ShowUp

ShowUp is a 501c3-designated nonprofit contemporary art exhibition space in Boston’s South End. Founded in 2019 by Christine O’Donnell as a sister nonprofit to Beacon Gallery, it has taken over the gallery’s mission and programming and continues to refine the social-impact work started in 2017. ShowUp strives to foster art, education, and empowerment through proven models for success. ShowUp supports underrpresented artists, with a focus on social impact through its “Three Es”": Exhibitions, Education, and Engagement.

Our Vision and Mission

ShowUp is a groundbreaking contemporary art exhibition, education, and community-building space, creating an innovative environment for underrepresented artists' voices and visions.

Our mission is to

CONNECT artists to local communities and beyond

AMPLIFY artists and their voices

PROVIDE artists tools for self-sufficiency

EMPOWER artists and curators to experiment, learn, and have meaningful exchanges

Learn more at showupinc.org

Upcoming (4)

Elisa H. Hamilton: Sightlines Opening Reception primary image

Elisa H. Hamilton: Sightlines Opening Reception

Fri, May 3 • 5:00 PM

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Sima I. Schloss: On Empathy Opening Reception primary image

Sima I. Schloss: On Empathy Opening Reception

Fri, May 3 • 5:00 PM

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Sightlines & Sandwiches: A Lunchtime Artist Talk with Elisa H. Hamilton primary image

Sightlines & Sandwiches: A Lunchtime Artist Talk with Elisa H. Hamilton

Fri, May 10 • 12:00 PM

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High Contrast Art Party Fundraiser primary image

High Contrast Art Party Fundraiser

Thu, May 23 • 6:00 PM

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Elisa H. Hamilton: Sightlines Opening Reception primary image

Elisa H. Hamilton: Sightlines Opening Reception

Fri, May 3 • 5:00 PM

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Sima I. Schloss: On Empathy Opening Reception primary image

Sima I. Schloss: On Empathy Opening Reception

Fri, May 3 • 5:00 PM

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Sightlines & Sandwiches: A Lunchtime Artist Talk with Elisa H. Hamilton primary image

Sightlines & Sandwiches: A Lunchtime Artist Talk with Elisa H. Hamilton

Fri, May 10 • 12:00 PM

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High Contrast Art Party Fundraiser primary image

High Contrast Art Party Fundraiser

Thu, May 23 • 6:00 PM

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Past (71)

ShowUp BrushUp #5 primary image

ShowUp BrushUp #5

Today • 7:00 PM EDT

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"Extra" Virtual Artist Talk primary image

"Extra" Virtual Artist Talk

Thu, Apr 18 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Art Supply Swap primary image

Art Supply Swap

Sun, Apr 14 • 2:00 PM

Free

ShowUp BrushUp 4-Stepping out of the Studio primary image

ShowUp BrushUp 4-Stepping out of the Studio

Wed, Mar 27 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Extra Opening Reception primary image

Extra Opening Reception

Fri, Mar 1 • 5:00 PM

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ShowUp BrushUp 3: Valuing Your Art and Yourself primary image

ShowUp BrushUp 3: Valuing Your Art and Yourself

Wed, Feb 28 • 7:00 PM EST

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Nate Nics Musical Event primary image

Nate Nics Musical Event

Fri, Feb 23 • 6:00 PM

Free

Live Painting Event - Customized Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts primary image

Live Painting Event - Customized Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts

Sun, Feb 11 • 12:00 PM

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Kids from the Stars Artist Talk with Jameel Radcliffe primary image

Kids from the Stars Artist Talk with Jameel Radcliffe

Thu, Feb 8 • 7:00 PM EST

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Jameel Radcliffe: Kids from the Stars Opening Reception primary image

Jameel Radcliffe: Kids from the Stars Opening Reception

Fri, Feb 2 • 5:00 PM

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Harmonía Creativa: Crafting Care through Collage primary image

