North River Arts Society

Open Studio

Start
Friday, January 02, 2026
End
Friday, December 18, 2026
Schedule
40 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills

Looking for more space to spread out and work on a project? Or maybe you want to work amongst other artists to feel inspired and get some helpful feedback on your work. Join other local artists any time between 9am-12pm, for Open Studio. Please pay $10 cash at the door. Bring all supplies you need to use, NRAS has easels available.

No registration, drop in only, cash or check.

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Drop In Figure Drawing

Start
Friday, January 09, 2026
End
Friday, December 11, 2026
Schedule
11 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA 02051

Join North River Arts for Friday Night Figure Drawing!

Settle into a relaxed, creative atmosphere and spend your Friday evening drawing or painting from a live nude model. Each session begins with a series of short, dynamic poses designed to help you warm up, loosen your hand, and explore gesture. We then transition into longer poses, giving you the opportunity to dive deeper into proportion, anatomy, shading, and more refined detail at your own pace.

This is an uninstructed studio session, making it a wonderful option for artists of all levels who are looking to practice, build confidence, or simply enjoy dedicated time to create in community with others. Bring your preferred materials and enjoy a supportive, inspiring environment to grow your figure drawing skills.

Easels provided by NRAS. $20 drop in fee at the door, cash only. Space limited to 14 students.

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Painting Safari with Kelley MacDonald

Start
Thursday, May 07, 2026
End
Thursday, July 02, 2026
Schedule
8 sessions
Location
Various Locations
Spaces left
4

There are few things more exciting and challenging than painting plein air, that is outside, on location! A tradition in New England and elsewhere, artists have ever gravitated to the inspiration from beauty outdoors, directly in front of them!

For artists of all levels, and any medium you are comfortable with. Each week we will be at a different location (seaside, town view, gardens, parks, etc) and we will have rest observations of a subject of our choosing. All along the South Shore we will be in locations that are distinct and challenging. I will paint as well and at any time you can simply watch. Our group is aways supportive and kind, and directions will be emailed to you at the beginning of the week. We do our best to secure indoor or sheltered locations during inclement weather. The first week is always based at North River Arts Society so we can meet and get our bearings. Join in and enjoy!

MATERIALS LIST: Materials List for Safari 2023.pages

About the Instructor: Kelley MacDonald

After getting her Art History degree at Wheaton College, Kelley continued taking art classes at various Art Associations for 10 years before she started painting. First with watercolor, then oil and now happily with acrylic and mixed media, it has been a lifetime of growing and exploring all things art.

Kelley has won numerous awards, and has taught classes and workshops for many years. While for the majority of her career Kelley has been a literal, representational painter, in the past 4 years she has been diving into abstraction, particularly Intuitive Abstraction. The history involved on the canvas, the multiple layers, the reveal and conceal and push and pull are what attracts her to this method.

A favorite thing to do is to travel, and be inspired by different landscapes and cityscapes. Kelley has traveled to Holland to paint, along with many places on this side of the ocean, namely Nova Scotia, Sedona, Santa Fe, St. Simon’s Island, Seattle, San Miguel de Allende, MX, California and Maine.

In 2009 Kelley founded the Artists’ Challenge Group “Girls Just Wanna Paint” which is a collection of award winning artists who post a response to a new topic every month consecutively since July of 2009. Aside from the Providence Art Club Kelley is a member of the North River Arts Society in Marshfield, MA. She has taught at the Art Club, Bristol Art Museum, and at North River Arts Society.

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Tuesday Plein Air with Dianne Panarelli Miller

When
Thursday, June 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Widows Walk
Spaces left
13

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This uninstructed plein air series offers artists of all levels the opportunity to make art outdoors in various inspiring South Shore locations. Each session will be guided by a different experienced plein air artist, providing insight into the plein air process without formal instruction. Participants will work independently while benefiting from the guidance and camaraderie of fellow artists.

Each session begins with a 10-minute orientation led by the guiding artists, covering suggested compositions and tops for working in the environment. At the end of the session, participants will gather for an optional 15-minute discussion too are work and experiences.

