Join us for Kiddie Halloween with George the Magician — a family-friendly afternoon of comedy magic just in time for Halloween.

Join the Spare Studio for an afternoon of Art Unplugged: Zines of the James. A zine is a small, self-published booklet historically rooted in DIY culture and…

Join Danielle Drees, PhD, and juror of the exhibition “Be Intentional” for a reading and discussion of her new book.

Neon, Crime & Clues: A 1980s Murder Mystery Fundraiser!

Whether you’ve supported the James for years or are eager to get involved, all are welcome for a celebration of the James community.

Daniel Lloyd-Miller is a painter of two faces: toying with motifs of structure in-studio, and representational plein-air paintings outside.

Originally from Vermont, he attended Massart for his bachelors degree in fine art and SAIC for his graduate studies. He has exhibited across multiple states in various solo and group shows and currently operates out of Somerville, MA, painting and teaching at Middlesex Community College and RISD CE.

A FREE hands-on, immersive art series open to all-no experience needed. Come explore, create, and connect in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

A FREE hands-on, immersive art series open to all-no experience needed. Come explore, create, and connect in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Crafternoon! Monthly on 3rd Fridays! Fun crafts with fun people in a great place.

Dive into the art at the James, explore the current exhibitions or get inspired by talks with local artists. Enjoy this one-hour guided art experience every month in partnership with First Parish Norwell.

Join us for an evening of creativity and craft at our "Sip and Sculpt" event. Workshop ticket holders will enjoy an exclusive, hands-on sculpting session led by Executive Director and sculptor Liz Helfer, providing an opportunity to learn professional techniques under expert guidance. Whether you are a seasoned artist or picking up modeling clay for the first time, this immersive experience is designed to spark your imagination and refine your tactile skills.

All guests, including general admission attendees, will enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail and the chance to mingle with talented local sculptors. The evening features interactive stations with various hands-on activities and a special raffle offering the chance to take home original small-scale sculptures. It is a perfect opportunity to support the James while celebrating the three-dimensional arts in the heart of our community.

Discover the fascinating story of one of America’s most celebrated artistic families in Art For Your Mind: The Three Wyeths, presented by art historian Jill Sanford. 

Crafternoon! Monthly on 3rd Fridays! Fun crafts with fun people in a great place.

FREE EVENT
Monthly on 3rd Friday!
Fun crafts with fun people in a great place.

Dive into the art at the James, explore the current exhibitions or get inspired by talks with local artists. Enjoy this one-hour guided art experience every month in partnership with First Parish Norwell.

Art Unplugged is a FREE hands-on, immersive art series open to all—no experience needed. Come explore, create, and connect in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Dive into the art at the James, explore the current exhibitions or get inspired by talks with local artists. Enjoy this one-hour guided art experience every month in partnership with First Parish Norwell.

A zine is a small, handmade booklet—part soapbox, part art piece, part rebellion. In this workshop, we’ll make zines for The James that shout, whisper, and scribble about why it matters. You’ll help pull The James out of obscurity and into the hands of new visitors, with a few surprises baked in. Wanna be part of a secret that spreads through Xeroxed paper and punk spirit? Come zine with us. 

Meet the Juror 

Nancy McCarty is a painter who works from observation, imagination, and memory. She is represented by the Larkin Gallery, Provincetown, MA. and shows with Zeuxis, a painters group in NYC. She teaches at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and is co-founder of Black Pond in Rehoboth, MA. Awards include Visiting Artist, Beijing Royal School; residency at Inside Out Museum, Beijing; a St. Botolph Foundation Award; and a Ragdale Foundation Fellowship.