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Summer Daze Opening Reception

For immediate release: Summer Daze Jen Kelly, Jess Hurley Scott, John Vinton June 6 – August 29, 2025 Savage Godfrey Gallery 693 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061 www.savagegodfrey.com @savagegodfreygallery Contact: Christina Godfrey, Director, christina@savagegodfrey.com Gallery/Exhibition info: This summer the Savage Godfrey Gallery opens its fourth exhibition Summer Daze. Paintings by Jen Kelly, Jess Hurley Scott, … Read more

Photography Exhibition and Meet the Artist Reception

The Scituate Senior Center invites you to attend a ‘Meet the Artist Opening Reception’ for the exhibition, ‘Moonrises and More from the South Shore,’ featuring the extraordinary photography of award-winning South Shore photographer Bart Blumberg. The show will be on display through February, during the Center’s regular visiting hours, Monday-Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 … Read more

Indigo House Gallery

A new contemporary art gallery in Duxbury features artists from the South Shore and around the world. Tucked in a quiet corner of Duxbury Marketplace, passersby can glimpse pops of color through the gallery’s large front windows. Inside, the decor is simple and modern, with whitewashed walls showcasing a carefully curated mix of paintings, sculptures and pottery.

30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag

Local author and art educator Amanda Davis discusses her debut nonfiction children’s book. By Maria Allen This year marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and offers an opportunity to remember and honor the lives lost that day as well as the courage of the first responders. For Weymouth resident Amanda Davis, … Read more

Turning the Tide on Trash

A Hull artist finds inspiration and purpose in beach cleanups. Written by Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Kjeld Mahoney Gazing out the windows of her contemporary hillside home in Hull, artist and activist Jackie Ranney can’t help but be moved by the brilliant expanse of blue stretching infinitely toward the horizon. In this, she’s not … Read more

Making Waves

Painting has become a passion for South Shore musician Aldous Collins. Story by Maria Allen Photography by Jack Foley Hanover resident Aldous Collins was an artist long before he became known as a singer-songwriter and front man of the Aldous Collins Band. A New Hampshire native, he got his degree in studio art from the … Read more

Art Couture

Holly Nichols Illustrations

Quincy artist Holly Nichols reveals the magic behind her fabulous fashion illustrations. By Maria Allen – Photography by Derrick Zellmann A rainbow of Copic Sketch markers fans out atop a desk in Holly Nichols’ home office. An artist who specializes in fashion illustration, she gently shifts the angle of her wrist and tightness of her … Read more

Hometown Designer

Raised on the South Shore and trained in Italy, Mya Royal returns to her roots to launch a bespoke apparel business on the Plymouth waterfront. By Kelly Chase Photography by Julia Cumes and Ella Farrell Photography A salty sea breeze blows off the harbor as fashion designer Mya Royal opens the doors to her second-floor atelier … Read more

Honoring Dia de los Muertos at Native

The Scituate Harbor shop Native, which recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary, is filled with indigenous folk art, jewelry and accessories from diverse cultures around the world, including the American Southwest, Mexico, India, Africa, Nepal, Thailand, South America and New Guinea. Leading up to the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, the shop comes alive with … Read more

Painting Through Quarantine

The last few months have been filled with a mix of emotions for Hull artist Pamela Copeman, who documented her time in quarantine by creating a COVID-19 series of paintings. Thus far, she has created six paintings, each with a specific focus and dedication. The first few images in the collection are dark and moody, … Read more