VESSEL AND SUN BLINDNESS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACOB GEIGER
2024-05-10 00:00 - 2024-06-08 23:59 (America/New_York) | Frame Center Hanover, 152 Rockland Street, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
JACOBGEIGER.COM/GALLERY
May 10th – June 8th
CLOSING RECEPTION: June 8th 4-6 pm

Hull Artists Regional Juried Show 2024
2024-05-10 00:00 - 2024-06-12 23:59 | Nantasket Beach Resort, 45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA, United States
3rd Annual Hull Artists Regional Juried Show
May 10 – June 12
Nantasket Beach Resort
45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, Ma

Kaleidoscope - Marcia Ballou at the James Library
2024-05-10 - 2024-06-15 | The James Library, 24 West Street, Norwell, MA, United States
Artist Marcia Ballou—Kaleidoscope
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 PM
ON VIEW FRIDAY, MAY 10TH THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024
SPONSORED BY THE MARSHFIELD CULTURAL COUNCIL, A LOCAL AGENCY SUPPORTED BY THE MASS CULTURAL COUNCIL, A STATE AGENCY.
INSPIRATION
On a sparkling summer day, I was sitting on a bench in my field enjoying the bright light and beautiful summer flowers when a dance of nature appeared before my eyes. A swarm of dragonflies was diving, circling and chasing each other, their wings sparkling in the sunlight. And then Monarch butterflies appeared, many of them, floating into the scene and joining the dance. It was enchanting. This scene is held in my memory as a treasure. It is a scene I paint, always trying to portray the feeling I had: joy.
A KALEIDOSCOPE.
Collage is my medium. I use a palette of painted papers, cloth, paints, and threads. The process is slow, and I employ deliberate and spontaneous applications. I create colorful gestures and intuitive patterns with paint for atmosphere and then assemble papers, cloth, and threads with either acrylic mediums or hand stitches. They are put together like a jigsaw puzzle. The compositions are enlivened by the unexpected combinations of material and shapes. And then sometimes a realistic painting of a favorite creature appears against the abstract dance of color. The patterns always seem to create blossoms of texture on the surface of the finished piece. My goal is to evoke joy.

DIG Joe Caruso, Jennifer Liston Munson, Christine Palamidessi and Marsha Odabashian
2024-05-12 00:00 - 2024-08-11 23:59 | The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, 02332, United States
May 12 – August 11, 2024
Reception: May 12, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Dig recalls traditions, events, and customs across a range of cultures. It values, preserves and calls attention to what came before so we can learn from the past as we cope with the present and prepare for the future.
Dig remembers, recognizes, uncovers, unearths, resurrects and validates personal memories, past events, or current practices. Using a wide range of interesting materials in their creative processes, the four artists in this exhibition explore the taken-for-granted, the ordinary and the passed-by. The artists transform their subject matter into something out of the ordinary as they remind us of what makes us human.
Shown: Joe Caruso, Prosciutta, 2023
Clay, glaze, acrylic, and epoxy

The Duxbury Art Complex presents : Cassatt and Beyond : Woman Printmakers
2024-05-12 13:00 - 16:00 | The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, 02332, United States
Cassatt and Beyond: Woman Printmakers
Reception: Sunday, May 12, 2024
1:00-4:00 pm
This selection of works by women printmakers celebrates their contributions to the medium. From traditional to more contemporary approaches, the sampling of prints highlights various artists and the methods they used.
From Angelica Kauffman to Käthe Kollwitz, Mary Cassatt to Louise Nevelson, and more, their inventive, varied techniques have become revered. The artists have used printmaking to explore various themes including social issues, domestic life, and personal identity

(Shown: Shirley Wales, Abstraction, (Detail), intaglio)

The Art Complex Museum - "Rocks" by Kristine Brennen
2024-05-12 13:00 - 16:00 | The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, 02332, United States

James Library 150th Birthday Party!!!
2024-05-17 19:00 - 22:00 | The James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell, MA, United States
James Library & Center for the Arts 150th Birthday Party
Friday, May 17th, 2024 | 7:00-10:00 pm
$10 ADMISSION (PURCHASE HERE)
Cash Bar | Silent Auction
Live Program at 8 pm with Artist Marcia Ballou, Author Tracy Sierra (Nightwatching), Pianist Lenny Williams, and singer and Executive Director Megan Ward
The evening will also kick-off the James’ online Auction of Wishes.