Harmonía Creativa: Crafting Care through Collage

Sat, Jan 13 • 2:00 PM

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ShowUp BrushUp 2: Studio Visit Success primary image

ShowUp BrushUp 2: Studio Visit Success

Wed, Jan 10 • 7:00 PM EST

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ShowUp BrushUp #5 primary image

ShowUp BrushUp #5

Today • 7:00 PM EDT

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"Extra" Virtual Artist Talk primary image

"Extra" Virtual Artist Talk

Thu, Apr 18 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Art Supply Swap primary image

Art Supply Swap

Sun, Apr 14 • 2:00 PM

Free

ShowUp BrushUp 4-Stepping out of the Studio primary image

ShowUp BrushUp 4-Stepping out of the Studio

Wed, Mar 27 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Extra Opening Reception primary image

Extra Opening Reception

Fri, Mar 1 • 5:00 PM

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ShowUp BrushUp 3: Valuing Your Art and Yourself primary image

ShowUp BrushUp 3: Valuing Your Art and Yourself

Wed, Feb 28 • 7:00 PM EST

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Nate Nics Musical Event primary image

Nate Nics Musical Event

Fri, Feb 23 • 6:00 PM

Free

Live Painting Event - Customized Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts primary image

Live Painting Event - Customized Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts

Sun, Feb 11 • 12:00 PM

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Kids from the Stars Artist Talk with Jameel Radcliffe primary image

Kids from the Stars Artist Talk with Jameel Radcliffe

Thu, Feb 8 • 7:00 PM EST

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Jameel Radcliffe: Kids from the Stars Opening Reception primary image

Jameel Radcliffe: Kids from the Stars Opening Reception

Fri, Feb 2 • 5:00 PM

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Harmonía Creativa: Crafting Care through Collage primary image

Harmonía Creativa: Crafting Care through Collage

Sat, Jan 13 • 2:00 PM

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ShowUp BrushUp 2: Studio Visit Success primary image

ShowUp BrushUp 2: Studio Visit Success

Wed, Jan 10 • 7:00 PM EST

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ShowUp is a 501c3-designated nonprofit contemporary art exhibition space in Boston’s South End. Founded in 2019 by Christine O’Donnell as a sister nonprofit to Beacon Gallery, it has taken over the gallery’s mission and programming and continues to refine the social-impact work started in 2017. ShowUp strives to foster art, education, and empowerment through proven models for success. ShowUp supports underrpresented artists, with a focus on social impact through its “Three Es”": Exhibitions, Education, and Engagement.

Our Vision and Mission

ShowUp is a groundbreaking contemporary art exhibition, education, and community-building space, creating an innovative environment for underrepresented artists' voices and visions.

Our mission is to

CONNECT artists to local communities and beyond

AMPLIFY artists and their voices

PROVIDE artists tools for self-sufficiency

EMPOWER artists and curators to experiment, learn, and have meaningful exchanges

Learn more at showupinc.org

Events

Elisa H. Hamilton: Sightlines Opening Reception primary image

Elisa H. Hamilton: Sightlines Opening Reception

Fri, May 3 • 5:00 PM

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Sima I. Schloss: On Empathy Opening Reception primary image

Sima I. Schloss: On Empathy Opening Reception

Fri, May 3 • 5:00 PM

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Sightlines & Sandwiches: A Lunchtime Artist Talk with Elisa H. Hamilton primary image

Sightlines & Sandwiches: A Lunchtime Artist Talk with Elisa H. Hamilton

Fri, May 10 • 12:00 PM

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High Contrast Art Party Fundraiser primary image

High Contrast Art Party Fundraiser

Thu, May 23 • 6:00 PM

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Elisa H. Hamilton: Sightlines Opening Reception primary image

Elisa H. Hamilton: Sightlines Opening Reception

Fri, May 3 • 5:00 PM

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Sima I. Schloss: On Empathy Opening Reception primary image

Sima I. Schloss: On Empathy Opening Reception

Fri, May 3 • 5:00 PM

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Sightlines & Sandwiches: A Lunchtime Artist Talk with Elisa H. Hamilton primary image

