Past events
Songbird: Halley Neal Sings Fleetwood Mac — an intimate one-woman celebration of Fleetwood Mac's iconic catalog by the Berklee-trained folk singer. Saturday, November 7 at 4 PM. Tickets $20-$40.
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…
Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own.
Join Danielle Drees, PhD, and juror of the exhibition “Be Intentional” for a reading and discussion of her new book.
Ben Cosgrove is a traveling composer whose music explores landscape and place, hailed by the Boston Globe as “a sonic plein-air painter.”
He has performed across the U.S. and created music for projects including Ken Burns’ The American Buffalo.
Whether you’ve supported the James for years or are eager to get involved, all are welcome for a celebration of the James community.
Apply through November 1, 2026.
Exhibition December 18, 2026 - January 23, 2027.
Awards for Best in Show.
Join us for “Musical Connection Across Time and Space,” an afternoon recital of music for flute and piano presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Music…
Be Intentional is a group exhibition curated by the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Woman Artists featuring 2D and 3D works that reflect…
Massachusetts artist Lynn Bratley creates contemplative images rooted in close observation of the natural world.
Apply through September 22, 2026.
Exhibition October 30 - December 5, 2026.
Awards for Best in Show.
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.
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.
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.
Scott Ketcham is a prolific and evolving painter with over 30 years of experience. He is a Professor of Visual Arts at Massasoit Community College. He holds a BA
from Williams College and an MFA from Johnson State College. He has been a pupil of William Schultz, Clement Micarrelli, Andrew McMillan, and many others.
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.
Enjoy large woodblock prints in a solo exhibition by Madeleine Lord in the Concert Hall, inspired by instruments and the musicians who play them.
Madeleine Lord is a multidisciplinary artist whose oeuvre includes drawing, painting, woodcut prints, monoprints, photography, and animation as well as metal sculpture.
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.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Genticorum shares music from their celebrated album Au coeur de l’aube and breathes new life into the traditions of French Canada with a sound that is both deeply rooted and vibrantly alive.
Spend an inspiring afternoon with masterful performances of powerful works by Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, and Bach, thoughtfully paired for cello and piano.
Bring the whole family for a joyful, musical afternoon with Mama Steph (Stephanie Chase) — beloved South Shore musician, singer-songwriter, and entertainer!