Opening Reception for James Library Spring Juried Show
2025-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell, MA, United States
March 21st, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm

Introducing Unique Perspectives: Carole Bolsey, Gints Grinbergs, Kelly Russo
2025-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Savage Godfrey Gallery, 693 Main St, Norwell, MA, 02061, United States
Join us on Friday, March 21 at 6pm to celebrate the opening of Unique Perspectives featuring works by Carole Bolsey, Gints Grinbergs, and Kelly Russo. Please RSVP here.
This exhibition brings together three makers with strong and distinctive artistic voices, offering visitors opportunities to reflect on the artistic process as they take in diverse works.
Carole Bolsey paints large. Her canvases regularly measure over 5 feet and can be upwards of 14 feet. The evocative shapes of boats and barns are the subjects on display at the gallery. Used by ancient and modern civilizations, these shapes transcend time and culture. Carole depicts these structures amidst an abstracted ground, inviting the viewer to fill in the dots and transcribe their own memories and connections into the composition. Carole has taught painting at the DeCordova, Harvard University, and RISD. She lives and paints in Kingston, MA.
Gints Grinbergs is a collector. He scours metal yards for cast-o? pieces of steel to create his sculptures. Botanicals, boats, and sunbursts made of stainless steel will be on display. Inspired by nature’s geometry, Gints combines dozens of metal circles to compose a branch of apple blossoms. His works are either free-standing or sit atop stone bases. Large-scale installations by Gints can be found at the Duxbury Free Library and Union Point in Weymouth. Gints lives and works in Dedham, MA.
Kelly Russo’s intuitive abstract paintings are bright and dynamic. A mother of four and artist, her paintings depict a balance of color, shape, and action that symbolize the organized chaos of daily life. Leaning towards the landscape, her colorful paintings will be a welcome addition to the Gallery as the environment around us wakes up for spring. Kelly is a member of the South Shore Art Center, the Cambridge Art Association, and the Copley Society of Art. She lives and works in Scituate, MA.
Savage Godfrey Gallery is located at 693 Main Street, Norwell, MA. The Gallery shares a building and entrance with Coastal Chic Interiors. Gallery hours are Tuesdays 12 to 4 pm, Wednesday through Friday from 10 to 4 pm or by appointment.b

Hanover Public School - 2025 Arts Festival
2025-04-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Hanover High School, 287 Cedar Street, Hanover, MA, United States

Opening Reception for "The Feeling of Color"
2025-04-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Hingham Library’s Dolphin Gallery, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham, MA, United States
Free Public Opening Reception at the Hingham Libraries Dolphin Gallery
Friday April 3rd from 5:30pm till 7:30pm

Spring it On! Opening Reception
2025-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Opening Reception – Thurs, April 3rd from 6 – 8 pm. Free admission & open to the public.

"Night, Light, & Half Light" Opening Reception for South Shore Art Center Spring Juried Show
2025-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
We’re officially past the Spring Equinox:
Time to Celebrate!
Join us for the opening reception of our Spring National Juried Show, “Night, Light, & Half Light”. Juried by Kristine Feeks Hammond, Co-Director of Galerie d’Orsay and featuring “It Could Be Snow” by Donna Dupras.

Reception is Thursday, April 3rd from 6 to 8pm
Free and Open to the Public

Unmasked 2
2025-04-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-06 17:46 | Stellwagen Beer Company, 100 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
April is Autism Acceptance Month

My photography exhibit will be on display at Stellwagen in Marshfield on
Saturday, April 5, 2025 and Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Saturday 4/5: Welcome reception and gallery opening with
Nor’Easter Pizza food truck from 5-9.
Sunday 4/6: Gallery on display throughout the day with
Temperance food truck.
This a free event open to the public.
Any money raised will directly benefit
The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.
If you can’t make it but would still like to support please visit
my Boston Marathon Fundraising page.

Opening Reception for "Focus on Figures" 2025
2025-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 | G.A.R. Hall, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA, United States
Join us as we celebrate the 31st Annual Focus on Figures Exhibit! The show consists of 71 beautiful, impressive works from around the nation. This is an incredible show that you don’t want to miss! Winners will be announced at 7:30pm. Cash bar!

Opening Reception for "Elements of Curiosity" By Kelly Russo
2025-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | True Grit Gallery, 38 Center Street, Middleborough, MA, 02346, United States
True Grit Art Gallery is excited to announce Elements of Curiosity, a solo exhibit by local abstract artist Kelly Russo, running from April 12 to May 3, 2025. Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, April 12, from 6-8pm at 38 Center St, Middleboro, Massachusetts, where guests can meet Kelly, enjoy adult refreshments, and experience her vibrant, thought-provoking work.
Kelly Russo, a Scituate-based artist born and raised in the Boston area, captures the dynamic balance of chaos and order in her abstract paintings. With a BFA and Masters in Art Education from Massachusetts College of Art, Kelly is a Gallery Artist at South Shore Art Center, a Juried Artist Member at The Copley Society of Art, and a Signature Member of the National Association of Women Artists. Her work, as she describes, “organizes chaos,” reflecting the joys and trials of life as a mom and artist navigating a complex world. Her bold shapes and fluid layers—conversations of color and space—reveal and conceal emotions, mirroring the daily choices we make about what to show and what to hide.
At the opening reception, attendees will have the chance to chat with Kelly about her creative process and the stories behind her pieces. Adult refreshments will be served, creating a relaxed atmosphere to explore the exhibit and connect with Middleboro’s art community. Elements of Curiosity invites viewers to engage with abstract art’s legacy, from its historical roots to its modern expressions, as highlighted inTrue Grit Art Gab!’s recent podcast episode, “Demystifying the Abstract.”

