Sowa Boston

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450 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02118

SoWa Boston is a vibrant art and design district located in the South End of Boston, characterized by its dynamic blend of restaurants, artist studios, galleries, and unique boutiques housed in chic reclaimed industrial warehouse buildings. Known for its creative atmosphere, the neighborhood serves as a hub for artisans, designers, and local farmers, particularly during the popular SoWa Open Market from May to October.

Home to the SoWa Artists Guild, this area boasts over 20 galleries and a variety of dining options that create an energetic ambiance, especially on First Fridays when studios and galleries open their doors to the public. With its distinctive industrial chic style, SoWa is a prime destination for shopping and dining, offering an eclectic mix of handmade goods and culinary delights prepared by award-winning chefs.

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Lisa E.
11/5/2025

We had a wonderful First Friday evening in the SoWa district and I wish that we had more time as stores & studios wrapped up fairly early in my opinion. It was so nice to spend time in our son's...

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Em B.
6/19/2022

I came here for an evening and was blown away by the amount of raw talent in our city. I checked out 2 full floors but was unable to see everything because there were so many studios to see. This...

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Jo C.
5/20/2018

Honestly I was expecting more from this market considering it's an award winning market. There weren't much food vendors to eat on the spot, maybe at most 3? It was mostly artisan products like...

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Sampson W.
9/6/2013

SOWA artist guild is a beautiful collection of fine artists and craftsmen at 450 Harrison Ave in the South End of Boston. There is a building full of working artist studios, including designers,...

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Morgan F.
6/13/2008

Head just South of Washington to discover the SOWA artists guild, a building of over 50 artists and 15 galleries dedicated to fostering Boston art scene and helping artists connect with the...

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