In case of inclement weather, sessions may be rescheduled. Rescheduled to Thursday, June 25th

Registration is required. No refunds or pro-rating for missed sessions. Leading artists will contact students prior to the session for parking info, etc.

Open to all skill levels, artist must bring all their own supplies.

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Wellspring of Inspiration by Jory Mason

Start
Saturday, June 27, 2026
End
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Location
Dolphin Gallery, located in the Hingham Library

We are excited to announce Jory Mason’s upcoming solo exhibition “Wellspring of Inspiration”. It will be in the Dolphin Gallery at the Library in Hingham, MA from Saturday June 27 to Thursday July 30.

The opening reception is on Thursday, July 2, 5:30 to 7:30.

Jory is a Master level pastel artist exhibiting in Italy, Boston, New York, North Carolina, and New Mexico. Her work has been showcased in “ART Tour International 2019” and in “Strokes of Genius 8: Exploring Texture! ” by North Light Books.

She is an enthusiastic teacher at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, and enjoys traveling to give workshops. She has won countless national and international awards and is an experienced juror of awards. Jory has been an art director/graphic designer for decades and also focuses on painting expressive impressionistic fine art in a variety of subject matters and mediums.

Jory attended L’Instituto D’Arte in Pietrasanta Italy where she had her first solo exhibition. It was completely sold out. She went on to study fine arts at the University of Iowa and then at the New England School of Art & Design. She is an International Association of Pastel Societies Master Painter, an Associate Member with the Pastel Society of America, and Pastel Painter’s Society of Cape Cod Signature Committee Member among other distinctions.

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Tuesday Plein Air with Kelley MacDonald

When
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Hornstra Farms, Norwell
Spaces left
13

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This uninstructed plein air series offers artists of all levels the opportunity to make art outdoors in various inspiring South Shore locations. Each session will be guided by a different experienced plein air artist, providing insight into the plein air process without formal instruction. Participants will work independently while benefiting from the guidance and camaraderie of fellow artists.

Each session begins with a 10-minute orientation led by the guiding artists, covering suggested compositions and tops for working in the environment. At the end of the session, participants will gather for an optional 15-minute discussion too are work and experiences.

In case of inclement weather, sessions may be rescheduled.

Registration is required. No refunds or pro-rating for missed sessions. Leading artists will contact students prior to the session for parking info, etc.

Open to all skill levels, artist must bring all their own supplies.

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Summer ArtVentures Camp, Week 1 "Up, Up, and Create"(July 6-10)

Start
Monday, July 06, 2026
9:00 AM
End
Friday, July 10, 2026
12:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
Spaces left
9

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North River Arts Society is thrilled to announce our Summer Art Camp, running for four exciting weeks in 2026 for children entering grades 1-4.

Throughout each week of the camp, young artists will embark on a journey of imagination as they explore captivating themes! This week: Up, Up, and Create! This is a fun-filled art class where young imaginations take flight! Kids will explore flying wonders-from buzzing insects to colorful hot air balloons. We will paint, draw and sculpt, as little artists let their ideas soar!

Don't miss this chance for your child to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and fun at our July Summer Art Camp!

*For sibling discount, please select "guest" at checkout to add a sibling*

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Tuesday Plein Air with Sue Casey

When
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
JPH Ferry Hill
Spaces left
4

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This uninstructed plein air series offers artists of all levels the opportunity to make art outdoors in various inspiring South Shore locations. Join us this week at JPH Ferry Hill, a local nonprofit whose mission revolves around pioneering community-based wellness. JPH will be provided snacks and invites you to join them on their stunning marsh-front property. Artists may donate their work to JPH at the end of the session. Donated artwork will be sold at a silent auction at the Dragonfly fundraising event in the fall (at JPH)

Each session will be guided by a different experienced plein air artist, providing insight into the plein air process without formal instruction. Participants will work independently while benefiting from the guidance and camaraderie of fellow artists.