Sightlines & Sandwiches: A Lunchtime Artist Talk with Elisa H. Hamilton

Fri, May 10 • 12:00 PM

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High Contrast Art Party Fundraiser primary image

High Contrast Art Party Fundraiser

Thu, May 23 • 6:00 PM

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ShowUp BrushUp #5 primary image

ShowUp BrushUp #5

Today • 7:00 PM EDT

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"Extra" Virtual Artist Talk primary image

"Extra" Virtual Artist Talk

Thu, Apr 18 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Art Supply Swap primary image

Art Supply Swap

Sun, Apr 14 • 2:00 PM

Free

ShowUp BrushUp 4-Stepping out of the Studio primary image

ShowUp BrushUp 4-Stepping out of the Studio

Wed, Mar 27 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Extra Opening Reception primary image

Extra Opening Reception

Fri, Mar 1 • 5:00 PM

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ShowUp BrushUp 3: Valuing Your Art and Yourself primary image

ShowUp BrushUp 3: Valuing Your Art and Yourself

Wed, Feb 28 • 7:00 PM EST

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Nate Nics Musical Event primary image

Nate Nics Musical Event

Fri, Feb 23 • 6:00 PM

Free

Live Painting Event - Customized Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts primary image

Live Painting Event - Customized Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts

Sun, Feb 11 • 12:00 PM

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Kids from the Stars Artist Talk with Jameel Radcliffe primary image

Kids from the Stars Artist Talk with Jameel Radcliffe

Thu, Feb 8 • 7:00 PM EST

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Jameel Radcliffe: Kids from the Stars Opening Reception primary image

Jameel Radcliffe: Kids from the Stars Opening Reception

Fri, Feb 2 • 5:00 PM

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Harmonía Creativa: Crafting Care through Collage primary image

Harmonía Creativa: Crafting Care through Collage

Sat, Jan 13 • 2:00 PM

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ShowUp BrushUp 2: Studio Visit Success primary image

ShowUp BrushUp 2: Studio Visit Success

Wed, Jan 10 • 7:00 PM EST

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ShowUp BrushUp #5 primary image

ShowUp BrushUp #5

Today • 7:00 PM EDT

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"Extra" Virtual Artist Talk primary image

"Extra" Virtual Artist Talk

Thu, Apr 18 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Art Supply Swap primary image

Art Supply Swap

Sun, Apr 14 • 2:00 PM

Free

ShowUp BrushUp 4-Stepping out of the Studio primary image

ShowUp BrushUp 4-Stepping out of the Studio

Wed, Mar 27 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Extra Opening Reception primary image

Extra Opening Reception

Fri, Mar 1 • 5:00 PM

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ShowUp BrushUp 3: Valuing Your Art and Yourself primary image

ShowUp BrushUp 3: Valuing Your Art and Yourself

Wed, Feb 28 • 7:00 PM EST

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Nate Nics Musical Event primary image

Nate Nics Musical Event

Fri, Feb 23 • 6:00 PM

Free

Live Painting Event - Customized Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts primary image

Live Painting Event - Customized Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts

Sun, Feb 11 • 12:00 PM

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Kids from the Stars Artist Talk with Jameel Radcliffe primary image

Kids from the Stars Artist Talk with Jameel Radcliffe

Thu, Feb 8 • 7:00 PM EST

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Jameel Radcliffe: Kids from the Stars Opening Reception primary image

Jameel Radcliffe: Kids from the Stars Opening Reception

Fri, Feb 2 • 5:00 PM

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Harmonía Creativa: Crafting Care through Collage primary image

Harmonía Creativa: Crafting Care through Collage

Sat, Jan 13 • 2:00 PM

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ShowUp BrushUp 2: Studio Visit Success primary image

ShowUp BrushUp 2: Studio Visit Success

Wed, Jan 10 • 7:00 PM EST

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