The Fitchburg Art Museum has announced the 89th annual Regional Exhibition, one of the longest-running juried exhibitions in New England. Local artists and crafters living or working within 30 miles of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, have until May 23 to submit artwork created between 2023 and 2025 via an online-only process. The exhibition aims to spotlight regional talent and connect creators with patrons and art enthusiasts.
This exhibition matters because it sustains a nearly century-old tradition of supporting local artists in a region often overshadowed by major art hubs. By providing a museum platform for community-based work, it fosters local creative economies and cultural engagement, reinforcing the role of regional institutions in nurturing grassroots art scenes.