Photo SLAM!
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Anchor of Hull, 7 Hadassah Way, Hull, MA, 02045, United States

4th Floor Artists Spring 2025 Open Studios
2025-04-26 12:00 - 2025-04-27 17:00 | 4th Floor Artists – Sandpaper Factory, Sandpaper Factory 83 E Water street, rockland, MA, 02370, United States

Helen Bumpus Gallery presents Bob Beaulieu
2025-05-01 00:00 - 2025-06-30 23:59 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02231, United States
Bob Beaulieu
Landscapes in Oil
MAY – JUNE 2025

As a member of the South Shore Art Center (Cohasset) Robert teaches classes in Still life and Plein Aire every semester. You can view and register for his classes at http://www.ssac.org/adultcourses.asp. Robert also hosts many live painting demonstrations of his workthrough out the South Shore, as well has judges a number of art shows.
Working preliminarily on the South Shore, Robert focuses on many of the marshes and harbor scenes local of the area as well as one of his favorite spots, Wompatuck State Park. Don’t be surprised to see him painting either with his class or on his own in your neighborhood. Cityscapes are also a forte with many urban landscapes and “storefront” oil paintings filling out his portfolio.

SSAC 70th Annual Arts Festival "Call-for-Artist" Members and Young Artist Exhibit
2025-05-02 10:00 - 2025-05-05 16:00 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
MEMBERS’ & YOUNG ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION
Receipt of Entries:
Friday, May 2
Saturday, May 3
Monday, May 5
10:00 am thru 4:00 pm
South Shore Art Center
119 Ripley Road
Cohasset, MA
Deliver all artwork to South Shore Art Center
Judge:
TBA
Pick-up Festival artwork:
Sunday, June 15
Cohasset Common
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fees:
A nonrefundable $15 fee per entry is payable upon delivery of artwork. No work will be accepted for the Members’ Show after 4 pm on Monday, May 5 (only one entry per person). Membership must be current through June, 2025. Members may choose to list work as NFS, but must list value.

Members’ Show Awards:
Members’ Show: Grand Prize $200
Awards of Excellence (4: @ 100 each)
Honorable Mentions (4)
Ros Farbush COLOR Prize of $150, sponsored by Valerie and Phillip Vitali

YOUNG ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION
All two-dimensional work must be either matted or framed. There is no entry fee for young artists. (One entry per person)
Young Artists Show Awards:
First Prize
Second Prize
Third Prize
Honorable Mention for the following age groups:
K-4
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12

Monotype Guild of New England: 40 Years of Unique Prints
2025-05-03 00:00 - 2025-08-31 23:59 | The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, 02332, United States
Monotype Guild of New England:
40 Years of Unique Prints
(40th Anniversary Exhibit, Sixth National Juried Exhibition)
Through August 31, 2025
Reception: May 11, 2025, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

For four decades, the Monotype Guild of New England has championed the art of the
monotype and monoprint, fostering a vibrant community of printmakers dedicated to the
expressive potential of one-of-a-kind prints. MGNE celebrates this milestone with
Monotype Guild of New England: 40 Years of Unique Prints, a national juried exhibition
showcasing the breadth and innovation of contemporary printmaking.
Featuring works from 73 artists across the United States, this exhibition highlights the
dynamic and ever-evolving nature of monotype—a process that embraces spontaneity,
experimentation, and individuality. Unlike traditional printmaking techniques that
produce multiples, monotypes and monoprints yield singular impressions, making each
print a distinctive exploration of form, texture, and color. This exhibition exemplifies how
traditional printmaking techniques can be reimagined in a contemporary context.
Internationally acclaimed printmaker, Karen Kunc’s expertise and artistic vision make
her uniquely qualified as juror for this exhibition. She selected the prints in the exhibition
from 645 works submitted by 238 artists. Kunc is Cather Professor Emerita of the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she taught from 1983-2020. Her many accolades
include a Guggenheim Fellowship, Fulbright Scholar Awards to Finland and
Bangladesh, two NEA/MAAA awards, and the 2007 Southern Graphics Council
International Printmaker Emeritus Award.

