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

Treasures – Marshfield artist Cathy McCarthy

Painting by Cathy McCarthy With a slice of cake and a cup of coffee or tea featured in nearly all of her “world through a window” paintings, nobody captures the essence of a cozy room quite like Marshfield artist Cathy McCarthy. “I always start with a comfy chair,” explains McCarthy, “Then I decide whether a … Read more

Duxbury Art Association’s 50th Annual Craft Showcase

Join the Duxbury Art Association for a fun-filled weekend of shopping at the annual DAA Craft Showcase! This beloved holiday shopping event is celebrating its 50th year, and will take place Saturday and Sunday, November 18 & 19, at the Duxbury High School. The annual DAA Craft Showcase features talented artisans from across New England … Read more

“Picture Perfect” Holiday Art Sale and Show

“Picture Perfect” Holiday Art Sale and Show – South Shore Home, Life & Style
In the Holiday tradition for over 25 years, the Lesieur Studio and Gallery invites the public to visit and view an impressive variety of recent original oil paintings depiciting landscapes and seascapes

All Treats, No Tricks

Join 30 local artisans & vendors while we showcase our latest creations!. Joining us for the day for free pictures is the Easter Bunny!

Holiday Stroll (Medfield)

Bellforge Arts Center announces the return of the Holiday Stroll to downtown Medfield. The annual event, now in its 8th year, takes place on Friday, December 2nd from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. All events are within walking distance with free admission and parking available. The Holiday Stroll will welcome 30+ local artist vendors at … Read more

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Artwork Hingham

Artist Jen Kelly’s paintings capture the essence of summer and bring joyful pops of color into local homes. Written by MARIA ALLEN Photography by KJELD MAHONEY Hingham artist Jen Kelly has painted many seaside landscapes over the years, often taking an easel down to World’s End to paint en plein air with a small group … Read more

Modern Macrame and More

Plymouth artist Jaimee Cooke creates sustainable products inspired by nature. Story and Photography by Kate Rogan Jaimee Cooke is what you would call a local “maker.”  An elementary school art teacher who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design and a master’s degree in studio art education, she fills her free time by … 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

Just Add Salt Water

A passion for community and coastal living inspired a Kingston couple to create 3N3 Apparel and the Salty Harbor Shop. By Kate Sheehan  As the summer season kicked off in July—a mere four months into a global pandemic—Brandi and Jared Waitkus made the unlikely choice to leap into entrepreneurship by launching a boating-inspired apparel and … 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