Each session begins with a 10-minute orientation led by the guiding artists, covering suggested compositions and tops for working in the environment. At the end of the session, participants will gather for an optional 15-minute discussion too are work and experiences.

In case of inclement weather, sessions may be rescheduled.

Registration is required. No refunds or pro-rating for missed sessions. Leading artists will contact students prior to the session for parking info, etc.

Open to all skill levels, artist must bring all their own supplies.

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Floral Magic in Pastel with Julie and Michael Freeman

Start
Saturday, July 11, 2026
End
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Schedule
2 sessions
Spaces left
5

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In this captivating 2-day workshop Julie and Michael will help you discover the beauty of pastels. You will explore color, layering, blending and composition as you learn how to create a vibrant floral artwork. They will share: their knowledge; skills; materials/process; tricks and tips and their love of detail – all of which can be applied to any genre, and the workshop is perfect for all skill levels. Two tutors, two creative days.

About the Artists:

Julie and Michael are international award-winning artists sharing a love of pastel and realism. They’ve been fascinated with realism since childhood and in their artwork, they strive to create paintings with greater depth and feeling than can be achieved with a photograph. Julie is in the IAPS Master Circle (IAPS-MC) a Master Pastelist in: New Zealand (MPANZ); and Australia (MPSA) and is a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA). Michael is an IAPS Eminent Pastelist (IAPS-EP), a Master Pastelist in: the Pastel Society of America (PSA-MP); New Zealand (MPANZ); and Australia (MPSA) They both have had articles and their pastel paintings published in many leading art magazines and sell their work internationally and through galleries in New Zealand. Between them they have over 40 years of teaching experience and currently teach workshops Internationally and throughout New Zealand. Julie also teaches privately from their studio in Greenhithe, Auckland.

www.juliefreeman.co.nz www.michaelfreemanartist.com

Additional Information:

Please help us be respectful to our neighbors.
Do not park in front of neighbors or turn around in their driveways.

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Summer ArtVentures Camp, Week 2 "Artful Animals" (July 13- 17)

Start
Monday, July 13, 2026
9:00 AM
End
Friday, July 17, 2026
12:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
Spaces left
8

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North River Arts Society is thrilled to announce our Summer Art Camp, running for four exciting weeks in 2026 for children entering grades 1-4.

Throughout each week of the camp, young artists will embark on a journey of imagination as they explore captivating themes! This week: Artful Animals! In this playful art class, kids will explore the animal world. Children will draw, paint , and build a variety of creatures- from furry pets to wild jungle creatures. Each day encourages imagination and hands-on exploration as artists bring their favorite animals to life.

Don't miss this chance for your child to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and fun at our July Summer Art Camp!

*For sibling discount, please select "guest" at checkout to add a sibling*

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Tuesday Plein Air with Christine Bodnar

When
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
Green Harbor
Spaces left
17

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This uninstructed plein air series offers artists of all levels the opportunity to make art outdoors in various inspiring South Shore locations. Each session will be guided by a different experienced plein air artist, providing insight into the plein air process without formal instruction. Participants will work independently while benefiting from the guidance and camaraderie of fellow artists.

Each session begins with a 10-minute orientation led by the guiding artists, covering suggested compositions and tops for working in the environment. At the end of the session, participants will gather for an optional 15-minute discussion too are work and experiences.

In case of inclement weather, sessions may be rescheduled.

Registration is required. Limited spots available per session. No refunds or pro-rating for missed sessions. Leading artists will contact students prior to the session for parking info, etc.

Open to all skill levels, artist must bring all their own supplies.

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Summer ArtVentures Camp, Week 3 "Rainforest Rhythm" (July 20 - 24)

Start
Monday, July 20, 2026
9:00 AM
End
Friday, July 24, 2026
12:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
Spaces left
8

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North River Arts Society is thrilled to announce our Summer Art Camp, running for four exciting weeks in 2026 for children entering grades 1-4.

Throughout each week of the camp, young artists will embark on a journey of imagination as they explore captivating themes! This week: Rainforest Rhythm! This is an invitation to explore the sights and sounds of the jungle through art! Kids will create colorful parrots, patterned frogs, and leafy rainforest scenes using paint, collage, drawing, and imagination!