"The Way We See It..." a collaboration of works by Paul and Donna Goes
2025-05-04 00:00 - 2025-06-01 23:59 | Hingham Library’s Dolphin and Clemens Gallery, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham, MA, United States

Monotype Guild of New England 40th Anniversary Exhibit
2025-05-04 00:00 - 2025-08-31 23:59 | The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, 02332, United States
Monotype Guild of New England:
40 Years of Unique Prints
(40th Anniversary Exhibit, Sixth National Juried Exhibition)
May 4 – August 31, 2025
Reception: May 11, 2025, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, and the expansive vision of monotype and monoprint artists throughout the United States, the Monotype Guild of New England (MGNE) will hold its Sixth National Juried Exhibition at the Art Complex Museum.

The juror, Karen Kunc, is an internationally-known artist, teacher, and curator who will put together a superlative show that will present the nation’s best monotype and monoprint art.

The exhibit will celebrate the very best of the unique print in all its myriad and modern forms, from works on paper, to sculpture and mixed media, ranging in size from intimate to larger-scale installations.

“We are so thrilled to be returning to the Art Complex Museum during this, our 40th Anniversary year,” says president Rebecca Leopoldina Torres. “This exceptional gathering of work deserves to be shown in a space where it can be fully enjoyed.”

Founded in 1985 by a small group of New England artists, MGNE now has a national membership of more than 300 artists and has curated over 100 exhibitions.

Celebrating Sano Gofu: 50th Anniversary of Sho-fu-an
2025-05-04 00:00 - 2025-08-31 23:59 | The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, 02332, United States
Celebrating Sano Gofu:
50th Anniversary of Sho-fu-an
(Wind in the Pines Tea Hut)
Through August 31, 2025
Reception: May 11, 2025, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

This exhibit displays the paintings, sketches, and architectural plans created by Japanese artist and designer, Sano Gofu. Gofu also designed the museum’s tea hut, Wind in the Pines (Shofuan).
Gofu created numerous watercolors of botanicals and locations in Japan, as well as painted fans, scrolls, and screens. A student of the famous nihonga painter SeihōTakeuchi, Gofu graduated from the Kyoto Municipal Arts and Crafts College. He became a sumi-e painter: a Zen painting technique that focuses on nature using ink washes, ink brush and watercolor paint.
Through the years, many of these works were given to the Weyerhaeusers and the Art Complex Museum’s collection now contains more than 70 objects by Gofu.
The exhibit includes about half of the paintings by Sano Gofu in the collection, as well as photographs and drawings of the tea hut, which demonstrate his design process. A painted screen that Gofu created is on view in the Founders Room.
Museum co-founders Carl and Edith Weyerhaeuser became friends with many of the consultants who guided them in amassing over 8,000 objects that make up the Art Complex Museum collection. Kojiro Tomita, Curator of Asian Arts for the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, was among the first advisors the Weyerhaeusers got to know. Tomita helped to guide their selections of Asian arts and ceramics.

Opening Reception for "The Way We See It..."
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Hingham Library’s Dolphin and Clemens Gallery, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham, MA, United States

Color Noise by Artist Dina Brennan
2025-05-09 00:00 - 2025-06-14 23:59 | The James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell, MA, United States
Exhibition dates
May 9, 2025 through June 14, 2025
Opening Reception (Free and all are welcome)
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6-8 pm
Color Noise—Artist Statement
My creativity was sparked by COVID, of all things, and what I coined my Quarantine Creative. I started taking out all of my art supplies and playing with watercolor landscapes which I called “colorscapes.” The idea was letting the water move how it wanted against the page to create a loose and abstract visual of what I saw on my daily walks. I was also taking black and white photos every day, which focused on line and texture. I like the idea of playing with lines that emulate horizons and layering values that create depth. Working abstractly is something that is new to me and I have had a lot of fun experimenting with new painting tools and different types of acrylic paints, mediums and soluble artists’ crayons.
In my new body of work, each piece is focused on limiting my color palette and pushing color relationships while maintaining a balance in tone and movement. With that movement, I really want to explore what sound looks like, particularly in nature. My love of color motivates me most in creating my art. I’m endlessly caught up in the colors found and created in nature, no matter where I am in the world. Growing up and living in New England has been very influential because of the ever-changing seasons, the continuous moving landscape found along the coast and the way the light makes everything seem different from day to day. The naturally occurring color combinations found while spending time outdoors inspires me to try and create those connections while painting. I am working to see if can visually depict sound within a landscape. Does sound have a color? Does color make a noise?
I have had the pleasure of working with local artists at the Frame Center for twenty-five (25) years. Post-COVID, the Frame Center began enhancing its showroom and gallery spaces. We decided to utilize the open space to showcase original artwork by local artists. Our goal is to create a safe space for the community to enjoy and celebrate their art without the pressures of a traditional gallery. I find that I really enjoy pushing people to share and celebrate their work, which in turn has inspired me to try new things in my own artwork and put myself out there in a way that I never have before.
My very first solo show will be hanging next spring at the James Library in historic Norwell Center. The James Library and Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization offering programs in music, art and literature. My new work, which focuses on playing with sound and color, will be featured in their art gallery in May, 2025.

