your picture!
— Gallery 29 Center Street is closed due to overheating at the parade!

Sunday, July 5
— Plein Air on Open Land co-hosted with The Buzzards Bay Coalition. A kick-off to the 12.5-day Plein Air on Open Lands FEST at Carvalho Farm, 201 Shaw Road, 7 am Artists and 8 am Public - 1 pm. Food truck and bathrooms will be available! A review of the rules and available awards will be announced. More info here in the Plein Air tab.
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 1 pm

Friday, July 10
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 5 pm
— NMI Founder’s Hall at 32 Washington Street is Open 10 - 5 pm

— A Night at the Millicent Library The July 10 library event was cancelled due to scheduling and operational challenges at the library this summer.

Saturday, July 11
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 5 pm
— Academy Building 141 Main Street 10 - 2 pm
— Tapper Richards 10 - 2 pm
— Ron Fortier Open Studio, 45 Pleasant Street, 10 - 2 pm (last day!)
— Jay Ryan Open Studio, 7 Ruth Street, 10 - 2 pm
— North Fairhaven Open Art Market 10 - 3 pm, Livesey Park — We will have a booth!!

Sunday, July 12
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 1 pm

Friday, July 17
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 5 pm
— NMI Founder’s Hall at 32 Washington Street is Open 10 - 5 pm

Saturday, July 18
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 5 pm
— Fairhaven Historical Society Old Academy Gallery 141 Main Street 10 - 2 pm
— Jay Ryan Open Studio, 7 Ruth Street, 10 - 2 pm
— North Fairhaven Open Art Market 10 - 3 pm, Livesey Park
— A Night at the Town Hall will be a variety night that includes The Adventures of John Manjiro, composed by Yoko Nakatani. A presentation of the art from Plein Air on Open Lands, along with awards to artists. An auction led by Marion Antiques of 16 items . . . many items will be fundraisers for local groups.

Sunday, July 19
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Closed for a Special Event
— Jay Ryan Open Studio, 7 Ruth Street, 10 - 2 pm

Friday, July 24
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 5 pm
— NMI Founder’s Hall at 32 Washington Street is Open 10 - 5 pm

Saturday, July 25
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 5 pm
— Fairhaven Tattoo and Gallery exhibits Plein Air Top Twenty, 72 Main Street, 10 - 4 pm
— Artist Talk with Pete Hocking 10 - 12 pm Old Academy Gallery 141 Main Street 10 - 2 pm
— Tapper Richards 10 - 2 pm (last day!)
— Jay Ryan Open Studio, 7 Ruth Street, 10 - 2 pm (last day!)
— North Fairhaven Open Art Market 10 - 3 pm, Livesey Park
Studio Tour Showcase. The Gallery will visit all locations on the tour and highlight several works and sites that can’t be missed. This is the last weekend of the Studio Tour.

Sunday, July 26
— Gallery 29 Center Street is Open 10 - 1 pm
— Jay Ryan Open Studio, 7 Ruth Street, 10 - 2 pm