Don't miss this chance for your child to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and fun at our July Summer Art Camp!

*For sibling discount, please select "guest" at checkout to add a sibling*

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Tuesday Plein Air with Ann Musto

When
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
Location TBD
Spaces left
18

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This uninstructed plein air series offers artists of all levels the opportunity to make art outdoors in various inspiring South Shore locations. Each session will be guided by a different experienced plein air artist, providing insight into the plein air process without formal instruction. Participants will work independently while benefiting from the guidance and camaraderie of fellow artists.

Each session begins with a 10-minute orientation led by the guiding artists, covering suggested compositions and tops for working in the environment. At the end of the session, participants will gather for an optional 15-minute discussion too are work and experiences.

In case of inclement weather, sessions may be rescheduled.

Registration is required. Limited spots available per session. No refunds or pro-rating for missed sessions. Leading artists will contact students prior to the session for parking info, etc.

Open to all skill levels, artist must bring all their own supplies.

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Joyful Expressions - Cardinal Cushing Centers Exhibit

Start
Thursday, July 23, 2026
End
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield, MA

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 23 -July 30. Please join us Thursday, July 23 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.

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Exploring Composition with Heather Quay

When
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield
Spaces left
11

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In this one-day workshop, we will focus on strengthening the design of a painting, actively considering the ways in which the visual elements of a scene can be arranged to make the final image both interesting and compelling. We will discuss various compositional approaches and “rules,” thinking about how to create a center of interest and lead a viewer’s eye through a painting. In the morning, you will create a number of small studies, all from the same photo reference, exploring distinct compositional schemes. In the afternoon, you will create a larger piece, using the scheme you find most appealing—there are no wrong choices! All students will have personalized feedback and guidance. This class is appropriate for all levels. While the instructor works in pastel, students in this class are welcome to work in any medium. A materials list will be provided in advance.

About the Instructor: Heather Quay

“My goal is to have my paintings capture the feeling of a particular time and place. I have always been fascinated by the way that painters portray the quality and temperature of light. As a pastel painter, I continue to be drawn to scenes where the light is the central character. Whatever I am painting – from landscapes, both natural and manmade, to figures, animals, and portraits – I’m always striving to render the light I see onto the surface of my artwork.”

Heather’s work has been included in national and international juried exhibits, and has won a number of awards. She is an Associate Member of the Pastel Society of America, and a Signature Member of the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod, the Connecticut Pastel Society, the Central Massachusetts Pastel Society, and the Maryland Pastel Society. She is also a member of the North River Arts Society, the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and the Lyme Art Association. Heather’s paintings have appeared in The Pastel Journal and she is a Featured Artist on the Artsy Shark website. More about Heather and her work can be found at www.heatherquay.com

Materials list:

PAINTS, PASTELS and other media:

You will need a good range of color and value in whatever media you are using.

Note for pastels: You can use any brand you have (suggestions below if you need

them). Please clean your pastels and remove the wrappings so you can use them

easily.

PAINTING OR DRAWING SURFACE:

You will need at least five surfaces:

Two 8” x 10”
One 8” x 8”
One 8” x 12”
At least one 9” x 12” or larger (your preference)

Note for pastels: Please use sanded pastel paper (any brand is fine—Art Spectrum,

Pastel Premier, LUX Archival, U Art, Canson Velvet). Do not bring Canson Mi-Teintes –

it does not have enough tooth and has a honeycomb texture that is hard to work with. If

you don’t have paper, I will have Canson Velvet available at cost ($3 per 9” x 12” sheet).

DRAWING BOARDS: These are to support your painting/drawing surface while you

work. As long as it’s sturdy, it’s fine—could be Gator-board, foam core or Masonite.

PHOTO REFERENCE: For the morning, I will provide photo references. For the

afternoon, you may work on the same photo reference or choose a different one, either

one of mine or one of your own, provided that you keep it fairly simple – no complex

architecture or people, and no seascapes.

