More than 100 artists will open their studios, galleries, and exhibition spaces to the public during the 27th annual Open Studios in Peekskill, New York, organized by the Peekskill Arts Alliance. The free event takes place June 6–7, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m., and includes private studios, group exhibitions at SUNY-Peekskill's Off the Beaten Track, Tent Site Gallery, and cultural venues such as The Flat Iron Gallery, Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art (HVMOCA), and Hat Factory. Visitors can explore works in progress, meet artists, and view public art installations like murals and illuminated sculptures throughout the city.
This event matters because it strengthens community engagement with the visual arts by making the creative process accessible to residents, collectors, and tourists. Open Studios highlights Peekskill's identity as an arts destination, supports local artists by providing direct exposure and sales opportunities, and fosters cultural tourism in the Hudson Valley region. The 27-year tradition underscores the sustained vitality of Peekskill's artistic community and its role in the broader local economy and cultural landscape.