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SUMMARY:Call for Entries - North River Arts Members Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:North River Arts 2024 Members show is now taking submissions until September 17th at Midnight.  Please see the information below for interest in submitting\, or if not a member\, joining the North River Arts Society to do so.\n  \n  \nOnline 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. \nEligibility: 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. \nAll 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. \nAll 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 \nhas 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 \nIMPORTANT! 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. \nAwards \n\nBest in Show $200 and ribbon\nWinning Artwork will also be used to advertise the next year’s Members Show. \nPhyllis Howard Award for Floral Composition $100 and ribbon\nMarian Atkinson Award for Soft Pastel $100 and ribbon\n5 Awards of Excellence $50 each and ribbon\n4 Honorable Mentions and ribbon\nNEW! Emerging Artist Award and ribbon\n\nImportant Dates: \n\nSeptember 17 at Midnight – Deadline for entries\nSeptember 26\, 6-8pm or September 28\, 10am-12pm- Artwork Drop off at G.A.R. Hall\nOctober 5\, 6pm – 8pm\, Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony\nNovember 1\, 5-7pm or November 2\, 10am-12pm – Artwork pick up from G.A.R. Hall\n\nOpening Reception and Awards Ceremony October 5\, 6 – 8pm\nAwards presentation held at 7:30 p.m. \n  \nClick Here to Submit Work\n 
URL:https://framecenter.com/event/call-for-entries-north-river-arts-members-show-2024/
LOCATION:North River Arts Society\, 157 Old Main Street\, Marshfield\, MA\, 02051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Shows
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SUMMARY:47th Annual Festival of the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Preview Party on May 24\nMay 25 and 26\, 2024\, 10 am-5 pm/daily \nThe 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. \nSign-up to Volunteer: Click here
URL:https://framecenter.com/event/47th-annual-festival-of-the-arts/
LOCATION:North River Arts Society\, 157 Old Main Street\, Marshfield\, MA\, 02051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Openings/ Weekend Events
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SUMMARY:Focus on Figures
DESCRIPTION:North River Arts presents\n“Focus on Figures”\n  \nFocus on Figures is our annual celebration of the art of the figure. This is an open show invite to all artists to submit work in any medium to be exhibited in our historic GAR Hall. A series of events including a two-day workshop\, a drop-in figure session and a portrait demonstration have been scheduled during the run of this exhibit. \nDeadline for Entries: Tuesday March 5\, 2024 at Midnight \nOnline Entry: The entry form\, digital images and payment of entry fee must be submitted to ShowSubmit.com. We suggest 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.  \n\n\n\nArtists can submit up to 5 pieces\nMembership is not required for entry \nCost $25 for first entry\, $10 for each additional entry (up to 5 total)\n\n\n\nEligibility \n\n\n\nAll forms of artwork are allowed\nAll artwork must be originally created and is the original artist’s work from conception through execution. The artwork must not be a copy of likeness of another’s work or derived from a published painting\, drawing\, photograph\, digital image or print.\nNo size restrictions\, within reason. For very oversize or heavy pieces\, please contact us before submitting.\nSubmissions of artwork done during the course of an in-person or online workshop or class is not permitted.\nWork must not have been previously exhibited in a North River Arts exhibition\, including satellite galleries.\nWork does not need to be for sale.\nAll 2D work must be framed or gallery wrapped (finished edges) and wired for hanging. No saw tooth hangers.\nSculptors must provide their own pedestals. \nWork deemed unsuitable will not be accepted or hung\n\n\n\nImportant Dates \n\n\n\nMarch 5 @ Midnight – Deadline for Entries\nMarch 12 – Acceptance Notifications \nMarch 27\, 6-8pm OR March 30\, 11am-2pm – Drop Off Artwork \nApril 6\, 6-8pm – Opening and Awards Ceremony\, awards at 7:30PM. \nApril 6 – May 2 – Exhibition Dates\, Exhibition posted online to NorthRiverArts.org\nApril 6 and 7\, 9am-4pm/Daily – Workshop with Diane Rappisi\nMay 4\, 11am-2pm\, OR May 6\, 6-8pm – Pick Up Artwork\n\n\n\nSales: Members charged a 40% commission and non-members charged 50%. Payment to artists will be within 30 days of exhibition closing. All artwork must remain hung until close of show. \nHand Delivery and Shipping: Information will be provided to artists upon acceptance into the Awards Show. \nJudge of Selection and Awards: Diane Rappisi  \nDiane Rappisi is a contemporary realist painter whose work fuses the light and chroma of the Cape Cod colorists with the form and structure of the traditional Italian and French academies. She works in oil\, pastel\, charcoal\, and graphite.  \nDiane is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) Masters Circle and served on its Board of Directors from 2016-2021.  She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and the Maryland Pastel Society\, and also holds memberships in the Salmagundi Club in New York\, the Oil Painters of America\, and the Pastel Society of Colorado.  Her work resides in numerous private and public collections across the US\, in New Zealand\, Australia and the Netherlands\, and selected pieces have been published for the National Park Service in Glen Echo\, MD.
