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2026 Map Proofing:  7/20 ~ 7/22!

JPOS Maps – Online Proofing Window and Deadline

Online proofing for the JPOS maps will be open for review from Sunday, July 20 at 9:00 AM through Wednesday, July 22 at 9:00 AM.

An email will be sent to all registered JPOS 2026 artists at 8:00 AM on Sunday (7/20) with the map link and step-by-step instructions for reviewing your listing and making any edits.

This is your only opportunity to review and correct details such as spelling, studio information, and site location.

The final deadline to complete your proof is Wednesday, July 22 at 9:00 AM.

We are not able to make exceptions to this deadline.

JPOS 2026 T-shirt!

the votes have been counted and we have a winning design!
We’re pleased to reveal the JPOS 2026 T-shirt contest winning design
by Heather Marty!  Congratulations!

We can’t wait to see this awesome design in print on the official JPOS 2026 T-shirt!

Pre-orders will begin mid-July and all proceeds go to support JPAC and the JP Open Studios event!

Click Here, for more information.

JPOS 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

Be featured in the official full color map!

Dear Friends and Supporters,

JPOS brings artists and art lovers together, enabling JP’s artists to share and sell their work, expand their audiences, and enrich community connections.

As an event that highlights this creative spirit and the local assets of our neighborhood, JPOS offers artists, businesses, residents and visitors a chance to explore all that JP has to offer. Ask any of our long-time sponsors: business booms during JPOS weekend!

JPOS has always relied on the generous support of our community businesses to ensure a successful event. Your sponsorship will help keep the tradition of this vibrant community event alive and flourishing. Visit our website to view sponsorship levels and complete your sponsor registration (Sponsor Sign Up).

Our greatest priority is to cultivate and maintain the many valued community relationships we have built over the last 30+ years! Please feel free to contact coordinator@jpopenstudios.com if you have any other questions.

Thank you for supporting the arts community in JP!

JPOS needs you!

Help in the planning and execution of the 33rd Jamaica Pain Open Studios!

We are looking for volunteers in the areas below.  If you are interested, please email coordinator@jpopenstudios.com :

  • Fundraising: grants, solicitation, events
  • Sponsorship: business solicitation/advertising, other opportunities
  • Marketing, Advertising, & Promotion
  • Artist Site Offerings: new group sites, studio artist support, home owners and business artist hosting recruitment, etc.
  • Community Outreach, Artist Networking, & Other Events
  • Online Registration: how do we better serve artists, JP resident options
  • Website: updates, additions and Artist Directory upgrade
  • Administration: By-laws, job descriptions, strategic plan
  • Maps (printed, digital) & Materials (banner, signs, stickers, etc.)
  • Storage & Material Distribution: organize storage, research storage options, event materials distribution planning
JPOS Volunteer Wanted!

Important Dates

2026 Jamaica Plain Open Studios

Saturday September 26 &
Sunday September 27 
(11:00 am – 6:00 pm each day)

Material Distribution & Artist Networking Night on Wednesday September 2, from 6pm to 8pm

JPOS 2026 Registration

Tuesday, May 19, at 7pm: Online Registration opens for everybody.

Sunday, May 17, from 7pm to 9pm: 2-Hour Early Registration for JP-Based Artists.

JPOS Board Meetings

All Are Welcome!
Upcoming Meetings
  • Wednesday, June 17, at 7pm on Zoom
  • Wednesday, July 15, at 7pm in person at Footlight Club
  • Tuesday, August 11, at 7pm on Zoom
  • Wednesday, September 2, at 7pm in person at Footlight Club (Material and Distribution event)
  • Tuesday, October 13, at 7pm on Zoom
  • Wednesday, November 12, at 7pm at Footlight Club,  in person (JPAC Annual Meeting)
Deborah J Karson Photography