Frame Center

Dorchester Art Project and Open Streets
2023-09-17 10:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Join us as we activate our beautiful Dorchester Avenue with love & creativity.
About the initiative:
Open Streets Boston events help people experience streets as public spaces where communities thrive. City streets transform into vibrant, pedestrian-friendly boulevards where people can dream, play, and explore.
During these free, family-friendly events, Open Streets Boston will temporarily close major thoroughfares to car traffic. This opens them to people biking, walking, rolling, and connecting with neighbors and local businesses.
This collaboration is made possible in partnership w/ @openstsboston

"Passage" Nora Valdez
2023-09-17 00:00 - 23:59 | The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, 02332, United States
A new installation on the museum grounds, “Passage” includes four pieces depicting crucial moments in a journey.
Originally from Argentina, Valdez trained in both Italy and Spain before settling in Boston. Her sculptures represent the nature of change, life of the individual, and the forces that wear upon the human soul. Her immigrant-themed work describes the challenge of those caught within unfamiliar systems who seek the security of home.
These pieces will be on display from September 17th till September of 2025, with a special reception on the 12th of November from 1 to 4pm
Shown: Nora Valdez, Voiceless #1, (Detail), 2019, Indiana limestone

"Formations" Opening Reception
2023-09-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Hingham Library’s Dolphin and Clemens Gallery, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham, MA, United States
New Paintings by
Karen McEachern Cass
Hingham Public Library
Clemens Gallery 66 Leavitt Street Hingham, Ma 02043
September 9 – October 5, 2023
Opening Reception is Saturday, September 16, 2:30 – 4:30pm
WWW.Hinghamlibrary.org
WWW. KarenCassArt.com

"The Beauty of Nature"
2023-09-16 00:00 - 2023-11-13 23:59 | Hull Public Library, 9 Main Street, Hull, MA, United States
Hull Public Library presents
“The Beauty of Nature”
September 6 -November 13
See Libraries hours for viewing times

"Signature Strokes" Opening Reception
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
Signature Strokes:
2023 Biennial Juried Exhibition, Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod
Juried by Lisa Flynn, Contemporary Artist
On View September 14 – October 28

Opening Reception:
Thursday, September 14, 6-8 pm

"Signature Strokes"
2023-09-14 00:00 - 2023-10-28 23:59 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States

NRAS Members Show Final Day for Submissions
2023-09-11 00:00 - 23:59 | G.A.R. Hall, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA, United States
Deadline for Entries: Monday, Sept. 11 at Midnight
See Below for Details

Online Entry: The entry form, digital image and payment of entry fee must be submitted to Show Submit. NRAS suggests that you go to showsubmit.com in advance to set up an account, if you don’t already have one, and familiarize yourself with the entry process. It is really quite easy. You may enter ONE piece of work, the entry fee is $20. Acceptable media include: oil, acrylics, watercolor, drawing, pastel, graphics, mixed media, photography, computer generated art, and sculpture (pedestal requited).
Eligibility: Open to all current North River Arts members. Entries will be checked with current members list and nonmember entries will be denied unless membership is current. A list of current members can be seen at the link here: northriverarts.org/Directory. If you have any questions on your membership status, please email the office at NorthRiverArts@gmail.com. Memberships can be renewed online at northriverarts.org.
All forms of artwork are allowed. Artwork may be sold through this exhibit, with a 30% commission to NRAS. Work must not have been previously exhibited in a North River Arts exhibition.
All works must be original. Compositions based on published material or other artist’s work are NOT considered original and are not eligible. Work executed in a workshop or under another artist’s supervision or based on another person’s photograph (even if a royalty/copyright free image or permission
has been granted by the artist owning the copyright of the image) are NOT eligible. Work must not have been exhibited in any previous NRAS exhibit. NRAS reserves the right to reject work deemed unsuitable or that does not meet entry criteria. Prints (reproduced from original artwork) are not acceptable
IMPORTANT! Due to our large membership, and the size constraints of the gallery, we must strictly enforce a size limit for artwork to be hung on the walls. The total of height (one side) + width (one side) must not exceed 48” – including the frame.

