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 2025

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

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A Touch of Orange | October 19 - November 2
Opening Reception: Sunday, October 19, 4-6PM

As autumn brings shorter days and turning trees, take inspiration from the leaves, fields and sunsets with a touch of orange. The color orange is known for its vibrant and energetic qualities, often symbolizing happiness, creativity, and enthusiasm. Pour this into your next creation for Featherstone! All mediums are welcome. Please review our Gallery Guidelines below before submitting your work.

For Artists:
Drop Off: Tuesday & Wednesday, October 14 & 15, 10AM-4PM
Pick Up: Monday & Tuesday, November 3 & 4, 10AM-4PM

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The Holiday Gift Show | November 12 - December 17

Featherstone's 23rd Annual Holiday Gift Show opens on Wednesday, November 12th at 12PM! Celebrate the holiday season while supporting Island artists and Featherstone! The perfect holiday shopping destination with gifts for everyone and yourself. 

For Artists:
Applications for participation will become available on our website at 5PM on Friday, September 5th. Due to increasing demand and limited space, a new application process will occur. Applications are due Friday, October 3rd. Artists will be notified if they have been approved for participation. 

Please visit our Holiday Gift Show page for the application and further information.

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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.

FRAMING:
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