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Call for Art - Fall Juried Art Exhibition at the James Library
2024-08-15 - 2024-09-29 | The James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell, MA, United States
The James Library and Center for the Arts is looking for entries into their Fall Juried Art Show. Entries can be submitted online through entrythingy.com, they will then be judged and on October 6th a list of accepted pieces will be posted the James Library’s website. We’ve pulled their list of Important Dates from the Event Page itself but we recommend visiting their page for all the details and specifics. Click Here to Visit Their Website for more details
IMPORTANT DATES:
August 15, 2024 through September 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm: Online entries accepted on entrythingy.com
October 6, 2024: List of accepted works will be posted on The James Library & Center for the Arts website after 9:00 pm.
October 8, 9 & 10, 2024: Drop off of accepted works during business hours. See website for current hours of operation.
October 18: Opening Reception, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
November 23, 2024: End of exhibition
Pickup of unsold artwork:
November 23, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm & November 26 and 27, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
*Artists will be charged a $5.00 per day fee for any work not picked up by December 7, 2024

Expressions!
2024-08-14 00:00 - 2024-09-15 23:59 (America/New_York) | Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States

Plymouth Arts and Crafts Festival
2024-08-10 10:00 - 2024-08-11 16:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
The 5th Annual Juried Arts and Crafts Festival kicks off the weekend and just happens to coincide with Mass Tax Free Weekend as well. So Join over 50 Artisians, Crafters, and Entertainers August 10th and 11th from 10am to 4pm

John Cook: Another Lifetime Fine Art
2024-08-10 00:00 - 2024-09-05 23:59 | Hingham Library’s Dolphin Gallery, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham, MA, United States
John Cook: Another Lifetime Fine Art
On Display from August 10 – September 5
Join the artist for a reception in the Gallery on Thursday, August 15 from 6:30-8:30.
This exhibition focuses on the various style and composition changes that the artist, John Cook has encountered since learning to paint in early 2017. His style of painting is reminiscent of a combination of the romantic period and the realism period styles. Both styles are late 19th century genres, that captured subjects and nature in their natural settings as they actually appear. Most of his works are created using oils on canvas, however, an occasional piece composed in acrylics comes along.
Although Mr. Cook does make attempts to capture different subject matter, most of his works are studies of the sea as the sea is where his heart finds solace. It is a constantly changing element, capable of showing darkened merciless rage in one moment and in the next, calm seas displaying beautiful hues of emerald and turquoise. His desire is that you find enjoyment in these pieces and perhaps they would draw you in, giving you a glimpse of how he views our world.
About the Artist:
John L. Cook (b. 1957 Ammersee, Germany) received his Associate Degree in Fine Arts Visual Arts from Quincy College, Quincy, Massachusetts in May 2018. He received his Bachelor of Art Degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston, in May 2020 with concentrations in studio art, painting and drawing.
Mr. Cook retired from the United States Army in July 2016 after 28 years of service where he served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. Upon retiring, while studying at Quincy College, he realized a talent for creating art through painting and drawing. He has since displayed his works at the Hull Art Association Gallery in Hull, Massachusetts. Realizing that displaying and selling his works was not enough, he has created a customer based in- home paint party business. He brings paint nights to the customer where they and small groups of their friends and associates can experience hands-on painting as he shares the gift of art with those who might not have ever been exposed to creating art. John typically creates art 2 – 7 hours a day.
His latest venture is that of a live wedding painter on the south shore of Massachusetts, capturing couple’s special moments on their wedding day as they happen, on canvas using both oil and acrylic paints.
Mr. Cook a member of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts.