Meet the Artist: Robyn Thompson-Duong
2023-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Norwell Public Library, 64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061, United States
Robyn Thompson-Duong meet the Artist
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th 2:00—3:00 PM
Meeting Room Norwell Public Library
64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061
Magical realism, beauty and love of color, Robyn Thompson Duong’s work evokes pride in black culture and the spirit of femininity. Drawing inspiration from art history, Robyn’s work deals with challenging the societal perceptions and stereotypes of Black femininity and beauty by depicting women of color as Mother Goddess, grand, graceful, and beautiful. Thompson Duong’s work seeks to reappropriate the Black female image and what it means to be a woman of color.
Primarily a figurative artist, Robyn Thompson Duong works in acrylics and graphite. As a black woman raised in the suburbs of Boston and often being the only person of color growing up, Thompson Duong knows the importance of representation and seeing one’s self in the images and people around you, hence her work depicting women of color as the main subjects of her paintings. Thompson Duong Studied visual art at Syracuse University earning a BFA in 2002. She later went on to earn an MEd from Lesley University. Combining her passion for art with her love of teaching, Thompson Duong has been an art teacher in both private and public institutions. Robyn Thompson Duong was named the Museum of Fine Arts Emerging Artist Fellow for 2020.
Robyn Thompson Duong sells original artworks, prints on paper and canvas, and takes commissions throughout the year. She also offers private and small group art lessons and experiences.

Please Register by Clicking Here to attend the event

Hull Artists Open Studios
2023-09-09 10:00 - 2023-09-10 16:00 | MA
It’s that time of year again for the Hull Open Studios.

Visit the artists in their own galleries and workspaces
Talk one on one with them and get insight into their process
See new pieces still being worked on

Click Here for the Artist Listings
Click Here for an Interactive Map to their Studios

Best Practices
2023-09-09 09:00 - 16:00 | North River Arts Society, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA, 02051, United States
Best Practices: Entering Exhibitions and Framing for Success with Liz Haywood-Sullivan and Dave Petty

Entering Exhibitions – 9:00am-12:00pm, by Liz Haywood-Sullivan, President NRAS
Framing for Success – 1:00-4:00pm, by David Petty, Owner of The Frame Center
This one-day workshop is broken into two parts. In the morning, Liz will guide you through the ins and outs of entering a competition. Including choosing work to submit, what will catch the judges’ eye, following the prospectus and prepping your images. After a one hour lunch break, David Petty of the Frame Center will discuss how to best frame your artwork. Details on choosing a frame, framing for exhibitions, and frame types and styles .
Join us for either one of these sessions or for the full day.
REGISTRATION

Member Full Day – $75.00

Member Half Day – $40.00

Nonmember Full Day – $115.00

Nonmember Half Day – $60.00

Drew Gaffen - Art Reception
2023-09-09 05:00 - 19:00 | 4th Floor Artists – Sandpaper Factory, Sandpaper Factory 83 E Water street, rockland, MA, 02370, United States
Join Drew Gaffney at The SandPaper Factory on Saturday September 9th from 5 -7pm
Experience Award Winning colorful optimistic abstract art accompanied by the Soulful Jazz music of a surprise guest saxophonist
Show opens September 1st and is up till the 22nd

"Formations"
2023-09-09 - 2023-10-05 | Hingham Library’s Dolphin and Clemens Gallery, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham, MA, United States
New Paintings by
Karen McEachern Cass
Hingham Public Library
Clemens Gallery 66 Leavitt Street Hingham, Ma 02043
September 9 – October 5, 2023
Opening Reception is Sunday, September 24, 2 – 4pm
WWW.Hinghamlibrary.org
WWW. KarenCassArt.com

Pop-Up "Art Escape" Painting Workshop
2023-09-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Frame Center Hanover, 152 Rockland Street, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
Join Artist Renee MacMurray for a 3hr watercolor class right here at the FRAME CENTER Hanover

