Art Gallery is open Tuesday-Friday, 1-5, Saturday 11-1, or by appointment.
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Art Gallery is open Tuesday-Friday, 1-5, Saturday 11-1, or by appointment. 〰️
5th Annual Spring Juried Art Show
The James Library’s 5th Annual Spring Juried Art Show was juried by Larisa Grollemond, Assistant Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at the Getty Museum.
Opening Reception: March 22, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 pm
On View March 22 through April 27, 2024
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING BUSINESS HOURS
GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY THE FRAME CENTER OF HANOVER, THE NORWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND THE CORDELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION. Also sponsored in part by the Hanover, Marshfield, Norwell, and Scituate Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Introducing our 2024 Featured Artist
We are honored to announce that Artist Jake Basso will be our Featured Artist for 2024.
This public art project will feature new works created and installed monthly on the grounds in front of The James and available for viewing by the public.
Throughout 2024, large scale sculptures created by artist Jake Basso will be introduced the first week of each month and be featured for the duration of that month.
We are excited to start off 2024 with Basso's sculpture, "OK," which is a mixed media piece created out of found items made of metals and other materials.
For more information on Artist Jake Basso and his work, follow him on Instagram @JakeBassoArt.
Past Art Exhibitions
NHS AP ART SHOW
ON VIEW IN ART GALLERY FEBRUARY 9-MARCH 9, 2024
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SPONSORED BY JOSEPH’S GARAGE OF NORWELL AND THE NORWELL CULTURAL COUNCIL, A LOCAL AGENCY SUPPORTED BY THE MASS CULTURAL COUNCIL, A STATE AGENCY.
Fall Juried Art Show 2023
The James Library’s Fall Juried Art Show was juried by Misty Flores, Assistant Curator, Rienzi, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
ON VIEW NOVEMBER 17 TO DECEMBER 16, 2023
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING BUSINESS HOURS
GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY THE FRAME CENTER OF HANOVER, THE NORWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND THE CORDELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION
Artist Kayleigh MacDonald: What We Carry
ON VIEW OCTOBER 13, 2023–NOVEMBER 10, 2023
What We Carry is an ongoing photographic investigation of sustained vigilance as a source of trauma. Portraits of women and gender non-conforming individuals with what is physically carried for protection serve as a point of entry for conversations surrounding self-preservation, collective trauma, and recent gender-based legislation.
Dianne Panarelli Miller: Your Backyard Through My Eyes
ON VIEW SEPTEMBER 7–OCTOBER 7, 2023
No one understands and appreciates a landscape quite like someone who was born and raised there.
Dianne Panarelli Miller is an award-winning, homegrown artist, celebrating over 40 years of painting across the South Shore and beyond. Her work is included in regional, national, and international collections.
ON VIEW MAY 12 THROUGH JULY 15, 2023
Generously sponsored by the Cordelia Family Foundation.
Fourth Annual Spring Juried Show
ON VIEW MARCH 24 THROUGH APRIL 29, 2023
Juried by Holland “Ruthie” Tredwell, Founder & Executive Director of Emerge Foundation for Contemporary Art
Generously Sponsored by The Frame Center of Hanover
This program is also supported in part by grants from the Cordelia Family Foundation and the Hanover, Hingham, Norwell, and Scituate Cultural Councils, local agencies that are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
20-21-22 Juried Art Show
Juried by Sarah Hutt
The years 2020, 2021 & 2022 have been a challenge to all. We have been forced to come face to face with a global pandemic, racial injustice, civil and political unrest, grievous attacks on women’s reproductive rights, attacks on our democracy, along with devastating effects of global climate change. The intent of this exhibition is to honor and showcase artists and their work created during these turbulent and unprecedented times, as well as inspire others to continue or start on a journey of their own personal artistic expression.
Massachusetts South Shore Woodturners
The MASSACHUSETTS SOUTH SHORE WOODTURNERS group started with just 11 members in 1996. The group has grown to over 80 members, but their goals have remained the same. Their mission is to foster awareness and appreciation of the skill and artistry of wood turning through continued education for members and the public at large.
Laura Harvey’s Ab/Fab
A Fusion of Abstract & Fabulous—2022
An exhibition of new works by Laura Harvey featuring abstract paintings and collages ("Ab") as well as Harvey's signature mixed media collages and photo transfers of family and fabulous familiar figures.
Third Annual Spring Juried Art Show—2022
Juried by Jean Mineo, Executive Director, Cultural Alliance of Medfield
Generously Sponsored by The Frame Center of Hanover
This program is also supported in part by grants from the Hanover, Hingham, Norwell, and Scituate Cultural Councils, local agencies that are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Norwell High School AP Art Show—2022
Generously Sponsored by the Church Hillers of Norwell. This event is also supported by the Norwell Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Pastel Gems, Small Works—2021
Coastal Printmakers UnPRESSedented—2021
Second Annual Spring Juried Art Show—2020