The Francine Kelly Gallery in Featherstone's Art Barn is open year-round, with a variety of community art shows as well as curated shows and retrospectives. During exhibition, the Gallery is open 12-4PM, daily (unless otherwise noted). At the end of each year, the gallery hosts the annual Holiday Gift Show. Click here to see previous shows.

Upcoming Shows in 2026

For submitting artists, please  read our Gallery Guidelines at the bottom of this page.

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Featherstone Board and Instructor Show | September 27 - October 25
​Opening Reception: Sunday, September 27, 4-6pm
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For the final show in our 30th Anniversary Year, Featherstone faculty, staff, and board members past and present are invited to exhibit together in the Francine Kelly Gallery.   We hope to highlight the work created in our studios and showcase the breadth of talent in our community.

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Applications for the 2026 Holiday Gift Show are now open!

This year's Holiday Gift Show is open from Saturday, November 7th - Wednesday, December 16th, and open everyday from 12:00PM - 4:00PM (except Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving).

Due to increasing demand and limited space, a new application process will occur. Applications are due Friday, October 2nd by 5PM, and artists will be notified if they have been approved for participation on Friday, October 9th. Please review the top of the application for more information about participation.

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GALLERY GUIDELINES:

 

• These Featherstone exhibitions in the Francine Kelly Gallery are open to all Martha's Vineyard artists - those who live year round, seasonal residents and those with a prolonged connection to the Island.
• All forms of art are welcome. Art must be newly created and not previously shown at Featherstone.
• Two dimensional art must be wired securely and ready to hang (saw tooth hooks will not be accepted).
• All artwork must be signed and labeled.
• Featherstone reserves the right to not hang a piece based on presentation: no proper hanging mechanism, poor framing, the yellowing and age of piece, etc. ​
• All art must be for sale. Artists receive a 60% commission for all art sold.
• Please alert us if art will be shipped rather than delivered in person.
• Please notify us at [email protected] if you wish to participate or if you require more information.

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FRAMING:
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On Island framing services: 51 Art Gallery
email: [email protected]
phone: 508-338-7703
Address: 4 Union Street, Vineyard Haven 

Off-Island framing services (they visit the Island periodically to pick up work): Waldo Custom Framing
email: [email protected]
phone: 781-963-4552
Address: 1195 N. Main Street, Randolf, MA 02368