No Art Experience Necessary, all materials will be supplied,

To Register Contact Renee MacMurray at reneemacmurray@comcast.net or call/text 781-707-8519

Artist Dianne Panarelli Miller : Your Backyard Through My Eyes
2023-09-07 18:00 - 2023-10-07 13:00 | The James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell, MA, United States
Thu, Sep 7, 20236:00 PM Sat, Oct 7, 20231:00 PM
James Library & Center for the Arts

OPENING RECEPTION: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 | 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
No one understands and appreciates a landscape quite like someone who was born and raised there. Dianne Panarelli Miller is an award-winning, homegrown artist, celebrating over 40 years of painting across the South Shore and beyond. Her work is included in regional, national, and international collections.

September - October 2023: Duxbury Camera Club
2023-09-01 00:00 - 2023-10-31 23:59 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02231, United States
Duxbury Camera Club
Minimalist Focus Group
Simplicity

Artists’ Statement
Minimalism in photography is all about “less is more.” It is about stripping a subject down to its bare essentials and creating photos that are a celebration of austere simplicity.
As minimalist photographers, we not only strive to keep our compositions clean and simple but we also honor the boundaries and rules that are common to the minimalist genre. For example, motifs that you will often see displayed in our works include: geometric shapes, repeating patterns, bold lines and textures. We also apply techniques such as: intentional blurring and the use of B&W, or Monotones, to help with eliminating the details.
When we started our Minimalist Focus Group a few years ago, many of us were new to the genre. We initially found it to be daunting to try and maintain the right balance of drama and interest in a simple “bare-bones” photograph. If we removed too little…our image would not be considered minimalist. However, if we removed too much…the intent and drama of the photo would ultimately be lost.
Over time, we studied various minimalist artists and increased our knowledge on the subject. This helped our work to evolve. Now, our minimalist photographs are not only simple compositions but they are well thought out photographs that convey our own personal story, point of view, and unique style.
Our exhibition, Simplicity, is the culmination of all that we have learned over the past several years about Minimalist Photography. We hope you enjoy our exploration of these simple subjects and can share in our delight at finding their true essence.

Exhbiting Artists:

Barbara Canney, Cohasset
Judy Laliberte, Duxbury
Judith Montminy, Duxbury

Camille Neville, Duxbury
Randy Otto, Hingham
Glenn Pollock, Marshfield

Judy Pollock, Marshfield
Rain Rodolph, Marshfield
Myrna Walsh, Duxbury

OTB! Final Day of Bidding
2023-08-26 00:00 - 12:00 | North River Arts Society, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA, 02051, United States
The bidding ends today at Noon! It’s your last chance to bid on your favorite pieces before the names of the artists are revealed

"Unsettled Pieces"
2023-08-20 - 2023-11-05 | The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, 02332, United States
Visit the Duxbury Art Complex Museum to view
“Unsettled Pieces”

August 20 – November 5, 2023
Reception: August 20, 2023, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Three artists have chosen mosaic as the common language to explore issues affecting the planet, each in her own style.
Debora Aldo uses her signature material—pebbles—along with up-cycled contemporary materials, to infuse her lines with meaning. Nikki Sullivan and Anabella Wewer both use classical andamento to form their lines, but Nikki often uses a large found object as her focal point, while Anabella breaks down uncommon materials into regularly sized tesserae.
Each artist has embraced one or more topics within our changing world, and brought to it the unusual and uncommon set of skills that it takes to create a mosaic.

*Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Major Holidays – Open Wednesday through Sunday from 1pm to 4pm*

56th Annual Pembroke Arts Festival
2023-08-12 00:00 - 2023-08-13 23:59 | Hobomock Elementary School, 81 Learning Lane, Pembroke, MA, United States

Renee MacMurray Pop-up Watercolor Workshop
2023-08-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Frame Center Hanover, 152 Rockland Street, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
An Art Escape Workshop is a 3 hour watercolor painting class for anyone to enjoy becoming a “real” artist for an evening.
No Experience Necessary
All supplies are included
Join us Thursday August 10th from 6:30pm till 9:30pm at the Frame Center in Hanover
Register by Contacting Renee MacMurray at 781-707-8519 or at ReneeMacmurray@comcast.net

Reception Night for "Look Up, Look Down..."
2023-08-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Hingham Library’s Dolphin and Clemens Gallery, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham, MA, United States
Please join the artist for a reception on
Thursday, August 10 from 5:30-7:30.