Partners in the Arts - Plymouth Center for the Arts and Spire Center for the Performing Arts
2025-05-09 00:00 - 2025-06-24 23:59 | The Spire, 25 1/2 Court St, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
MEET THE ARTISTS
At Our First PCA @ The SpireArt Exhibit!
Friday, May 9 | 6-7PM | Spire Center Lobby

Through a new partnership, Plymouth Center for the Arts is curating a rotating visual art display in the lobby of The Spire Center for Performing Arts.
Join us tomorrow – Friday, May 9, 6-7 PM – and connect directly with the artists whose work is currently on display. Enjoy the art, support local talent, and be a part of this exciting new chapter for the Plymouth arts community!

Opening Reception for Color Noise
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | The James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell, MA, United States
Exhibition dates
May 9, 2025 through June 14, 2025
Opening Reception (Free and all are welcome)
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6-8 pm

Hull Artists 3rd Annual "En Plein Air Event"
2025-05-10 08:00 - 16:00 | MA
3rd Annual Hull Artists En Plein Air Event SATURDAY, May 10th
Rain or Shine!
Check-in: 8-9AM
MARY JEANETTE MURRAY BATH HOUSE, 204 Nantasket Ave, Hull (FREE Parking) Plein Air Painting: Throughout Hull
Return to Bath House by 1pm with your painting entry and your easel for display. JUDGING, EXHIBITION & SALE: 1:30 – 4:00PM
INSTRUCTIONS & REMINDERS TO HELP YOU HAVE AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE
8-9 AM Check in at Mary Jeanette Murray Bath House (If you did not pre-register, the fee is $45.)
For more information and registration CLICK HERE

All canvases must be marked with a stamp & dated. You may have more than 1 canvas/paper marked in case you need additional pieces, but you may submit only one piece for judging.
Painted surfaces are limited in size to 20” on the longest side. If you are painting on paper, please plan to mat your piece & put it in a frame. Canvas stretched around wood need not be framed. PLEASE NOTE: As a PLEIN AIR event, all art must be completed at artist’s chosen site. Painting from photos or electronic devices is not acceptable for judging.

Duxbury Art Complex Museum - Tom Smith: Relics
2025-05-11 00:00 - 2025-08-10 23:59 | The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, 02332, United States
Tom Smith: RELICS
May 11 – August 10, 2025
Reception: May 11, 2025, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

RELICS showcases biomorphic, home-grown sculptures and derivative paintings. Grapevine, tree, and shrub cuttings discarded for the season are used to immerse viewers in a transformational refuge of stillness designed to restore the way we perceive Nature.
Abstract artworks suspended above, sprouting below, and attaching to walls evoke plant forms that coalesce to produce a serene counterbalance to the bustle of life. As a result, the sculptures and paintings respond to one another like living things, compelling viewers to participate.
Repeated patterns intrinsic to each piece invoke a sense of calm and order. Strategic placement creates shadows that enfold the gallery and viewers, spurring curiosity and contemplation. As the show title implies, RELICS hints at the amplitude of possibilities for resurrecting overlooked remnants while offering a new aesthetic value as art.