URL:https://framecenter.com/event/focus-on-figures/
LOCATION:North River Arts Society\, 157 Old Main Street\, Marshfield\, MA\, 02051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Shows
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SUMMARY:2023 Marshfield High Art  "Opening Reception"
DESCRIPTION:November 16 – December 29 \nGallery Hours:\nMondays – Thursdays 9am-1pm\nSundays 11am-2pm \nJoin us for the opening reception on Thursday\, November 16\, 6-8pm. This show will feature works of various mediums\, grades\, and levels from Marshfield High School Art Department. Join us in celebrating and welcoming these young artists to North River Arts Society!
URL:https://framecenter.com/event/2023-marshfield-high-art-opening-reception/
LOCATION:North River Arts Society\, 157 Old Main Street\, Marshfield\, MA\, 02051\, United States
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SUMMARY:2023 Marshfield High Art
DESCRIPTION:November 16 – December 29 \nGallery Hours:\nMondays – Thursdays 9am-1pm\nSundays 11am-2pm \nJoin us for the opening reception on Thursday\, November 16\, 6-8pm. This show will feature works of various mediums\, grades\, and levels from Marshfield High School Art Department. Join us in celebrating and welcoming these young artists to North River Arts Society!
URL:https://framecenter.com/event/2023-marshfield-high-art/
LOCATION:North River Arts Society\, 157 Old Main Street\, Marshfield\, MA\, 02051\, United States
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SUMMARY:North River Arts 2023 Holiday Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:2023 Holiday Art Sale \nOur Holiday Art Sale is back!  \nThe North River Arts Society’s Holiday Fine Art Sale will begin with the Preview Party on Friday\, November 3\, from 6-8pm and will continue on Saturday\, November 4\, from 10am-3pm and Sunday November 5\, from 10am-2pm.  \nBoth members and non-members are eligible to enter work into the Holiday Art Sale.  \nShoppers can get first priority and enjoy the festivities at the Preview Party on Friday\, November 3\, 6-8pm\, for $10/each. See more information below. \n  \nFor Shoppers \nJoin us for Holiday fun and festivities! Music\, bar\, snacks and more will be available at the Preview Party on Friday\, November 3\, 6-8pm. The Preview Party is a fundraiser as well as an opportunity for shoppers who want to get first dibs on artwork! Shoppers are also welcome back Saturday\, November 4\, 10am-3pm\, and Sunday November 5\, 10am-2pm\, free admission. \n  \nFor Artists \n\nThe art sale is open to members and nonmembers. Artists may submit up to 25 pieces of work of any medium – oil\, watercolor\, acrylics\, photography\, etc. – framed or unframed. Please note: works previously submitted to any NRAS art sale are not eligible for entry. Prints or giclees are allowed but must be clearly marked as such. \nWorks must be priced within the range of $35.00-$399.00. Please keep your prices reasonable to encourage sales. Each artist may also submit one piece to the “Gallery on Stage\,” which is devoted exclusively to higher priced paintings over $400.00. In an effort to promote sales of stage pieces\, these works will be offered at 10% discount during the Preview Party event only – discount to be shared by NRAS and the artist. All work must be submitted using the enclosed form. \nThe fee for artist participation in the sale is $30.00 – includes entry for (1) person at the Preview Party. In addition\, for each piece sold\, the split will be 70% to NRAS member artists and 30% to NRAS. Non-member artists split will be 50/50. You may become a member online or in person during drop off. Checks will be mailed to artists for total work sold as soon as possible after the sale. \nArtists – Please help us present a professional appearance at this sale. Please bring your work in appropriate crates or bins (no cardboard boxes\, laundry baskets\, etc.) Presentation is important for sales! Also\, to protect your work and frames\, please include separators (cardboard\, foam core\, etc.) between each piece in your crate. \nIMPORTANT! Please affix a label to the back of each piece of work listing your name\, title (if applicable)\, medium\, price\, email and item number (pieces should be listed 1-25). Please also provide a label for your stage item as #26. \nWork must be delivered to G.A.R. Hall on Friday\, October 27\, 6-8pm\, OR Saturday\, October 28\, 10am-1pm. Unsold work may be picked up on Sunday\, November 12\, 11am-2pm\, OR Monday\, November 13\, 6-8pm. Work not picked up after 30 days will become property of NRAS. Payment is due by October 28 at 1pm. Sorry\, no late entries. \nPlease download and print out and complete the form below and bring it with you at drop off. Payment can be made via card\, cash or check at drop off. \n\n 
