September Gallery Exhibit – ‘Sea And Shore’ by Paul CasagrandeThis September, our gallery features the paintings of Kingston artist Paul Casagrande. In this exhibit, ‘Sea And Shore’ we feel and see the scenic beauty of the New England lighthouses, landscapes, portraits and more. This exhibit is a blend of oils and watercolors from his own photos and collectors photos ... Continue Reading
August Gallery Exhibit – Nancy Kepus: A Journey In ArtThis August, our gallery features the oil paintings of Nancy Kepus. In this exhibit, ‘Nancy Kepus: A Journey In Art’, her love of nature comes through to the viewer. In the painting titled ‘Horses On the Move’ the power and the beauty of each the horses will take your breath ... Continue Reading
July Gallery and Display Case Exhibit – Teen Fan Art Exhibit and ContestThis July, we are delighted to display the artwork contributed to our 6th Annual Fan Art Exhibit and Contest. The artists range in age from 11 to 18. This year, we have ceramics as well as drawings, paintings, and digital art.
There are characters from both contemporary and classic fiction. Also ... Continue Reading
February Gallery and Display Case Exhibit – The Art of the Book by Judith CampbellThis February, our gallery features small handmade books created by Judith Campbell. This exhibit is a display of unique Fine Art books that are both art and fine craft. The display case features the tools and materials to create these small handmade books.
Judith makes these books with and without words. ... Continue Reading
January Gallery Exhibit – Variety of Life: an exhibit by Eve SmerczynskiThis January, our gallery features the artwork of Eve Smerczynski. This exhibit features paintings, drawings, and pastels of landscapes, still lifes and more. Her use of color in her paintings and drawings is both vibrant and subtle. Eve’s confidence in her artwork and her choice of subjects is evident in ... Continue Reading
January Display Case Exhibit – Dedham PotteryThis January, our display case features a collection of Dedham Pottery. Included in this display are a clock, Christmas ornaments, salt and pepper shakers, a picture frame, bunnies galore, and more.
The Dedham Pottery Company was founded by Hugh C. Robertson, a fifth-generation Scottish potter, after he attended the Centennial Exhibition ... Continue Reading
December Display Case Exhibit – Icicles by S. J. DavisThis December, our display case features the blown glass icicles created by artist S. J. Davis.
S. J. Davis received his B.F.A. from Jacksonville University in 2012, where he studied with glass artists Mark Hursty and Bill Slade, One of the only persons ever to apprentice to Dominic Labino a co-founder ... Continue Reading
November Gallery Exhibit – Commonwealth of Massachusetts Kingston Senior Art Award WinnersThis November, the Kingston Public Library will feature local award winners of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senior Art Competition.
For the past four years members of Violet Berry’s oil painting class have been awarded prizes in the competition. This annual event is open to both professional and amateur events.
Each year entries ... Continue Reading
October Gallery and Display Case Exhibit – Kingston Senior Center Oil Painting Class ExhibitThis October, the Kingston Public Library will exhibit work by the students of A. Violet Berry in their Wednesday morning oil painting workshops. The students featured in this exhibit are Diane Wilson, Ruth Littman, Richard Stevens, Sue Mrosk, Rita Bento, Gail Burgess, Armando Enriquez, Bill Mello, Gladys McGarry, Maralyn “Gig” ... Continue Reading
September Gallery Exhibit – Only For A Moment by Sylvia VazThis September, we feature the paintings of Sylvia Vaz. In this exhibit, many of the paintings are of places that have changed or are greatly altered. The others capture a moment in time that is gone.
From the Artist:
“I have lived in Kingston most of my life and at West Street ... Continue Reading
August Gallery and Display Case Exhibit – Watercolors By Ruth GoddardThis August, we feature the paintings and carvings of Ruth Goddard. In this exhibit, Ruth’s watercolors feature landscapes from New Hampshire, Rockport, and Canada. Many of her pieces highlight historical Wakefield locales and the Gloucester Lighthouse.
In the display case, Ruth’s among the carvings featured are a Box turtle, a Trojan ... Continue Reading
July Gallery Exhibit – Fan Art ExhibitThis July, we are delighted to display the artwork contributed to our ‘5th Annual Fan Art Exhibit and Contest.’ The artists range in age from 12 to 17. This year, we have teens from both Kingston and Pembroke who have shared their talents with us.
