Exhibition: December 18, 2026 through January 23, 2027
Opening Reception: Friday, December 18th from 6-8 PM
Admission: FREE
This exhibition highlights artists in the early stages of their professional careers, offering a platform for those within the first five years of practice to share their work in a professional gallery setting. Featuring a range of contemporary approaches across multiple media, the Emerging Artist Show reflects the energy, experimentation, and evolving perspectives of a new generation of artists.
The exhibition is juried by Jenn Kyle and Christina Godfrey.
Jenn Kyle is the Art Exhibit Coordinator for the Dolphin and Clemens Galleries located at the Hingham Public Library in Hingham, Massachusetts. She joined the library staff in 2015 and started teaching monthly creative workshops. In 2019 she began managing the library’s Art Collection of circulating artwork. Jenn became the Art Exhibit Coordinator in 2024 and collaborates with the North River Art Society to alternate bookings in the Dolphin Gallery.
Jenn received a B.A. in Art Education from Massachusetts College of Art and Design where she explored a variety of art materials and processes. Jenn’s mixed media artwork has been featured in several group shows in the Boston area and was recently selected for Artypants Magazine (issue 04). More information can be found on her website: jenndiane.wixsite.com/jenniferkyle or instagram: @jennsimmkyle.
Christina Godfrey is an art consultant, curator, and galleryist who serves as the Director and co-owner of Savage Godfrey Gallery in Norwell, Massachusetts. The gallery focuses on promoting regional emerging to mid-career artists, offering custom commissions, appraisals, framing, and collection development. Outside of her primary gallery, Godfrey co-curates the Mini Art Museum at Boston Children's Hospital, advises corporate art collections across Greater Boston, and frequently serves as a juror and portfolio reviewer for local organizations like the South Shore Art Center and the Cambridge Art Association. More information can be found at savagegodfrey.com.
The Emerging Artist Show underscores the James Library’s commitment to supporting developing artists and fostering opportunities for visibility, growth, and community engagement within the regional arts landscape.