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Elisa H. The Fitchburg Art Museum is the leading cultural institution in North Central Massachusetts.
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Hamilton: Heirlooms

Kaleidoscope: 100 Years of Collecting for Our Community

FESTIVAL: A Celebration of African Art Founded in 1925, FAM plays a vital role in the cultural life of the region and is committed to community access and service. FAM uses its artistic and educational resources to aid in the economic revitalization of Fitchburg, and the Museum maintains active educational partnerships with the local school systems, as well as Fitchburg State University. FAM is an engine for creativity, education, community building, and fun!
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Our Mission

The Mission of the Fitchburg Art Museum is to inspire creativity and learning, and to contribute to the well-being of our diverse communities in Fitchburg, North Central Massachusetts, and New England. To accomplish this mission, we organize exhibitions of the work of New England contemporary artists and artworks from our art historical collections, offer programs for learners of all ages, support public art projects, invite community participation and partnerships, and stimulate the local creative economy – all in the spirit of inclusivity.

Fitchburg Art Museum’s Marketing Department seeks an Intern to come aboard for a mid-November start date. The Intern wil...
10/19/2026

Fitchburg Art Museum’s Marketing Department seeks an Intern to come aboard for a mid-November start date. The Intern will support the Department by participating in all aspects of production, focusing on learning the methodology and software tools while developing foundational skills in graphic design, photography, and copywriting.

The internship is 8-weeks, unpaid, 25 – 40 hours/week, working hybrid (mix of onsite and remote) at our office in Fitchburg. This position is entirely volunteer-based. If affiliated with a college program, the student might be eligible to earn credit. Familiarity with design software like Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, Figma, and productivity software like Google Workspace is required. To apply, applicants should be pursuing a BA or MFA, or be a recent graduate in visual design, video production, photography, or a related field.

Please send a resume and portfolio in PDF format to [email protected], along with a letter of interest. In the subject line of your email, please include “Marketing Intern” and your name.

Learn more: https://fitchburgartmuseum.org/marketing-intern

We’re kicking off our monthly Partner Spotlight with heartfelt thanks to Rollstone Bank & Trust, whose $100,000 commitme...
10/19/2026

We’re kicking off our monthly Partner Spotlight with heartfelt thanks to Rollstone Bank & Trust, whose $100,000 commitment is underwriting free admission throughout FAM’s Centennial celebration, through 2029.

For 180 years, Rollstone has helped families, businesses, and community organizations across our region thrive. Their support for FAM carries that commitment forward, reflecting a belief we share: investing in access and opportunity strengthens the whole community.

We’re already seeing the impact. Since FAM eliminated admission fees, attendance has grown, more visitors are returning, we are hearing how free admission helped bring people through our doors. Each visit is another opportunity to discover art, make connections, and feel that this Museum belongs to you.

Rollstone’s leadership demonstrates what community partnership can make possible. Thank you to Rollstone Bank & Trust for believing in FAM and the people we serve. As we celebrate our Centennial and Rollstone’s 180th anniversary, we look forward to your continued success — and to building a vibrant future for North Central Massachusetts together.

Learn more about Rollstone Bank & Trust’s exceptional contribution to FAM here: https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2026/05/15/rollstone-bank-commits-100k-to-fitchburg-art-museum.

A look back at this year’s summer camp! Through a partnership between FAM and Fitchburg Public Schools (FPS), Fitchburg...
10/13/2026

A look back at this year’s summer camp!

Through a partnership between FAM and Fitchburg Public Schools (FPS), Fitchburg middle school students joined us twice weekly at FAM as part of the FPS 21st Century Summer Program. Led by museum educator Suzanne Hauerstein, students participated in close-looking activities in the galleries, learned hands-on artmaking techniques in our art studio, and explored photography with local guest artist George Annan!

FPS/FAM Summer Art Camp is made possible in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Thanks to all who attended the “Elisa H. Hamilton: Heirlooms” Opening Reception, locally catered by ROOTS Natural Foods....
10/09/2026

Thanks to all who attended the “Elisa H. Hamilton: Heirlooms” Opening Reception, locally catered by ROOTS Natural Foods. Kitchen + Organic Juice Bar. We look forward to welcoming you all back to the Museum again soon!

Sign up for Hamilton’s Artist Talk on Saturday, November 14, from 2–3 pm here: https://68111.blackbaudhosting.com/68111/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=0f804923-8cb6-4172-9755-737be09ae6b8.

