Explore contemporary art across multiple floors with works from local artists in various mediums.
Meet artists in their studios, view their creative process, and purchase art directly from them.
Visit the open-air market with regional vendors, food trucks, and artisan goods on Sundays (May-October).
Browse unique products from small businesses, including jewelry, clothing, and custom-made items.
Attend special events, exhibitions, and gatherings that showcase local talent and foster community.
Went on a Sunday and also took a look at the artists studios. Absolutely amazing and loved it! You can buy artists work directly from them and meet the artists as well! There is also a vintage market! Such a wonderful hub for artists!
This is a MUST to visit in Boston! The SoWa Open Market is one of the largest open-air farmer and artist markets in Boston. With a variety of regional and local vendors, plus food + beverage trucks, nestled among artist studios, galleries, and retail shops on the pedestrian-only Thayer Street, the SoWa (South of Washington) community becomes a vibrant gathering place every Sunday, May – October.
This is an excellent spot to shop local art and meet the artists. We visited on a Sunday when many of the studios were open because of the SoWa open market outside, so we got to see a wide variety of art. There’s a mix of painting, sculpture, jewelry, textile arts, and more at a range of different price points, so we enjoyed looking through all three floors of galleries.
We visited here after most shops had closed (5pm), and luckily some were still open! They have many small businesses which custom make their products which is fantastic, but they were not within my budget. And they have countless art studios where artists display their works and you can view them through the window. The downstairs displays were all open, and we could view the contemporary pieces from up close. The ladies were very nice and the pieces were interesting to view.
A must visit. The people, food, atmosphere, art galleries and so much more... all great. Recommend you visit Debby Krim whose work spans photography, jewelry, and also painting. Cedric Harper from Haiti (suite 213) is also worth a visit. His contemporary view of technology is quite eye opening and do ask him about where he gets his inspiration. His journey is inspiring. Parking is tough but it’s worth it! Don’t forget he food trucks that are nearby which is a nice edition.

Boston's vibrant hub for local art, studios, and creative shopping.
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Located at 450 Harrison Ave in Boston, SoWa Art + Design District is a dynamic community featuring art galleries, artist studios, and retail shops. It hosts the popular SoWa Open Market with local vendors and food trucks, offering a mix of painting, sculpture, jewelry, and textile arts. Visitors can meet artists, purchase unique works directly, and explore three floors of galleries in a pedestrian-friendly setting. A must-visit destination for art lovers and those seeking creative experiences in Boston.
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