"Movement"
2023-08-10 00:00 - 2023-09-15 23:59 | Frame Center Hanover, 152 Rockland Street, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
Stop in and visit the Frame Centers Upstairs Gallery to see it’s latest Display of works by
Mark Slaven and Patricia Walsh
in their new show titled
“Movement”
Up now until September 15th

"A Summer Show"
2023-08-08 17:00 - 19:00 | John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
“A Summer Show”
Artwork by Andrew Flight
Artists Reception Tuesday August 8th, 2023 from 5pm till 7pm
The John Curtis Free Library 534 Hanover Street, Hanover MA 02339

OTB!!!
2023-08-05 18:00 - 22:00 | G.A.R. Hall, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA, United States
North River Arts presents OTB!!!
Outside The Box

Join us for the opening reception of Outside the Box with light snacks and a cash bar! Over 100 small works have been donated to NRAS to be part of this silent auction. Artists are anonymous to encourage bidders to bid on items they really love!
Open 6-10pm, see you then!

Scituate Heritage Days
2023-08-05 09:00 - 2023-08-06 21:00 | Cole Parkway, Scituate Ma 02066, Cole Parkway, Scituate, 02066, United States
The 54th annual family-friendly event in Scituate Harbor, MA.
Music, food trucks, artisans, baby animal petting zoo, magician, princesses,
boat races, kiddie carnival, lighted boat parade, beer garden much more.

South Shore Art Center's Fall 2023 Adult Art Course Sign Up
2023-08-05 00:00 - 2023-09-10 23:59 | MA
It’s that time of year again for the South Shore Art Centers Fall Courses Sign Up

Please register early to avoid disappointment. You may register online at www.ssac.org, call 781.383.2787 to register by phone with a credit card or see registration page for mail-in information. A $25 non-refundable registration fee is included in tuition. If a student cancels a registration at least ten days before a course or workshop begins, a refund will be granted. Visiting Artist Workshops require a 30 day cancellation notification.
• Students must provide their own materials for Adult Courses and Workshops unless noted.
• Young adults, 15 years and older, are welcome to enroll in most adult courses with the permission of the instructor.

Click Here for Link to SSAC Fall Course sign up page

"Look Up, Look Down..."
2023-08-05 - 2023-09-07 | Hingham Library’s Dolphin and Clemens Gallery, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham, MA, United States

SoWa Boston First Fridays
2023-08-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Sowa Boston, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, 02118, United States
EVERY FIRST FRIDAY, 5 PM – 9 PM
450 + 460 HARRISON
On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District in the South End open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Meet the artists in their element, view the latest gallery exhibitions, shop small, and dine at one of SoWa’s world-class restaurants.
Sowa First Fridays are family friendly and free. Plenty of parking is available.

Plymouth First Fridays
2023-08-04 17:00 - 20:00 | MA
Plymouth First Fridays
EVERY FIRST FRIDAY, 5 PM – 8 PM

On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the Plymouth Bay Cultural District open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Meet the artists in their element, view the latest gallery exhibitions, shop small, and dine at one of Plymouth’s world-class restaurants.
First Fridays Plymouth are family friendly and free. Plenty of parking is available. View our calendar for more details.

Scituate Harbor First Fridays
2023-08-04 00:00 - 23:59 | MA
On the First Friday of each month the lights are on late, as Scituate Harbor shopkeepers keep their doors open and host special events with music, authors, musicians, and more. First Friday Nights are a true celebration of the vibrant Harbor community, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Blue Ribbon Show at SSAC
2023-08-03 10:00 - 2023-09-02 16:00 | Bancroft Gallery, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