MISC. SUPPLIES:

Drop cloth or towel for underneath your easel (the classroom has easels)
A sketchbook and a set of black and grey markers in three values (dark, medium and
light). Tombow markers work well for this, but other brands are fine; it’s the value range that is important.
Vine charcoal, pastel pencil or pencil for sketching on your surface (vine charcoal should be soft or very soft)
Paper towels
Wet wipes
Lunch and drinks
Apron (optional)
Vinyl gloves (optional)

For Pastels:
Artist tape 3/4"-1" for mounting your paper—black, white or beige only, no colored
painters tape
A stiff brush (in case you need to brush off pastel to rework)
Glassine, tracing paper or clear bags to protect work on the way home

**WHERE TO BUY PASTELS? If you have not worked with pastels before, you can

find a great deal of information and a good selection at www.dakotapastels.com. If you

look under the “Pastels” menu bar and click “Comparing Pastels” there is a useful chart.

If you are just starting out with pastels and want to experiment, I suggest getting a set of

hard pastels (Nupastel or Cretacolor) and a set of less expensive soft pastels to see

how you like them. I have not personally used them but have heard good things about

KOH-I-NOOR Extra Soft Pastels (not available at Dakota, but also available online). I

use a wide variety of pastels but favorites include Girault, Terry Ludwig, Jack Richeson,

Senellier, Mount Vision, and Diane Townsend. Dakota also has a lot of different pastel

papers and a good pastel paper comparison chart. For all materials, however, make

sure to shop around for prices as you may be able to find things for less on Jerry’s

Artorama, Dick Blick, Amazon or even Ebay.

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Summer ArtVentures Camp, Week 4 "Sunshine and Scribbles "(July 27-31)

Start
Monday, July 27, 2026
9:00 AM
End
Friday, July 31, 2026
12:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
Spaces left
10

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North River Arts Society is thrilled to announce our Summer Art Camp, running for four exciting weeks in 2026 for children entering grades 1-4.

Throughout each week of the camp, young artists will embark on a journey of imagination as they explore captivating themes! This week: Sunshine and Scribbles. This will be a bright and cheerful summer art class where creativity shines.! Kids will explore sunny things like beaches, flowers, and summer fun through drawing, painting and hands-on activities. Each project encourages imagination and playful expression as artists create colorful work inspired by the joy of summer.

Don't miss this chance for your child to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and fun at our July Summer Art Camp!

*For sibling discount, please select "guest" at checkout to add a sibling*

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Tuesday Plein Air with Dennis Doyle

When
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
Scituate Harbor
Spaces left
19

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This uninstructed plein air series offers artists of all levels the opportunity to make art outdoors in various inspiring South Shore locations. Each session will be guided by a different experienced plein air artist, providing insight into the plein air process without formal instruction. Participants will work independently while benefiting from the guidance and camaraderie of fellow artists.

Each session begins with a 10-minute orientation led by the guiding artists, covering suggested compositions and tops for working in the environment. At the end of the session, participants will gather for an optional 15-minute discussion too are work and experiences.

In case of inclement weather, sessions may be rescheduled.

Registration is required. Limited spots available per session. No refunds or pro-rating for missed sessions. Leading artists will contact students prior to the session for parking info, etc.

Open to all skill levels, artist must bring all their own supplies.

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Outside the Box Drop Off

When
Thursday, July 30, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA

OTB – Outside the Box
A small works summer exhibit and silent auction to benefit the North River Arts Society

August 8 – September 5

Exhibit Open Mondays – Thursdays 9am-1pm and Sundays 12pm-2pm

Important Dates:

Drop Off - July 30, 6-8pm, OR August 1, 9am-11am

Opening Party - August 8, 6pm

Bidding Open/Gallery Open - August 8 – 28, Mondays - Thursdays 9am-1pm and Sundays 12-2pm

Bidding Ends - August 28, 12 noon

Artist Reveal - August 31 – September 5

Closing Party - September 5, 6pm

Thinking Outside the Box is thinking freely, not bound by old rules or practices. This exhibit encourages North River Arts Society artists & friends to do that by creating art outside their usual medium or style. To make the auction even more intriguing, artwork will be identified by number only. The artists’ names won’t be revealed until the silent auction ends, challenging viewers to trust their instincts and bid on what they like.

