Framingham State's Danforth Museum Continues 50th Anniversary Celebrations

FRAMINGHAM, MA — This fall, the Danforth Art Museum at Framingham State University is celebrating its 50th anniversary year with three new exhibitions from contemporary, New England-based artists.

"Sonya Tanae Fort introduces us to the people and places at the core of her identity through photographs of family, home, and community in I See You," college officials explained.

"Nayana LaFond’s powerful Portraits in RED make visible the epidemic of murdered and missing Indigenous women," they added.

"B. Lynch’s multi media Little Dramas fantastically narrates a world of social, cultural, and economic disparities with a surreal cast of characters and dystopian flair," officials said.

"I’m very excited about these exhibitions, which offer three distinctive voices highlighting the power and resilience of our collective consciousness," said Museum Director and Curator Jessica Roscio. "All three exhibitions ask how we connect to those around us and what we can do to give voice to all. They offer a message that is extremely timely."

The new exhibitions will be open to the public from Sept. 13 through Jan. 11, 2026.

The Museum is also hosting a two-week pop-up exhibition, Room to Breathe, from Sept. 13- 25.

This installation is part of the Danforth’s Tranquility and Connection Series, which includes programs that encourage dialogue, reflection and creativity, officials said.

The Museum’s current permanent collection installation, celebrating 50 Years of Collecting, is on view through Sept. 25. A new permanent collection installation featuring recent acquisitions and staff favorites opens Oct. 3.

A special opening reception for the new exhibitions will be held on Sept. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and is open to the public with advance registration. Learn more at danforth.framingham.edu.