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North River Arts Members receive discounts on classes and workshops in addition to discounts at participating businesses.

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North River offers a variety of classes and workshops for adults and youth. With a wide range of media and levels, there is something for everyone!

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Office Hours:
Mondays - Thursdays 9am-1pm
G.A.R. Hall
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills, MA 02051

NorthRiverArts@gmail.com
781 837 8091


Current Exhibitions & Events

G.A.R. Hall 

Selene by Laurel Stern Boeck


Focus on Figures

Judged by Laurel Stern Boeck

April 5 – May 1, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 6–8pm. Awards at 7:30pm.


Satellite Galleries

Heather Kinney 
March 29 - May 1
Opening Reception, Thursday, April 3, 5:30-7:30pm
Dolphin Gallery at Hingham Public Library






Deborah Macy
April 12 - May 31
Opening Reception, Friday, April 18
Jeanne Horan Gallery at Ventress Memorial Library 

Upcoming Exhibitions & Events

G.A.R. Hall 



48th Annual Festival of the Arts National Juried Exhibit

Judged by Peter Alpers, John Ruffo, and David Black

Submission Deadline Passed


May 24 – June 26, 2025
Awards & Preview Party: Friday, May 23, 2025  7-10pm

Festival Event: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 10am-5pm


Satellite Galleries

Susan Fusco-Fazio
May 31 - June 26
Opening Reception, Thursday, June 5
Dolphin Gallery at Hingham Public Library

NRAS Poster Exhibit-sponsored by the Art Committee
July 2 - August 23
Opening Reception, Friday, July 11
Jeanne Horan Gallery at Ventress Memorial Library 

Cathy McCarthy
August 2 - September 4
Opening Reception, Thursday, Aug 7
Dolphin Gallery at Hingham Public Library


Adult Education

Upcoming Classes

Painting Safari with Kelley MacDonald
9 Sessions, May 1 - June 26, 9-12pm, $295M/$335NM

Drawing to Channel with Lindsey Caputo
3 sessions, May 01 - May 15, 6pm - 9pm, $100M/$140NM

Feel Free with your iPhone - iPhone Photography with Mike Dick
4 sessions, September 09 - September 30, 2pm - 4pm, $90M/$130NM


Upcoming Workshops & Demos

Modern Painting Workshop with Nancy Colella

1-Day Workshop, Saturday, April 26, 2025
$175M/$215NM

Hand-painted Papercrafts with Tara Connaughton
1-Day Workshop, Sunday, May 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$100M/$140NM

Making It Fine Art: Moving to the Next Level with Ken Elliott
3-Day Workshop, Friday, June 06, 2025 - Sunday, June 08, 2025
$475M/$515NM

Plein Air Open Studio with Sue Casey
1-Day Workshop, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, $20

Plein Air Open Studio with Jody Regan
1-Day Workshop, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, $20

Beginner English Paper Piecing Workshop with Marissa Flynn
1-Day Workshop, Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, $50M/$90NM

Plein Air Open Studio with Dennis Doyle
1-Day Workshop, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, $20

Exploring Color with Pastels with Heather Quay
1-Day Workshop, Saturday, June 28, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $175M/$215NM

Plein Air Open Studio with Ann Musto
1-Day Workshop, Tuesday, July 01, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, $20

Plein Air Open Studio with Christine Bodnar
1-Day Workshop, Tuesday, July 08, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, $20

Frank M. Costantino Watercolor Workshop
2-Day Workshop, Friday, September 05 - September 06, 2025, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, $375M/$415NM

Basic Watercolor Simplified with Jack Haran
1-Day Workshop, Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $175M/$215NM

The Color of taste – RED. Paint Pomegranate on Silk Workshop with Lidia Mikhaylova
1-Day Workshop, Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, $90M/$130NM


Youth Education

Classes

Summer ArtVentures Camp, Week 1
July 7  – July 11, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Summer ArtVentures Camp, Week 2
July 14  – July 18, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Summer ArtVentures Camp, Week 3 
July 21 – July 25, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Summer ArtVentures Camp, Week 4
July 28 – August 1, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

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