Harry Potter Paint Night
2024-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Ryans Family Amusements, 1775 Washington St, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
Next Tuesday, 5/21, is Harry Potter Paint Night at Ryan Family Amusements in Hanover, MA. Send in a photo of yourself, a friend, or a family member, and I will draw the person in a Hogwarts uniform. Pick your house colors and paint over the sketch on the night of the event. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Buy Tickets Here

47th Annual Festival of the Arts
2024-05-24 10:00 - 2024-05-26 17:00 | North River Arts Society, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA, 02051, United States
Preview Party on May 24
May 25 and 26, 2024, 10 am-5 pm/daily
The Festival of the Arts will take place in Historic Marshfield Hills and is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. Featuring fine art, sculpture, photography, live entertainment, local food trucks, and an incredible giant puppet parade, this event showcases the diverse talents of artists on the South Shore and beyond.
Sign-up to Volunteer: Click here

North River Arts - Festival of the Arts Preview Party Fundraiser
2024-05-24 19:00 - 22:00 | G.A.R. Hall, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA, United States
Join us for the highlight of the North River Arts Society’s calendar – the Festival of the Arts Preview Party Fundraiser! This vibrant event, set in a lively block-party atmosphere, is an annual favorite among art enthusiasts and community members alike.
Guests enjoy first acces to the Juried Art, Sculpture, and Photography Exhibition, as well as the exciting Festival Feature Auction. Enjoy local band, Assisted Living the Band, as they keep the energy high throughout the evening.
The festivities kick off at 7PM with the eagerly awaited announcement of award winners at 7:30PM. Plus, take advantage of the complimentary shuttle bus service from Eames Way School for convenient transportation to and from the event.
Your ticket not only contributes to the local arts scene and supports our organization’s mission but also gets you a complimentary drink ticket, an array of small bites catered by Bungalow in Marshfield, and a memorable evening of live entertainment.
For those eager to secure their spot early, take advantage of our limited-time presale discount by purchasing your “Early Access” tickets online before Thursday, May 23 at Midnight. Tickets will also be available at the door for $50, with a special rate of $25 for Festival volunteers and artists featured in the Juried Exhibits.
Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating creativity, community, and the arts!
REGISTRATION

Early Access Tickets – $40.00
Tickets purchased before Thursday, May 23 at Midnight, are discounted. Ticket includes 1 free drink ticket.

Festival Juried Show Artists – $25.00
Discounted tickets for artists in the Juried Art, Sculpture and Photography Exhibit.

Festival Volunteer – $25.00
Discounted ticket for anyone volunteering during the Festival weekend.

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"Young Black Woman - Old White Man"
2024-05-30 00:00 - 2024-07-13 23:59 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
Young Black Woman | Old White Man
Curated by James Burke
On View May 30 thru July 13
South Shore Art Center is excited to present Young Black Woman | Old White Man in our Bancroft Gallery from May 30 through July 13, 2024. Curated by James Burke, this exhibition will examine how race, gender, and age informs an individual’s worldview and creative response. The Art Center will host an opening reception on Thursday, May 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; admission is open to the public and free of charge.
The work featured in Young Black Woman | Old White Man is big and bold, but more importantly it speaks directly, and personally, to the ongoing racial crisis. The two featured artists – Devyn Casey and James Burke – represent the titular voices. The artists met virtually during the pandemic. Jim saw Devyn’s work posted on a friend’s Facebook page and was incredibly moved by it. He reached out and shared some of his own work. They have been friends ever since. Devyn and Jim both have a lot in common: big families, love for the arts, and similar senses of humor. But they are not the same color, and they have vastly different experiences on being American. They both have been painting about those experiences and thought it would be powerful to showcase their different experiences and viewpoints around global issues.