Opening Reception for Tom Smith: Relics - The Art Complex Museum
2025-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 | The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, 02332, United States
May 11 – August 10, 2025
Reception: May 11, 2025, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

RELICS showcases biomorphic, home-grown sculptures and derivative paintings. Grapevine, tree, and shrub cuttings discarded for the season are used to immerse viewers in a transformational refuge of stillness designed to restore the way we perceive Nature.
Abstract artworks suspended above, sprouting below, and attaching to walls evoke plant forms that coalesce to produce a serene counterbalance to the bustle of life. As a result, the sculptures and paintings respond to one another like living things, compelling viewers to participate.
Repeated patterns intrinsic to each piece invoke a sense of calm and order. Strategic placement creates shadows that enfold the gallery and viewers, spurring curiosity and contemplation. As the show title implies, RELICS hints at the amplitude of possibilities for resurrecting overlooked remnants while offering a new aesthetic value as art.

Reception for Monotype Guild of New England: 40 Years of Unique Prints
2025-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 | The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, 02332, United States

Hull Artists 4th Annual Juried Show
2025-05-16 00:00 - 2025-06-18 23:59 | Nantasket Beach Resort, 45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA, United States

Plymouth Center for the Arts - 15th Annual - Fine Art of Photography Show
2025-05-17 00:00 - 2025-06-22 23:59 | Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States

Opening Reception for the 15th Annual Fine Art of Photography Showcase at Plymouth Center for the Arts
2025-05-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Join us Saturday May 17th from 4-6pm for the Opening Reception for
“The 15th Annual Fine Art of Photography Exhibition”
at the Plymouth Center for the Arts

Opening Reception for Hull Artist 4 Annual Juried Regional Art Show
2025-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Nantasket Beach Resort, 45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA, United States

North River Arts - Festival of the Arts
2025-05-23 00:00 - 2025-05-25 23:59 | G.A.R. Hall, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA, United States
Join Us for the 48th Annual Festival of the Arts!
The North River Arts Society proudly presents the 48th Annual Festival of the Arts, returning this Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2025, in the heart of Marshfield Hills. This beloved community tradition transforms our historic village into a lively hub of creativity, culture, and celebration.
As the cornerstone of our annual fundraising efforts, the festival showcases an impressive array of fine art, artisan works, live music, captivating performances, interactive craft activities for children, and so much more. Festival-goers can also enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks, a spectacular giant puppet parade, and an exciting lineup of special events throughout the weekend.
We are proud to offer this incredible event for free to the public. We feel it is a testament to the power of the arts to unite us all and bring our community together. North River Arts provides a wide array of opportunities during this weekend event to artists, both aspiring and professionals. From our Art in the Barn sale, plein air painters, artisan vendors, volunteer opportunities, poetry readings, and more, there is something for everyone and we hope you get involved!
Join us on Friday, May 23, 7-10pm, for the Preview Party Fundraiser, a block-party style event with bar, catering, live music, a sneak-peak of the Festival of the Arts National Juried Exhibit and more! Tall Richard and the Night Owls will play live, serving up a party atmosphere with bar, food, art and great company.
In 2024, thousands of art lovers gathered to support our vibrant arts community, and we can’t wait to welcome even more visitors this year. Mark your calendars and join us for a weekend filled with creativity, community, and celebration!
As we continue to work on this years programming and offerings, we will notify email subscribers of application deadlines, artist opportunities, volunteer openings, entertainment lineups and more, please subscribe to our emails at the link below to not miss anything.
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Festival of the Arts Preview Party Fundraiser
2025-05-23 19:00 - 22:00 | G.A.R. Hall, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA, United States
You’re Invited! Get ready for the most exciting night on the North River Arts Society’s calendar—the Festival of the Arts Preview Party Fundraiser! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with art, music, and community in a lively block-party atmosphere that’s not to be missed.

What to Expect:

Exclusive First Look – Be among the first to experience the National Juried Exhibition and bid on stunning pieces in the Festival Feature Auction.

Live Music – Groove to the sounds of Tall Richard and The Night Owls.

Exceptional Eats – Enjoy a top-tier culinary experience courtesy of H COLE Club.

Award Announcements – The much-anticipated reveal of this year’s award winners kicks off at 7:30 PM.

Easy Parking & Shuttle Service – A complimentary shuttle runs from Eames Way School for hassle-free transportation.

