Visual Arts Exhibits 2025-2026
This page lists all the art exhibits for the 25-26 season at our two galleries, the MAC Downtown and the Firehouse Gallery in Walnut Beach. The exhibits and opening receptions are free and open to the public – and always family-friendly. Meet and mingle with the artists at receptions. You can view last season’s exhibit list here.
MAC Gallery
June 5 – August 7, 2025
Milford Student Show 2025
Open to all Milford students in grades K-12. Each student submitted one art work on a theme of their choice.
Gallery exhibit dates and hours
⇒ Tues-Fri, June 5 – August 7, see details in link.
Award Reception and Artwork pick-up
⇒ Thursday, August 7th 5:30-6:30PM
MAC Gallery
September 1 – November 14, 2025
The Milford Stroll
Visitors will recognize scenes that invoke memories, moments, or experiences in Milford, past or present – its coastline, buildings, architecture, streets or neighborhoods.
- Submission Deadline: Fri, August 15th
Artwork Drop off: Fri, Aug 22, 4-6pm Sat, Aug 23 10am-noon
- Opening Reception: Thu, Sep 25, 6pm
- Gallery Hours: Tue-Fri 12-4pm
Art Pickup: Friday, Nov 14 4-6pm / Saturday, Nov 15 4-6pm
- PROSPECTUS
- OPENING RECEPTION
- VISIT THE EXHIBIT
Firehouse Gallery
October 16 -26, 2025
The Littlest Picture Show
Great art doesn’t have to be grand in scale!
Small works can hold big ideas, showcasing the artist’s skill, vision, and voice.
- Submission Deadline: Fri, October 3rd, midnight
- Works Intake: Fri, Oct 10, 4-6pm Sat, Oct 11, 10am-noon
- Opening Reception: Thu, Oct 16, 6pm
- Closing Reception – TBD
- Gallery Hours: Oct 18, 19, 25, 26 12-4pm
- Art Pickup: Sunday, Oct 26 4-6pm / Monday, Oct 27 10am – 12 noon
- PROSPECTUS
- OPENING RECEPTION
- VISIT THE EXHIBIT
MAC Gallery
December 11, 2025 – March 6, 2026
MAC Member Show
Our annual celebration of the MAC family of member-artists.
Submissions Deadline: Friday, November 7, 2025 at midnight
Works Intake: Friday, Nov 14 4pm-6pm | Saturday Nov 15 10-12 noon
- Opening Reception: Thursday, Dec 11, 6-8PM
Gallery Hours: Tuesdays – Fridays, November 18 – March 6, 12-4 PM
Works Pick Up: Friday, March 6, 4-6 PM and Saturday March 7, 10-12 noon
- PROSPECTUS
- OPENING RECEPTION
- VISIT THE EXHIBIT
Firehouse Gallery
January 22 – February 1, 2026
Experimental Portraits
Exploring the human identity through personal, cultural, literal, or abstract lenses. More than a likeness, a portrait should convey presence, personality, and mood.
- Submission Deadline: Fri, January 2nd, 2026
- Works Intake: Fri, Jan 9, 4-6pm // Sat, Jan 10, 10am-noon
- Opening Reception: Thu, January 22, 2026, 6pm
- Gallery Hours: Tue-Fri 12-4pm
- Art Pickup: Friday, Feb 1, 4-6pm // Saturday, Feb 2, 10am – 12 noon
- PROSPECTUS
- OPENING RECEPTION
- VISIT THE EXHIBIT
MAC Gallery
March 12 – April 15, 2026
Art Quilt Exhibit
Connecticut Art Quilters honor our gallery by stopping here on their biennial tour of the state.
- Opening Reception: TBA
- Gallery Hours: Tuesdays – Fridays, March 12 – April 15, 2026
- OPENING RECEPTION
- VISIT THE EXHIBIT
Firehouse Gallery
April 16 – 26, 2026
The Color of Joy
Highlighting the power of color to evoke emotions and tell stories.
Explore the use of bold hues to express feelings of joy, optimism, and passion.
- Submission Deadline: Fri, March 20th, 2026
- Works Intake: Fri, March 27 4-6pm // Sat, March 28, 10am-noon
- Opening Reception: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6pm
- Gallery Hours: Apr 18, 19, 25, 26 12 noon – 4pm
- Art Pickup: Friday, April 26 4-6pm // Saturday, April 28, 10am – 12 noon
- PROSPECTUS
- OPENING RECEPTION
- VISIT THE EXHIBIT
MAC Gallery
May 7 – June 5, 2026
The Milford Photo Expo
Our yearly collaboration with Milford Photo welcomes photographers of all experience levels.
- Submission Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2026 midnight.
- Artworks In-take: Fri April 17, 4-6pm, Sat April 18, 10-12pm
- Opening Reception: Thursday, May 7, 2026 6-8pm
- Gallery Hours: Tuesdays – Fridays, May 7 – June 5, 12-4pm
- Works Pick Up: Friday, June 5, 4-6pm // Saturday, June 6, 10 – Noon.
- PROSPECTUS
- OPENING RECEPTION
- VISIT THE EXHIBIT
Firehouse Gallery
June 4 – 14, 2026
The Unconventional Still Life
Exploring the Still Life genre in unexpected ways and unconventional subject matter.
- Submission Deadline: Fri, May 22, 2026
- Works Intake: Fri, May 29 4-6pm // Sat, May 30, 10am-noon
- Opening Reception: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6pm
- Gallery Hours: June , 6, 7, 13 12-4pm; June 14 11am-2pm
- Art Pickup: Monday/Tuesday, June 14/15 4-6pm (*note unusual schedule)
- PROSPECTUS
- OPENING RECEPTION
- VISIT THE EXHIBIT
MAC Gallery
Summer, 2026
Milford Student Show 2026
Open to all Milford students in grades K-12. Details to follow.
