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
December 11, 2025 – March 6, 2026
MAC Member Show
Our annual celebration of the MAC family of member-artists.
Submissions Deadline: Sunday, November 9, 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
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: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Works Intake: Fri, Jan 9, 4-6pm // Sat, Jan 10, 10am-noon
- Opening Reception: Thu, January 22, 2026, 6pm
- Gallery Hours: Jan 24, 25, 31, Feb 1st
- Art Pickup: Sunday, Feb 1, 4-6pm // Monday, Feb 2, 4-6pm
- PROSPECTUS
- OPENING RECEPTION
- VISIT THE EXHIBIT
MAC Gallery
March 12 – April 15, 2026
Circular Thinking
Local Color 7
Connecticut Studio Art Quilt Association (SAQA-CT)
Connecticut Studio Art Quilt Association honors our gallery by stopping here on their biennial tour of the state.
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- Opening Reception: March 12th
- Gallery Hours: Tuesdays – Fridays, March 12 – April 15, 2026
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.
DATE CHANGES!
- Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 29
- Works Intake: Fri. April 3, 4-6pm // Sat, April 4, 10am-noon
- Hang Artworks: Thur. April 9, 10am-1pm
- 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: Sunday, April 5, 2026 midnight.
- Artworks In-take: Fri April 17, 4-6pm, Sat April 18, 10-12pm
- Opening Reception: Thursday, May 14, 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: Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Works Intake: Fri, May 15 4-6pm // Sat, May 16, 10am-noon
- Opening Reception: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6pm
- Hours: June 5th 4-8pm // 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.
Previous Exhibits in the 2025 - 2026 Season
MAC Gallery
June 5 – July 31, 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 – July 31, see details in link.
Award Reception and Artwork pick-up
⇒ Thursday, July 31st 5:30-6:30PM
MAC Gallery
September 9 – 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: Sunday, August 17th [ Extended ]
Artwork Drop off: Fri, Aug 22, 4-6pm Sat, Aug 23 10am-noon
- Gallery Hours: Tue-Fri, Sept 9 – Nov.14, 12-4pm
- Opening Reception: Thu, Sep 25, 6pm
Art Pickup: Friday, Nov 14 4-6pm / Saturday, Nov 15 10am – 12 noon
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: Sunday, October 5th, midnight
- Works Intake: Fri, Oct 10, 4-6pm Sat, Oct 11, 10am-noon
- Opening Reception: Thu, Oct 16, 6pm
- Closing Reception – October 26, 3-4pm
- Gallery Hours: Oct 18, 19, 25, 26 12-4pm
- Art Pickup: Sunday, Oct 26 4-6pm / Monday, Oct 27 4 pm – 6pm
