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
March 12 – April 17, 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 17, 2026
Firehouse Gallery
April 16 – 26, 2026
The Color of Joy
Highlighting the power of color to evoke emotions like joy, optimism, and passion. Writers are invited to submit prose and poetry on color/joy.
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FEATURING: Art Raffle & Artist Panel Discussions
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DATE CHANGES!
- Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 29
- Works Intake: Fri. April 3, 4-6pm // Sat, April 4, 10am-noon // Mon April 6, 4-6pm
- Hang Artworks: Thur. April 9, 10am-1pm
- Opening Reception: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6pm
- Gallery Hours: Apr 17,18,19, 24, 25, 26 Opens at 12 noon
- Art Pickup: Sun, April 26 4-6pm // Mon, April 27 4-6pm
MAC Gallery
May 7 – June 5, 2026
The Milford Photo Expo
IMPORTANT: SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR THE MILFORD PHOTO EXPO!
The submission deadline has been extended 2 weeks, intake and hanging dates also changed.
- Submission Deadline: Sunday, April 19, 2026 midnight.
- Artworks In-take: Wed April 29, 4-7pm, Thu April 30, 4-7pm
- Hanging/Labeling: Tuesday May 5, 10am-2pm
- 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
This exhibit invites artists to explore the Still Life genre in unexpected ways. We are not seeking traditional, decorative still lifes. We are looking for work that reimagines object groupings in ways that challenge, reinterpret, or expand the genre.
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- Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Works Intake: Fri, May 15 4-6pm // Sat, May 16, 10am-noon
- Hang the Exhibit: Thursday, May 28, 10am – 1pm
- 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 15/16 4-6pm (*note unusual schedule)
- PROSPECTUS
- OPENING RECEPTION
- VISIT THE EXHIBIT
MAC Gallery
June 17 – August 6, 2026
Milford Student Exhibit 2026
Open to all Milford students in grades K-12.
Each student submitted one art work on a theme of their choice.
Artwork Drop-off
June 5, 4-6pm & June 6, 10-12noon
Viewing Hours
Tues-Fri, June 17 – August 6, 12-4pm
Award Reception / Artwork pick-up
Thursday, August 6, 5:30pm
See Last Year’s (2025) Awards Reception Gallery
Earlier Exhibits in 2025 – 2026
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
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, 31, Feb 1st (1/25 cancelled due to storm)
- Art Pickup: Sunday, Feb 1, 4-6pm // Monday, Feb 2, 4-6pm
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