The Guidelines:

Use the 8”x8” Gatorboard square provided by NRAS as the base of your work

Do not sign your work

Do not frame your work

Do not mount your work onto or paint over the entry number on the back

Deliver your artwork dry to the touch so it can be scanned at NRAS

The Frame Center of Hanover has generously offered to dry mount your work onto the gatorboard if you wish. Please remember that this may take some some so please plan ahead – don’t wait until the last minute

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Outside the Box Drop Off

When
Saturday, August 01, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA

OTB – Outside the Box
A small works summer exhibit and silent auction to benefit the North River Arts Society

August 8 – September 5

Exhibit Open Mondays – Thursdays 9am-1pm and Sundays 12pm-2pm

Important Dates:

Drop Off - July 30, 6-8pm, OR August 1, 9am-11am

Opening Party - August 8, 6pm

Bidding Open/Gallery Open - August 8 – 28, Mondays - Thursdays 9am-1pm and Sundays 12-2pm

Bidding Ends - August 28, 12 noon

Artist Reveal - August 31 – September 5

Closing Party - September 5, 6pm

Thinking Outside the Box is thinking freely, not bound by old rules or practices. This exhibit encourages North River Arts Society artists & friends to do that by creating art outside their usual medium or style. To make the auction even more intriguing, artwork will be identified by number only. The artists’ names won’t be revealed until the silent auction ends, challenging viewers to trust their instincts and bid on what they like.

The Guidelines:

Use the 8”x8” Gatorboard square provided by NRAS as the base of your work

Do not sign your work

Do not frame your work

Do not mount your work onto or paint over the entry number on the back

Deliver your artwork dry to the touch so it can be scanned at NRAS

The Frame Center of Hanover has generously offered to dry mount your work onto the gatorboard if you wish. Please remember that this may take some some so please plan ahead – don’t wait until the last minute

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Tuesday Plein Air with Jody Regan

When
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
Scituate Harbor
Spaces left
17

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This uninstructed plein air series offers artists of all levels the opportunity to make art outdoors in various inspiring South Shore locations. Each session will be guided by a different experienced plein air artist, providing insight into the plein air process without formal instruction. Participants will work independently while benefiting from the guidance and camaraderie of fellow artists.

Each session begins with a 10-minute orientation led by the guiding artists, covering suggested compositions and tops for working in the environment. At the end of the session, participants will gather for an optional 15-minute discussion too are work and experiences.

In case of inclement weather, sessions may be rescheduled.

Registration is required. Limited spots available per session. No refunds or pro-rating for missed sessions. Leading artists will contact students prior to the session for parking info, etc.

Open to all skill levels, artist must bring all their own supplies.

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Outside the Box Opening Party

When
Saturday, August 08, 2026
6:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA

OTB – Outside the Box
A small works summer exhibit and silent auction to benefit the North River Arts Society

August 8 – September 5

Exhibit Open Mondays – Thursdays 9am-1pm and Sundays 12pm-2pm

Thinking Outside the Box is thinking freely, not bound by old rules or practices. This exhibit encourages North River Arts Society artists & friends to do that by creating art outside their usual medium or style. To make the auction even more intriguing, artwork will be identified by number only. The artists’ names won’t be revealed until the silent auction ends, challenging viewers to trust their instincts and bid on what they like.

The Guidelines:

Use the 8”x8” Gatorboard square provided by NRAS as the base of your work

Do not sign your work

Do not frame your work

Do not mount your work onto or paint over the entry number on the back

Deliver your artwork dry to the touch so it can be scanned at NRAS

The Frame Center of Hanover has generously offered to dry mount your work onto the gatorboard if you wish. Please remember that this may take some some so please plan ahead – don’t wait until the last minute!