Listen to Hamilton's playlist for the exhibition here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jGED1eJFH8GgZRvzJaC97?si=dyAN3iISR56le4ZbKZMloQ&utm_source=copy-link&pi=24GPboBiTOyQh.

Photography by It's BagHead

Artist Talk: Elisa H. Hamilton, “Heirlooms in Conversation”Saturday, November 142 – 3 PM Join FAM exhibiting artist El...
10/08/2026

Artist Talk: Elisa H. Hamilton, “Heirlooms in Conversation”

Saturday, November 14
2 – 3 PM

Join FAM exhibiting artist Elisa H. Hamilton and FAM Curator Emily Mazzola for a discussion of Hamilton’s exhibition, “Heirlooms.” Mazzola and Hamilton will explore the process and inspiration behind Hamilton’s vibrant abstract paintings and the intergenerational dialogue she creates through this body of work. Sign up: https://68111.blackbaudhosting.com/68111/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=0f804923-8cb6-4172-9755-737be09ae6b8

Sign up is encouraged, though not required.



Photo by Kate Preftakes. Courtesy of the artist.

Elisa Hamilton, “Mending Lines,” 2026, acrylic, gouache, black gesso, and oil pastel on paper. Courtesy of the Artist.

October 17 & 18 from 12 to 5 PM — A free, self-guided art discovery tour to visit local artists, see their studio spaces...
10/07/2026

October 17 & 18 from 12 to 5 PM — A free, self-guided art discovery tour to visit local artists, see their studio spaces, and explore North Central Massachusetts in the autumn. FAM will host pop-up studios from 5 participating artists. Hope to see you there! Fitchburg Open Studios is organized by the Fitchburg Cultural Alliance. Learn more: https://fitchburgopenstudios.com or view the map: https://fitchburgopenstudios.com/home/2026-map/

Graphic courtesy the Fitchburg Cultural Alliance

Come celebrate with us! Just three days until the opening of "Elisa H. Hamilton: Heirlooms," this Saturday, October 3, f...
09/30/2026

Come celebrate with us! Just three days until the opening of "Elisa H. Hamilton: Heirlooms," this Saturday, October 3, from 2 to 4 PM. Chat with the artist and connect with fellow art lovers. Enjoy a playlist specially curated by Elisa for the exhibition. There will be light appetizers provided by ROOTS Natural Foods. Kitchen + Organic Juice Bar, as well as w**e and b**r for purchase.

This event is free and open to all. Please RSVP to let us know you're coming so we can plan ahead. https://68111.blackbaudhosting.com/68111/Elisa-H-Hamilton-Heirlooms-Opening-Reception

Elisa Hamilton, “Layered Lives,” 2026, acrylic, gouache, black gesso, and oil pastel on paper. Image courtesy of the artist.

We’re excited for you to experience “Elisa H. Hamilton: Heirlooms,” now on view at Fitchburg Art Museum through Septembe...
09/29/2026

We’re excited for you to experience “Elisa H. Hamilton: Heirlooms,” now on view at Fitchburg Art Museum through September 19, 2027!

Featuring vibrant works on paper inspired by a handcrafted quilt made by the artist’s great-grandmother, the exhibition transforms family history into bold, contemporary abstractions. Through joyful color and dynamic geometric patterns, Hamilton celebrates memory, family, and creativity. Swipe for a behind-the-scenes look at the installation, and join us this fall to experience the exhibition in person.

Opening Reception: October 3, 2–4 PM. We hope to see you there! RSVP: https://68111.blackbaudhosting.com/68111/Elisa-H-Hamilton-Heirlooms-Opening-Reception

FAM at Night is this Thursday, October 1, 2026! FAM has extended hours from 12 – 7 PM as part of Fitchburg's First Thurs...
09/28/2026

FAM at Night is this Thursday, October 1, 2026! FAM has extended hours from 12 – 7 PM as part of Fitchburg's First Thursdays. Admission to the Museum is free for all! Shop at the outdoor Farmers' Market, in partnership with Growing Places, from 3 – 5:30 PM. This programming is supported by an endowment given to FAM in memory of Martha Malm. Free Admission at the Fitchburg Art Museum is sponsored by Rollstone Bank & Trust.

Photo by Norm Eggert.

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185 Elm Street
Fitchburg, MA
01420

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Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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