Event Details:

Date: May 23, 2025

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Location: 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills

Tickets & Discounts:

Early Access Discount – Get your tickets online before Thursday, May 22 at Midnight to save.

At the Door: $65

Special Rate: $25 for Festival volunteers & artists featured in the Juried Exhibits.

Every ticket sold supports NRAS and helps bring the Festival of the Arts—our biggest fundraiser of the year—to life.
Don’t miss this exciting evening celebrating creativity, culture, and community.

Register for the Event Here

"Surroundings" a show from the Scituate Art Society
2025-05-28 00:00 - 2025-07-19 23:59 | MA

"The Coming of Spring" Show, Hull Artists
2025-05-29 00:00 - 2025-07-31 23:59 | Hull Public Library, 9 Main Street, Hull, MA, United States
“The Coming of Spring”
9 Main Street, Hull, MA , 2nd, floor

The Hull Public Library has opened its doors to HA Artists with a beautiful exhibition space on the 2nd floor. . Our newest show is called “The Coming of Spring” and will be up until July 31st. So while you are browsing the aisles also browse some art!
Open during library hours.

Monday 10-7
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday, 10-5
Thursday 10-7
Friday 10-2
Saturday 10-2
Sunday, Closed.

A Love of Nature Through Paint: Plein Air Paintings of Local Landscapes by Susan Fusco-Fazio
2025-05-31 00:00 - 2025-06-26 23:59 | Hingham Library’s Dolphin and Clemens Gallery, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham, MA, United States
Join us in celebration of the works by Susan Fusco-Fazio, on display May 31 – June 26 at the Dolphin Gallery at Hingham Public Library. The opening reception will take place Thursday, June 5, 5:30-7:30pm.
Statement from Artist:
My studio is outdoors in nature. I paint local landscapes, seascapes, salt marshes, and gardens on the South Shore and Cape Cod. To create a series of work, I paint favorite scenes repeatedly in various weather conditions, at different times of day, throughout the seasons. Working tirelessly, I aim to capture nuances of changing light and color, the rhythm and essence of a particular scene on a given day, of one moment in time. While painting in the garden, I aim to capture the interconnections between flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs. I always thank the landscape when I am finished. It is an honor and a great joy to paint in nature.

Artist Reception for Labyrinth Exhibition
2025-05-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Frame Center Hanover, 152 Rockland Street, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States

The Art of Inclusion at South Shore Art Center
2025-05-31 18:00 - 21:00 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
The Art of Inclusion : A Collaboration with the South Shore Art Center

Join us for a unique art gala celebrating the creativity of artists with developmental and intellectual disabilities, across the South Shore. We chose an art gala as our fundraising event because art is a powerful tool for self-expression, emotional exploration, and building self-awareness. It fosters inclusivity by allowing artists to share their unique stories and perspectives with the world. The shared value of art opens the door to equal citizenship, personal growth, self-expression, advocacy through storytelling, and self-esteem gained from seeing their work hung on the prestigious walls of the South Shore Art Center.
For the Artists & Art Lovers:
Mark your calendars for May 31st! The evening will be a ticketed event, supporters and community members will be able to purchase tickets while also having the chance to buy a piece of art work the night of the event! This art gala is all about empowering individuals throughout our community through art!
The Art of Inclusion is more than just an art gala; it’s a movement that we want to grow into a mindset. With an eagerness and excitement we’re excited to extend this art gala to artists from across our community, including and beyond the individuals we support here at South Shore Support Services. We look forward to building a more inclusive future with you, through the universal language of art.

PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE EVENT HERE

EBB & FLOW at South Shore Art Center
2025-06-05 00:00 - 2025-07-19 23:59 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
South Shore Art Center presents
EBB and FLOW
On Display from June 5th through July 19th, 2025
Reception on June 5th from 6pm till 8pm

Opening Reception for EBB and FLOW at South Shore Art Center
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
South Shore Art Center presents
EBB and FLOW
Opening Reception on June 5th from 6pm till 8pm
On Display from June 5th through July 19th, 2025

"Summer Daze" at Savage Godfrey Gallery
2025-06-06 00:00 - 2025-08-29 23:59 | Savage Godfrey Gallery, 693 Main St, Norwell, MA, 02061, United States