Call for Entries - "On The Road" National Juried Show
2024-08-09 00:00 - 2024-10-13 23:59 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
On the Road – National Juried Exhibition
November 14 – December 20, 2024
Juror: TBD
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, November 14, 6-8 pm
National Show Open to all media, original works of the On the Road theme.
Click here to enter, or paste this link in your browser: https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry/SSAC
ABOUT THE THEME: The exhibition title, On the Road, was inspired by Jack Kerouac’s seminal novel, which many consider emblematic of the Beat Generation. The defining concept of Beat Generation Art is the ability to experiment, and it extends to all art disciplines of the 1950s and early 1960s. Today the phrase ‘on the road’ has a more pedestrian allusion to traveling. The goal of this exhibition is to showcase the literal and figurative journeys one takes in life and in one’s art-making.
Entry DEADLINE: Sunday, October 13, end-of-day. All work must be original, have been completed within the last three years, and have not been previously exhibited at South Shore Art Center (SSAC). Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible.
FEES: There is a non-refundable $25 fee for three images. $10 for each additional image up to 6 total images.
JPEG SIZING: Image size for entry on Smarter Entry: Images should be at least 1280 pixels in the longest dimension at 72 ppi, file size not to exceed 2 MB. It is in your best interest to submit high quality images.
ALL WORKS MUST BE FOR SALE: South Shore Art Center receives 40% of the purchase price. Please submit only works that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety. Work must have been created within the past three years. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. No pricing changes will be allowed after acceptance. Living artists only. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Entries must not have been previously exhibited at SSAC or the SSAC Arts Festival. If the work does not fully reflect what is represented on submitted image, SSAC reserves the right to eliminate if from the exhibition.
SPECIFICATIONS: Two-dimensional work must be professionally presented and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers, no sandwich frames. 3-D work should include a sturdy pedestal. SSAC will not be responsible for any damages incurred during shipment to our facility or any that arises due to faulty framing.
NOTIFICATION: All submitting artists will receive a group email Monday, October 21 by end-of-day with a list of accepted works. Please ensure you check the email address you use for registering with SmarterEntry, we will be using this email.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK:
Shipping, return shipping and a handling fee for shipped work are the responsibilty of the artist. No Sunday Deliveries. Delivery by Saturday, November 9th at 4:00 pm. Hand delivered work drop off: Friday, November 8 thru Saturday, November 9: 10 am – 4 pm. We are closed Monday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day.
PICK UP / RETURN DELIVERY OF ARTWORK:
Hand delivered works may be picked up Saturday, December 21: 10 am thru 4 pm or between Monday, January 6 – Tuesday, January 7: 10 am thru 4 pm. SSAC will be closed for Winter holidays between December 23, 2024 thru January 5, 2025. SSAC will return shipped works by January 10. 2025. A handling fee of $25 plus a pre-paid shipping label is required for shipped artwork.
LIABILITY:
I understand that South Shore Art Center will insure work accepted to the extent of 60% of the artist’s stated value while the work is in the Art Center’s custody and control.
AGREEMENT
Submission to On the Road constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this show. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to photograph or use a submitted image for publicity purposes. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to reject any work not resembling the submitted entry or work that is not ready to be shown according to the aforementioned specifications.
PRIZES:
First Prize, $500
Second Prize, $300
Third Prize, $200
Awards of Merit (3)

Call for Entries - North River Arts Members Show 2024
2024-08-09 - 2024-09-17, 2024-08-09 00:00 - 2024-09-17 23:59 | North River Arts Society, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA, 02051, United States
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.

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.
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.
Awards

Best in Show $200 and ribbon
Winning Artwork will also be used to advertise the next year’s Members Show.
Phyllis Howard Award for Floral Composition $100 and ribbon
Marian Atkinson Award for Soft Pastel $100 and ribbon
5 Awards of Excellence $50 each and ribbon
4 Honorable Mentions and ribbon
NEW! Emerging Artist Award and ribbon

Important Dates:

September 17 at Midnight – Deadline for entries
September 26, 6-8pm or September 28, 10am-12pm- Artwork Drop off at G.A.R. Hall
October 5, 6pm – 8pm, Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
November 1, 5-7pm or November 2, 10am-12pm – Artwork pick up from G.A.R. Hall

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony October 5, 6 – 8pm
Awards presentation held at 7:30 p.m.

Click Here to Submit Work

Featured Artist Wall for August and September
2024-08-05 00:00 - 2024-09-30 23:59 | Frame Center Hanover, 152 Rockland Street, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
On Display Now in Frame Center’s Front Showroom
Marcia Ballou
&
Melisa Clayton

Come in now to see two very different takes on Floral Artwork. The Vibrant and Colorful collage works of Marcia Ballou and the Dramatic Photographs of Melisa Clayton. These wonderfully diverse pieces will be on display now through the end of September in our Front Showroom. Stop in anytime from 10am till 6pm Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 10am till 4pm.

Melisa Clayton – Still Life with Garden Flowers 2nd edition Marcia Ballou – Glow

First Friday's at Plymouth Center for the Arts
2024-08-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
First Fridays Plymouth is celebrating North Street on August 2nd. PCA will feature the Celtic band Slainte Plymouth while painter Margaret Rosenbaum will be outside painting her visions of North Street in celebration of “North Street in Plein Air”.
View our current members’ show, “Rhythms” while you enjoy complementary wine and light refreshments.