Opening Reception:
Thursday, May 30, 6-8 pm

Front Street Art Galleries presents - "Unique Visions"
2024-06-06 00:00

Vessel and Sun Blindness Closing Reception
2024-06-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Frame Center Hanover, 152 Rockland Street, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
Join us Saturday June 8th from 4pm – 6pm in the FC Gallery for the Closing Reception for our latest gallery artists show
Jacob Geiger
Vessel and Sun Blindness

ART BY THE BAY - Duxbury Art Association Member Show
2024-06-10 00:00 - 2024-08-29 23:59 | Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA, United States

LIKE NEWBURY'S BUSINESS: Uncommon Art on the Common
2024-06-13 18:00 - 22:00 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
South Shore Art Center
presents
our Festival Preview Gala
LIKE NEWBURY’S BUSINESS:
Uncommon Art on the Common

Thursday, June 13 | 6:00-10:00pm
Under the Tents | Cohasset Common

Join South Shore Art Center on Thursday, June 13 for our annual Festival Preview Gala. Titled LIKE NEWBURY’S BUSINESS: Uncommon Art on the Common, this event will feature a cutting-edge exhibition, curated in partnership with Newbury Street’s Pellas Gallery, of contemporary and emerging artists – all local, and all artists who are part of changing the creative landscape in Boston and beyond. Come and explore the one-night-only installation and meet artists Xiaowei Chen, Percy Fontini-Wright, Tim Gianelli, Imagine, Masha Keryan, Timmy Sneaks, and Slime Sunday.
LIKE NEWBURY’S BUSINESS will deliver on its name by bringing stylish sensibilities to the typical fundraiser. Enjoy a delicious tasting menu from the best restaurants south of Boston, an open bar, and cool vibes provided by DJ Melissa followed by a live set from the Smoking Jackets. But the evening’s centerpiece will of course be the uncommon art from local, emerging artists under SSAC tents, right here on Cohasset Common.
LIKE NEWBURY’S BUSINESS kicks off South Shore Art Center’s 69th annual Arts Festival, which officially opens on Friday, June 14 and runs through Sunday, June 16. Welcoming over 20,000 attendees, Festival boasts an “art village” of juried craft artists, outstanding music and food, a family-friendly beer tent, 400+ pieces of contemporary art in the outdoor tents and in Art Center galleries, and creative activities in the KidsTent. This do-not-miss event heralds in summer with an explosion of art!

69th annual South Shore Arts Festival
June 14-16, 2024 | Cohasset Common

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2024 SOUTH SHORE ARTS FESTIVAL
2024-06-14 00:00 - 2024-06-16 23:59 | Cohasset Common, Highland Ave, Cohasset, MA, 02025, United States
69th Annual South Shore Arts Festival
June 14 – June 16
Location: Cohasset Common
2024 Festival Juried, Members & Youth Artists Exhibitions
ARTS FESTIVAL HOURS
Friday, June 14, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 15, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 16, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

ART BY THE BAY - Duxbury Art Association Members Show - Open Reception
2024-06-14 05:00 - 19:00 | Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA, United States

South Shore Arts Center Festival 2024
2024-06-14 13:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-16 12:00 - 17:00 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
SOUTH SHORE ARTS FESTIVAL – 2024

69th Annual South Shore Arts Festival
June 14 – 16, 2024

ARTS FESTIVAL HOURS
Friday, June 14, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 15, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 16, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

ART BY THE BAY - Duxbury Art Association Members Show - Open House
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA, United States

Hanover Day's Juried Blue Ribbon Show
2024-06-20 00:00 - 2024-07-30 23:59 | Frame Center Hanover, 152 Rockland Street, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
The Annual Hanover Days Exhibit is here once again
Stop in anytime during store hours to see this years display from dozens of artists from the south shore
All Original Pieces
Meet and Greet with many of the artists durning the Open Reception on June 20th from 6-8pm
Additional Parking is available next door at the Post Office

Girls Just Wanna Paint The James!
2024-06-21 00:00 - 2024-08-09 23:59 | The James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell, MA, United States
The James Library Presents
Girls Just Wanna Paint The James!

