Summer Art Festivals

Last weekend I attended the kickoff off the North River Arts Society Festival of the Arts.  Held over Memorial Day weekend in Marshfield Hills, it’s a wonderful celebration of the arts showcasing a wide variety of local artisans.

Award winning painter, friend and mentor, Paige Railsback

2011 Festival poster artist Jody Regan's wonderful depiction of the street fair meets art show atmosphere

In addition to wonderful paintings there was also a silent fundraising auction featuring furniture hand painted by local artists who donated their time and talent to create beautiful, functional works of art.

My dear friend Ginny with her gorgeous sideboard

Such wonderful, vibrant blooms!

The South Shore Arts Center festival in Cohasset is coming up next, June 17-19.  I’m so looking forward to seeing work by two more local artists and friends:  Kelley MacDonald and Lisa Daria Kennedy!

Pretty Jelly by Kelley MacDonald

I can almost taste the jelly oozing out of the donut!

 Still Gray (the day) by Lisa Daria Kennedy

Beautiful combination of colors

Summer is a wonderful season to explore your local arts scene.  In addition to outdoor art shows and festivals, check for  exhibits at libraries and conservatories which often feature rotating displays of local artists’ work.  This variety of exhibits present a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and purchase local, affordable art for your home.   Just like jelly in a donut, art in a space is the perfect finishing touch!

Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

~Pablo Picasso

Hoping you’re inspired to go out and treat yourself to some new art this summer!

xo,

Pamela

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