Important Dates:

Drop Off - July 30, 6-8pm, OR August 1, 9am-11am

Opening Party - August 8, 6pm

Bidding Open/Gallery Open - August 8 – 28, Mondays - Thursdays 9am-1pm and Sundays 12-2pm

Bidding Ends - August 28, 12 noon

Artist Reveal - August 31 – September 5

Closing Party - September 5, 6pm

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Tuesday Plein Air with Margaret McWethy

When
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
Hingham Bathing Beach
Spaces left
15

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This uninstructed plein air series offers artists of all levels the opportunity to make art outdoors in various inspiring South Shore locations. Each session will be guided by a different experienced plein air artist, providing insight into the plein air process without formal instruction. Participants will work independently while benefiting from the guidance and camaraderie of fellow artists.

Each session begins with a 10-minute orientation led by the guiding artists, covering suggested compositions and tops for working in the environment. At the end of the session, participants will gather for an optional 15-minute discussion too are work and experiences.

In case of inclement weather, sessions may be rescheduled.

Registration is required. Limited spots available per session. No refunds or pro-rating for missed sessions. Leading artists will contact students prior to the session for parking info, etc.

Open to all skill levels, artist must bring all their own supplies.

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Tuesday Plein Air with Margaret Farrell Bruno

When
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location
TBD
Spaces left
17

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This uninstructed plein air series offers artists of all levels the opportunity to make art outdoors in various inspiring South Shore locations. Each session will be guided by a different experienced plein air artist, providing insight into the plein air process without formal instruction. Participants will work independently while benefiting from the guidance and camaraderie of fellow artists.

Each session begins with a 10-minute orientation led by the guiding artists, covering suggested compositions and tops for working in the environment. At the end of the session, participants will gather for an optional 15-minute discussion too are work and experiences.

In case of inclement weather, sessions may be rescheduled.

Registration is required. No refunds or pro-rating for missed sessions. Leading artists will contact students prior to the session for parking info, etc.

Open to all skill levels, artist must bring all their own supplies.

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Outside the Box Closing Party

When
Saturday, September 05, 2026
6:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA

OTB – Outside the Box
A small works summer exhibit and silent auction to benefit the North River Arts Society

August 8 – September 5

Exhibit Open Mondays – Thursdays 9am-1pm and Sundays 12pm-2pm

Thinking Outside the Box is thinking freely, not bound by old rules or practices. This exhibit encourages North River Arts Society artists & friends to do that by creating art outside their usual medium or style. To make the auction even more intriguing, artwork will be identified by number only. The artists’ names won’t be revealed until the silent auction ends, challenging viewers to trust their instincts and bid on what they like.

The Guidelines:

Use the 8”x8” Gatorboard square provided by NRAS as the base of your work

Do not sign your work

Do not frame your work

Do not mount your work onto or paint over the entry number on the back

Deliver your artwork dry to the touch so it can be scanned at NRAS

The Frame Center of Hanover has generously offered to dry mount your work onto the gatorboard if you wish. Please remember that this may take some some so please plan ahead – don’t wait until the last minute!

Important Dates:

Drop Off - July 30, 6-8pm, OR August 1, 9am-11am

Opening Party - August 8, 6pm

Bidding Open/Gallery Open - August 8 – 28, Mondays - Thursdays 9am-1pm and Sundays 12-2pm

Bidding Ends - August 28, 12 noon

Artist Reveal - August 31 – September 5

Closing Party - September 5, 6pm

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Painting Your Landscape with Pete Hocking

When
Saturday, October 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
Spaces left
12

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Toward the end of her life, reflecting on the beginning of her work in New Mexico, Georgia O'Keeffe said, "I thought someone could tell me how to paint a landscape. But I never found that person. I had to just settle down and try...They could tell me how to paint their landscape, but they couldn't tell me how to paint mine."

Finding and painting one's landscape (joyfully) can be the work of a lifetime. Drawing on O'Keeffe's wisdom, this workshop will not focus on specific techniques or approaches to landscape painting, but rather will work with each participant to develop confidence in their skills and individual visual language. One develops their skill as a painter by painting, so the goal of this workshop will be the development of small suite paintings of modest scale.

