About SOS

About Somerville Open Studios

Somerville Open Studios (SOS) is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of producing an annual open studio and related events in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Through its programming, SOS gives access to the work of visual artists living and working in the city of Somerville. We provide opportunities to view art made within the community; to interact with local artists; and to have access to artists' working spaces. Our goal is to broaden the public's exposure to, and appreciation of, finished works of art as well as the art-making process. This exposure both educates the community and raises awareness of the diverse artistic experience available in Somerville.

Somerville Open Studios is managed by a Board of Directors comprised of participating artists. An Open Studios executive committee is formed each year to organize the event. This committee is assisted by many dedicated volunteers. New volunteers are always welcome. Please contact us if you would like to become involved!


2019 SOS Event Staff

Artist-Relations and Membership

Johanna Finnegan-Topitzer - Lead
Stan Eichner
Jason Jong
Matt Carrano

Volunteer Coordinators

Christina Tedesco - Lead
Jason Jong

Volunteer Show

Christina Tedesco
Hilary Scott

Kids' Show

Elana Clamen
Kelly Richter

Beyond the Pattern Fashion Show

Mikka Goldberg
Consuelo J Perez
JoAnne Coppolo
Martha Friend

First Look Show

Mara Brod
Nancy Anderson

Home/Locavore Show

Nancy Anderson
Johanna Finnegan-Topitzer

Inside-Out Gallery Show

Heather Balchunas
Hilary Scott

Armory Community Space

Melissa London
Seth Berkowitz
Matt Carrano

Trolley Coordinators

Matt Kaliner - Lead
Raj Raman
Nick Shectman

Timeline Managers

Terry Dovidio
Peter Belford

Website and Databases

Aram Comjean - Lead
Ron Newman
Raj Raman
Jason Jong
Matt Carrano

Promotion - Social Media

Maria LaCreta - Lead
Sarah Carlson
Peter Belford
Kolika Chatterjee
Stan Eichner

Promotion - Traditional Media

Thea Paneth - Lead
Anne Johnstone
Nancy Anderson

Graphic Design - Map Guide, Poster, Ads

Terry Dovidio
Frances Fusaro
Maria LaCreta

Map Guide and Poster Distribution

Hilary Scott
Christina Tedesco
Matt Kaliner
Pat Iverson

Business and Corporate Relations

Sarah Carlson - Lead
Stan Eichner
Pat Iverson
Christina Tedesco

Special Projects

Hilary Scott - Honk! Parade

2018/2019 SOS Board of Directors

Hilary Scott President
Christina Tedesco Vice-President
Peter Belford Treasurer
Terry Dovidio Clerk

Sarah Carlson
Aram Comjean
Johanna Finnegan-Topitzer
Matt Kaliner

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