Submit your application for Studios Without Walls 2026: Urban Symphony at Riverway Park, in Brookline, MA.
The 27th annual exhibition of Studios Without Walls presents “Urban Symphony.” The 2026 theme celebrates the beauty and complexity of city life, focusing on the sounds, textures, and rhythms of the built environment. This temporary exhibition of outdoor sculptures is meant to stimulate dialogue and celebrate the coming of spring through the integration of sculpture in the natural environment.
Timeline:
Show dates: May 28 – September 7, 2026
October 1, 2025: Application opens
January 11, 2026, by 11:59pm: Application closes – no late applications accepted
January 31, 2026: Artist notification
February 2, 2026, at 7pm: SWW 2026 Artist Introduction Meeting via Zoom
April, 27/28, 2026: TBD Walkthrough with Brookline Department of Public Works
May 25-29, 2026: Artist sculpture installation (bucket truck for tree installation available)
May 30, 2026, from 2-4pm: Opening Reception with artist-led programs (rain date 5/31)
September 7-11, 2026: Artist sculpture deinstallation (bucket truck available)
All artists are encouraged to apply.