URL:https://framecenter.com/event/north-river-arts-2023-holiday-art-sale/
LOCATION:North River Arts Society\, 157 Old Main Street\, Marshfield\, MA\, 02051\, United States
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SUMMARY:Abstract Collaged Pet Portraits 1 Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This 1-day workshop is a fun and playful class to loosen up and create an abstract portrait of your pet\, or any animal\, into a colorful and patterned version using simple paint and collage techniques. Students will learn how to use organic shapes and acrylic paints to create their pet portrait in an intuitive way. \nThis workshop is for beginners and seasoned artists. It is a non intimidating way for a beginner to gain confidence and have fun while learning new techniques. For the seasoned artist\, it is a way to play and use intuition without pressure of “hard rules.”   \nAbout the Instructor: Tracy Allegro \nTracy is a contemporary mixed media artist from Quincy\, Ma. A lifelong lover of art\, she graduated from University of Massachusetts at Boston and also studied art at The Art Institute Of Boston and The School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts in Boston. A lot of Tracy’s work features collage and she is inspired by nature\, flowers\, people and animals. In addition to working from her home studio\, Tracy also teaches in-person classes and participate in artisan events and gallery exhibits. \nMaterials List: \n\nAcrylic Paint – your favorite colors plus red\, yellow\, blue\, black and white\nMark Making Tools – variety of pens\, colored pencils\, china markers or regular markers\, pastels\, ink\, crayons\, etc.\nPapers to paint on – anything from mixed media paper\, newsprint\, old book pages\, deli paper\, etc. It’s good to have an assortment and Tracy will have some to choose from as well.\nPaint Brushes – 5 or so not expensive acrylic brushes in assorted sizes.\nStencils and stamps – bring what you have and Tracy will ave some as well.\nMatte or satin gel medium – whatever you have\, Tracy uses liquitex.\nPlease bring a reference photo of a portrait or full body picture of your pet or an animal in color that you’d like to use. Try to choose a clear photo if you can. It is also sometimes helpful to have a second version of the same photo in black and white to see values.\nTracy will provide canvas boards\nREGISTRATION\n\nMembers – $175.00\n\n\nNonmembers – $215.00\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://framecenter.com/event/abstract-collaged-pet-portraits-1-day-workshop/
LOCATION:North River Arts Society\, 157 Old Main Street\, Marshfield\, MA\, 02051\, United States
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SUMMARY:Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Best Practices: Entering Exhibitions and Framing for Success with Liz Haywood-Sullivan and Dave Petty\n  \nEntering Exhibitions – 9:00am-12:00pm\, by Liz Haywood-Sullivan\, President NRAS \nFraming for Success – 1:00-4:00pm\, by David Petty\, Owner of The Frame Center \nThis 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 . \nJoin us for either one of these sessions or for the full day. \nREGISTRATION\n\nMember Full Day – $75.00\n\n\nMember Half Day – $40.00\n\n\nNonmember Full Day – $115.00\n\n\nNonmember Half Day – $60.00\n\n 
URL:https://framecenter.com/event/best-practices/
LOCATION:North River Arts Society\, 157 Old Main Street\, Marshfield\, MA\, 02051\, United States
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SUMMARY:OTB! Final Day of Bidding
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://framecenter.com/event/otb-final-day-of-bidding/
LOCATION:North River Arts Society\, 157 Old Main Street\, Marshfield\, MA\, 02051\, United States
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