Opening Reception for "A Timeless World: Figures and Faces"
2025-04-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Ventress Memorial Library, 1837 Ocean Street/route 139, Marshfield, 02050, United States
Join us in celebration of the works by Deborah Macy, on display April 12 – May 31, 2025 at the Ventress Memorial Library. The opening reception will take place Friday, April 18, 5:30-7:30pm at Jeanne Horan Gallery at Ventress Memorial Library
About the Artist: Deborah comes from a family of artists. Her mother and grandmother were accomplished watercolorists and teachers. As a child, she drew constantly and copied her grandmother’s work. On the paternal side Deborah is related to artists William Starbuck Macy, Wendell Macy, and William Ferdinand Macy.
Deborah studied sculpture from the live model in clay, plaster, wax and bronze at Rhode Island School of Design under sculptor Robert Lamb, and she obtained a Fine Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts, though she credits her progress to her determination to learn the human face and form by holding her own studio life classes. A guiding light has been the teaching advice in her well-loved Charles Merrill Mount biography of John Singer Sargent.
Deborah’s association with The Portrait Society and her love of Nelson Shanks’ work led her in 2018 to Studio Incamminati in Pennsylvania for a workshop with artists Jeff Hein, Ricky Mujica and Natalie Italiano. Deborah was featured on the cover of SOCO Magazine that year. Since then, online study from classically trained artists Cesar Santos and Scott Waddell from The Angel Academy and The Florence Academy of Art respectively has been an inspiration.
Deborah’s figurative paintings have a uniquely feminine viewpoint. She sets up her models with lush fabrics in vintage costumes, creating a mood of repose and reflection.
Deborah has shown widely across New England, with portraits and gallery pieces in private collections. She has paintings in the permanent collection of The Old Dartmouth Society Whaling Museum and over a dozen portraits in the permanent collection The City of New Bedford.
Deborah is a juried member of The Salmagundi Club, NY and the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, NY. She is an Elected Member of the American Artists Professional League. She is also a member of the North River Arts Society, MA and the Marion Art Center, MA. Deborah has won numerous awards from the Cape Cod Art Center, Cape Cod Cultural Center, North River Arts Society, and, from the CLWAC at The Salmagundi Club

SSAC 70th Annual Art Exhibition "Call-for-Entries"
2025-04-24 10:00 - 2025-04-26 16:00 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
JURIED ART EXHIBITION
Receipt of Entries:
Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26
10:00 am thru 4:00 pm
South Shore Art Center
119 Ripley Road
Cohasset, MA
Deliver all artwork to South Shore Art Center
Jurors:
TBA
Pick-up Festival artwork:
Sunday, June 15
Cohasset Common
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
If unable to pick up artwork in person, please make arrangements with a colleague to do so. Under NOcircumstances may work be removed before the close of Festival at 5:00 pm Sunday, June 15.

All work must be original, have been completed within the last three years, and have not been previously exhibitied at South Shore Art Center (SSAC) or at the Arts Festival. No work will be accepted for the Juried Art Exhibition after 4 pm on Saturday, April 26. All artwork for the Juried Exhibition must be for sale.
Categories:
Media categories for the Juried Exhibition are: Oil and Acrylic, Drawing and Pastel, Watercolor, Printmaking and Mixed Media, Sculpture / 3D, Black & White Photography, Color Photography / Digital Media, Fiber Arts.
Fees:
A nonrefundable $15M/$18NM fee per entry (no limit on number of submissions) is payable upon delivery of artwork.

Juried Show Awards:
$300 Best in Show
$200 First Prize
$150 Second Prize
$100 Third Prize in each media category

Photo SLAM!
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | 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

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

First Friday's at Plymouth Center for the Arts
2025-05-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
First Friday’s are back for the Summer. Join Plymouth Center for the Arts along with other vendors and participants in an evening of fun activities and local atmosphere. Music, Refreshments, and the Visual Stimulation of the “Spring it on” Exhibit, what more could you ask for on a Friday Night. Don’t miss this one night event and check back for Future First Friday events throughout the rest of the spring and summer.

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

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.

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
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.

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

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

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

Opening Reception for "Summer Daze" - Savage Godfrey Gallery
2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Savage Godfrey Gallery, 693 Main St, Norwell, MA, 02061, United States
Summer has finally arrived! Join us for the Summer Daze opening reception on Friday, June 6th from 6-8pm . Featuring paintings by Jen Kelly, Jess Hurley Scott, and John Vintron.

"History in the Harbor: Endless Summer" A solo show for Karla Hunter Murphy
2025-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Indigo House, 45 Depot St, Unit A, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Showing at the Inigo House Gallery on June 7th from 5 to 8pm
Opening Reception for Karla Hunter Murphy’s
“History in the Harbor : Endless Summer” Solo Show

Meet the artist, enjoy light food, and sip botanical drinks from the Botanical Drinkable – A vibrant evening of art and inspiration!
