Somerville Art Fair coming to Bow Market

Bow Market and Sanidad Design Announce the Inaugural Somerville Art Fair: A New Local Art Experience Begins This June

[Somerville, MA, May 28, 2025]

Bow Market and John Lakov, artist and founder of Sanidad Design, are proud to announce the inaugural Somerville Art Fair, a vibrant new celebration of local visual art that will unfold over a series of one-night-only Studio Showcases throughout 2025, culminating in a final art fair event in December.

This new initiative invites the Somerville community to discover, explore, and connect with local artists in an approachable, gallery-style setting at Upstairs at Bow. Beginning June 6, four showcases will highlight the work of six emerging visual artists working across painting, photography, textiles, animation, and pottery. These intimate evenings will invite dialogue and engagement with the artists and offer a fresh opportunity to experience art in one of the city's most beloved cultural spaces.

The Somerville Art Fair series will conclude with a group exhibition and market-style fair on December 13, featuring all six participating artists.

2025 Somerville Art Fair Dates:

  • June 6

  • July 18

  • September 5

  • November 21

  • December 13 (Final Fair)

Celebrating Local Talent

The featured artists were selected by a panel of three distinguished local artists and arts organizers:

  • John Lakov - a visual artist and curator whose work can be found in private collections both locally and internationally

  • Carlie Febo - an interdisciplinary artist and community leader actively supporting equity in the arts across Greater Boston

  • Michael Talbot - a multimedia artist and educator deeply involved in Boston's maker and creative technology scenes

Six artists were chosen for the inaugural season; they reflect the diversity and vitality of Somerville’s arts community. The featured artists are:

Rooted in Community

*Art belongs in everyday spaces - and Bow Market is the perfect place to make that happen," said Co-owner Zach Baum. "We're thrilled to support artists not just by exhibiting their work, but by holding space for conversations, relationships, and growth."

The Somerville Art Fair aligns seamlessly with Bow Market's mission to foster inclusive, community-driven spaces that amplify the voices of local creatives. From its founding, Bow Market has served as a hub where artists, entrepreneurs, and neighbors can connect, experiment, and thrive. This new partnership with Sanidad Design expands that commitment, bringing visual arts to the forefront of the market's cultural programming.

More Information

To learn more about the Somerville Art Fair, including artist bios and event updates, visit; sanidaddesign.com/somerville-art-fair

Erin Jackson