We’ll start our workshop looking at the work of some contemporary landscape painters, and we’ll spend most of the day painting. The instructor will work in parallel with other participants (offering requested demonstrations for the group), while also circulating to provide individualized support to each participant.

Materials List: Hocking Materials List.pdf

Pete Hocking is a painter, teacher, curator & writer on Cape Cod. His work is concerned with nature, place, poetics, and identity. He's a founding board member of Provincetown Commons, an economic development center for the creative economy. He taught part-time at RI School of Design from 1997- 2022. From 2003-2021 he was full-time faculty in Goddard College’s MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts program. He was director of RISD’s Office of Public Engagement (2007-11), and Associate Dean of the College & Director of the Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University (1992-2005). More information about his work and teaching method is available at petehocking.com

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Hue & Harmony: A Deep Dive Workshop with Allison Krajcik

When
Saturday, October 31, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
Spaces left
12

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Unlock the secrets of vibrant, balanced color in this hands-on workshop focused on the core principles of color harmony. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your palette, this session will teach you how to move beyond random color choices, toward an intentional palette for a painting in oil, acrylic, gouache, or pastel.

We begin with two of the most effective color schemes in art:

Triads: Using three colors equally spaced on the color wheel to create a vibrant, high-contrast palette.
Split-Complementaries: Pairing a base color with the two colors next to its’ complement, offering the visual interest of contrast with a more sophisticated, neutral palette.

Participants will first construct a detailed color chart, in oil, acrylic, or gouache, mapping out the chosen scheme and discovering the range of color that is produced from just 3 tubes of paint! From there, we will explore the concept of dominance and create swatches based on learning how to apply the 60-30-10 rule—where one color leads the composition while the others provide support and accents. Using these custom charts and swatches as a road maps, artists will spend the second half of the workshop creating color studies and a small painting. Although the charts are made with liquid paint, pastelists can isolate and collect the colors on the charts to take advantage of the inherent harmony of paint.

What You Will Learn:

How to mix triad or split-complementary color chart in oil, acrylic, or gouache.
The role of a color chart in planning successful painting.
How pastelists can gather pastels to coordinate with the charts and borrow the inherent harmony created with a liquid painting medium.
Strategies for establishing color dominance to support your vision for a painting.

Sign up to transform your approach to color and bring a new level of harmony to your creative process!

Materials List: KrajcikAllison_1Day Workshop Proposal-HueHarmony .pdf

Allison Krajcik is a fine art pastelist and oil painter known for her luminous land and seascapes, still life, and florals that radiate with atmosphere and emotion. Allison builds depth through layered washes and warm underpaintings, resulting in pieces that feel both grounded and ethereal. Her subject matter often reflects the quiet beauty of the natural world – from the windswept coast to delicate botanicals – each rendered with sensitivity to light, color and movement. A Southeastern Massachusetts native, Allison brings an intuitive sense of place to her work, inviting viewers to slow down and observe the subtleties of their surroundings.

Since her reemergence in 2020, she has achieved Master Circle status with the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS), signature status with the Pastel Society of American and the Pastel Painters of Cape Cod and has been accepted into several exhibitions with the American Impressionist Society. Her paintings have earned widespread recognition including awards from the Copley Society of Art in Boston and Dakota Pastels International Competition. Her work has also won “Best of Show” awards in international competitions with the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod and the Pastel Society of New Hampshire. Her work has also been exhibited at the National Arts Club in New York and the Butler Institute of Ohio.

Her landscapes have been featured in American Art Collector Magazine and Plein Air Magazine and she was invited to write about her creative process for the French magazine, Pratique des Arts, where she shared insights into the “inner glow” that characterizes much of her work. Michell Albala, author of Landscape Painting and The Landscape Painter’s Workbook, will include her painting “Veiled” in his upcoming book New Lessons in Landscape Painting, expected in October of 2026.

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