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!
SOS 2018 Event Coordinator
Ellien Laramee-Byers (Mad Oyster Studios)
SOS 2018 Assistant Coordinator
Alison Pruchansky-Drasner (Vernon Street Studios)
SOS 2018 Volunteer Staff
Volunteer Coordinators
Ellien Laramee-Byers (Mad Oyster Studios), Alison Pruchansky-Drasner (Vernon Street Studios)
SOS First Look Exhibit Coordinators
Mara Brod (Vernon Street), Nancy Anderson (Mad Oyster Studios)
Kids' Show Coordinators
Elena Clamen (home studio), Kelly Richter (SOS supporter)
Beyond the Pattern Fashion Show Coordinators
Consuelo Perez, JoAnne Coppolo
Mapbook Distribution
Christina Tedesco (Mad Oyster Studios)
Graphic Design
Ho Yin Au (Mad Oyster Studios), Ellien Laramee-Byers (Mad Oyster Studios), Alison Pruchansky-Drasner (Vernon Street Studios)
Poster Distribution
Matt Kaliner (SOS Supporter)
Inside-Out Gallery Retrospective
Terry Dovidio (SOS Board)
Membership
Johanna Finnegan-Topitzer (Vernon Street)
Proofreading
Ron Newman (SOS supporter)
Sponsorship
Sarah Carlson (home studio)
Volunteer Show Coordinators
Ellien Laramee-Byers (Mad Oyster Studios), Alison Pruchansky-Drasner (Vernon Street Studios)
Website and Databases
Aram Comjean (SOS supporter) — Webmaster
Ron Newman (SOS supporter) — Site QA, Website and Database Assistance
Mapstands
Hilary Scott (home studio)
Home Studio Liaison
Community Space
Melissa London, Seth Berkowitz
Trolley Coordinator
Matt Kaliner (SOS supporter)
Banners
Terry Dovidio (SOS Board)
Cracked: The Nut Show Coordinator
Nancy Anderson (Mad Oyster Studios)
Davis Square Information Booth
Johanna Finnegan-Topitzer (Vernon Street)
2017/2018 SOS Board of Directors
Hilary Scott (home studio) - President
Stan Eichner (home studio) - Vice President
Peter Belford (Vernon Street) - Treasurer
Terry Dovidio - Clerk
Sarah Carlson (home studio)
Kolika Chatterjee (home studio)
Aram Comjean
Matt Kaliner
Johanna Finnegan-Topitzer (Vernon Street)
Christina Tedesco (Mad Oyster Studios)