"Remembering Our Heritage" First Friday Reception
2024-08-02 00:00 - 23:59 | MA

F.C. Gallery's August and September Spotlight
2024-08-01 00:00 - 2024-09-30 23:59 | Frame Center Hanover, 152 Rockland Street, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
Join us over the next few months in exploring the Sights, Scenery, and Seasons through the Lenses of this collection of Artists now on display in the F.C. Gallery.

"Remembering Our Heritage"
2024-07-24 00:00 - 2024-08-18 23:59, 2024-07-24 - 2024-08-18 | Front Street Gallery, 124 Front Street, Scituate, MA, United States

SSAC Blue Ribbon Art Show Opening Reception
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
Blue Ribbon Members’ ShowJuly 18 – August 24Opening Reception: Thursday, July 18, 6-8 pm

In a statement from the South Shore Art Center, “South Shore Art Center’s Blue Ribbon Members’ Show is particularly important to us because it represents everything we stand for: community united in creativity. Our Blue Ribbon Show is one of two shows annually at which our members are guaranteed an opportunity to showcase their work.”

Joyful Expressions - Cardinal Cushing Centers Exhibit Opening Reception
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | G.A.R. Hall, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA, United States
North River Arts Society is excited to partner with Cardinal Cushing Centers for “Joyful Expressions,” an art exhibit showcasing the work and talents of their adult arts program.
The exhibit will hang at GAR Hall July 18 -August 18. Please join us Thursday, July 18, 6-8pm for the opening reception.
Cardinal Cushing Centers is a place of all ages and abilities find possibility, opportunity and hope. Cardinal Cushing Centers is a caring intergenerational community where people live full and meaningful lives at home, at work, at school and at play.

SSAC Blue Ribbon Art Show
2024-07-18 00:00 - 2024-08-24 23:59 | SSAC, 119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, United States
Blue Ribbon Members’ Show
July 18 – August 24
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 18, 6-8 pm

In a statement from the South Shore Art Center, “South Shore Art Center’s Blue Ribbon Members’ Show is particularly important to us because it represents everything we stand for: community united in creativity. Our Blue Ribbon Show is one of two shows annually at which our members are guaranteed an opportunity to showcase their work.”

Joyful Expressions - Cardinal Cushings Centers Exhibit
2024-07-18 00:00 - 2024-08-18 23:59 | G.A.R. Hall, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA, United States

True Grit Gallery Call for Poetry Entries
2024-07-17 00:00 - 2024-07-31 23:59 | True Grit Gallery, 38 Center Street, Middleborough, MA, 02346, United States
True Grit Gallery is currently looking for poetry entries to be used as inspiration for a collaborative show featuring Visual and Literary Artists. 5 poems will be chosen from the submissions to inspire other artists to create a visual interpretations and be hung on display at the True Grit Gallery. Listed below will be the information for this upcoming show from True Grit Galleries Website.

**CALL FOR POETRY**
Calling all poets! We need your submissions for an upcoming art exhibition inspired by your poetry!
True Grit Art Gallery will select 5 poems to prompt artists to create visual artworks inspired by them. Poets will be invited to read their chosen poems at the opening reception on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 6- 8pm.
Selected poems will be published on our website, printed, and exhibited with corresponding created artworks hung in our brick and mortar gallery for the length of this show. Poems can be in any traditional form or free verse. Vibrant imagery, sensory language and strong metaphor will be some of the things we’ll look for to inspire artists in creating their visual works.
Poems should be kept relatively short in order to be more easily displayed alongside exhibited artwork in this show. We ask that you structure your poem to fit on one page (letter 8.5” x 11”, portrait) in 11pt Arial font (including title). We will likely be enlarging your poems when we print and exhibit them with accepted visual artworks. Submit your poem(s) in pdf format to truegritartgallery@gmail.com along with short bio and contact info. Submit up to 3 poems under the subject heading: Poetry Submission. Deadline for all poetry submissions is July, 31st, 2024 by 11:59pm.
This show is planned as an inaugural event meant to forge relationships between the local visual and literary arts communities. We hope to do more poetry inspired events in the future.
‘Poetic Visions’ will run from its opening night on September 14, through September 28. True Grit Art Gallery is located at 38 Center St. in Middleboro, MA. Regular hours are Tuesday 11-4, Wednesday thru Friday 10-5, and Saturday 10-3.