The 150th Anniversary of the James Library & Center for the Arts celebrations continue with a special Exhibition and Silent Auction Fundraiser featuring the work from nine accomplished and award winning artists that make up the group “Girls Just Wanna Paint.”
“Girls Just Want to Paint the James!” Opening Night Reception & Party will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
In keeping with the 150th Celebration, each artist of “Girls Just Wanna Paint” will be creating a piece of art using their individual perspective and style to capture images from in and around the James. All pieces will be offered up for auction during a Silent Auction from June 21, 2024 to August 9, 2024. All of the artists will also be exhibiting work of their own which will be on view and available for purchase.
“Girls Just Wanna Paint” was founded by Kelley Carey MacDonald in July, 2009 to create a supportive space for artists to share information, resources, opportunities and support for one another. Since its inception, the group has had a variety of artists who have been part of the group which fosters a strong sense of camaraderie, mutual respect, collaboration, courtesy as well as a unique openness and an enthusiastic and vibrant sense of fun that this group has become well known for. The “Girls Just Wanna Paint” group self-describe themselves as “A group of Boston-area painters who love to paint and have fun!” A description that captures the essence and well-earned reputation that this wonderful group of diverse artists embody, excellence & a whole lot of fun!
“Girls Just Wanna Paint” is made up of members: Founder, Kelley Carey MacDonald of Providence RI, Victoria (Tori) Chesley Brega of Pembroke, Pamela Copeman of Scituate, Sally Dean of Marshfield, Margaret Farrell Bruno of Marshfield, Jeanne MacFarland of Hull, Page Railsback of Scituate, Jody Regan of Marshfield & Mary Sheehan Winn of Marshfield.

Hull Artists 2nd Annual En Plein Air Event
2024-06-22 08:00 - 16:30
June 22nd
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
First Place $100, Second Place $75, Third Place $50
Limited to 25 artists
Includes artist gift
Online Pre-Registration until June 16th
$30 HA Members $40 non-HA Members
Onsite registration on June 22nd
$40 HA Members $50 non-HA Members
HA will promote the exhibition and sale.
Commissions at 25%

More information available about the event here

"Sand and Surf"
2024-06-26 00:00 - 2024-07-21 23:59 | Front Street Gallery, 124 Front Street, Scituate, MA, United States

Real and Imagined
2024-07-01 00:00 - 2024-08-31 23:59 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02231, United States
Helen Bumpus Gallery presents
“Real and Imagined”
by Tony Andrade
On Display now at the Helen Bumpus Gallery at the Duxbury Free Library, “Real and Imagined” by Tony Andrade. Up for the Months of July and August stop in anytime during normal library hours to view Whimsical Gardens and Serene Landscapes.

Artist’s Bio
Tony Andrade has been making art since the early 1980’s. After art school he worked as a graphic designer for various small companies and studios. Then as an advertising art director when he left and started freelancing as a designer/art director. It grew into a small firm of his own doing projects in the health-care field to publication design for national publications for clients such as the U.S. Olympic Committee, U.S. Open Tennis and their affiliated publications.
Tony stopped working full-time approximately 10 years ago and has been concentrating on painting and photography since. He has won many awards throughout the south shore and greater Boston area. He teaches painting in watercolor and oils occasionally.
You can see more of Tony’s work at tonyandradeartist.net

Ann Musto & Students Exhibit
2024-07-01 00:00 - 2024-08-17 23:59 | Ventress Memorial Library, 1837 Ocean Street/route 139, Marshfield, 02050, United States
Ann Musto & Students Exhibit 7/1/24 – 8/17/24
ARTIST STATEMENT: “ A painting can sometimes say what cannot be put into words.” It is an honor to be able to say I work in the arts! I am a plain air and studio oil painter for over twenty years. My interest lies in working to capture the beauty of what we see in light and color, and although I am primarily a pallet knife painter when outdoors, I use those color studies and paintings to inform my decisions and creativity in the studio when working on larger pieces, portraits, and still life. Currently I have completed my studies at the Academy of Realist Art in Boston, a traditional atelier.
Ann Musto & Students Reception
FRIDAY, JULY 12
5:30—7:30 PM
Jeanne Horan Art Gallery
Ventress Memorial Library
15 Library Plaza, Marshfield, MA, 02050

Levitate Music and Arts Festival
2024-07-05 00:00 - 2024-07-07 23:59 | Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main St, Marshfield, 02050, United States
Levitate’s signature summertime splash of creativity and community is returning for its 11th year this July! The Levitate Music & Arts Festival, born out of the basement of a surf shop bearing the same name, embodies all that is creative, connected to nature, and community oriented in New England. we hope to see you there, and stay tuned for all of the details to come!

Summer Guests
2024-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Anne Henning Gallery, 19a Depot Street, Duxbury, MA, United States

"Rhythms"
2024-07-10 00:00 - 2024-08-11 23:59 | Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