There are characters from both contemporary ... Continue Reading
June Gallery and Display Case Exhibit – ‘A Quiet Smile’ Bonnie ForsythThis June, our gallery and display case features the monotypes and collages of Bonnie Forsyth. In this exhibit, ‘A Quiet Smile‘, Bonnie continues her journey as an artist. Bonnie began her journey of expression through her art in 1995 when she met Nancy Connolly, artist, teacher and collaborator. This exhibit ... Continue Reading
January Gallery & Display Case Exhibit – Paul ChapdelaineThis January, the gallery will feature the art work of Paul Chapdelaine. In this exhibit, the scenes feature landscapes in Marshfield and Duxbury. Also, included are several portraits. The paintings are all created using oils and are painted on wood.
Paul began his career in art in the mid 1970’s. Living ... Continue Reading
December Gallery Exhibit- An International Poster Exhibit by Stephen LewisThis December, our gallery will feature a selection of posters from the collection of Stephen Lewis. Organizations in many countries use posters as a way to communicate ideas and messages to their audience. Posters are sometimes used as billboards and are pasted on walls, fences and poles all over a ... Continue Reading
November 2017 – Kingston Council On Aging Oil Painting ClassThis November, our gallery will exhibit work by the students of A. Violet Berry in their Wednesday morning oil painting workshops. The students featured in this exhibit are Susan Lee Traft, Gail Burgess, Leanne Berry, Rita Bento, Sue Mrosk, Maralyn “Gig” Paris, Ruth Littman, Diane Wilson, Gladys McGarry, Bill Mello, ... Continue Reading
October 2017 – The World Around Us by Scotty HokansonThe World Around Us by Scotty Hokanson
Artist’s Statement:
My name is Scotty Hokanson. I am a sophomore in high school at Sacred Heart in Kingston. I am looking forward to a career in the visual arts. In the 6th grade I told my parents that I no longer wanted to play ... Continue Reading
September 2017 – Paul Casagrande: Road to Redemption“Road to Redemption”
by
Paul Casagrande
This September, our gallery features the pen and ink watercolors of Kingston artist Paul Casagrande. In this exhibit, “The Road To Redemption And Other Places”, the six churches on the Main Street of Kingston are among some of the historic buildings and other local places of interest featured in ... Continue Reading
August 2017 – Steve ClinchSteve Clinch’s Biography:
Born, brought up and educated in the Boston Area, I began my career with
a mechanical engineering degree, but evolved to senior management
positions with a number of manufacturing companies. Early in my career,
we moved to Gloucester, where I first began to apply my drawing skills to
the medium of oils.
You ... Continue Reading
July 2017 – Ed Corvelli: Alaska: Land of WondersMy interest in photography goes back to my youth with a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera. I have experienced the evolution of photography from film to the present day digital imaging. The dramatic change in the art of photography has been remarkable.
I was the President and owner of New England Book ... Continue Reading
This September, our gallery features the paintings of Kingston artist Paul Casagrande. In this exhibit, ‘Sea And Shore’ we feel and see the scenic beauty of the New England lighthouses, landscapes, portraits and more. This exhibit is a blend of oils and watercolors from his own photos and collectors photos ... Continue Reading
This August, our gallery features the oil paintings of Nancy Kepus. In this exhibit, ‘Nancy Kepus: A Journey In Art’, her love of nature comes through to the viewer. In the painting titled ‘Horses On the Move’ the power and the beauty of each the horses will take your breath ... Continue Reading
This July, we are delighted to display the artwork contributed to our 6th Annual Fan Art Exhibit and Contest. The artists range in age from 11 to 18. This year, we have ceramics as well as drawings, paintings, and digital art.
There are characters from both contemporary and classic fiction. Also ... Continue Reading
This June, our display case features the sailboats and cars created by the members of Kingston’s Cub Scout Pack 49.
Each year, Kingston’s Pack 49 gathers together to take part in two fun and exciting Cub Scout traditions; the Pinewood Derby and the Raingutter Regatta.
The Pinewood Derby has been an annual ... Continue Reading
This June, our gallery features another unique display of posters from the collection of Stephen Lewis. In this exhibit, ‘Revolutionary Art’, we see the power of art to effect social change. Art in this form has been used historically to communicate a message and inspire individuals to take action. The ... Continue Reading
This May, the Kingston Public Library will feature those talented young artists from the Silver Lake Middle School 8th Grade Art Class. In this exhibit, ‘The Vision of 2023’ , the out of this world paintings and sculptures will inspire your imagination. This is your opportunity to see their creativity ... Continue Reading
This April, the Kingston Public Library Art Committee features the 21st Annual Sacred Heart Middle and High School Exhibition. This exhibit features their paintings, drawings, digital photography, and mixed media. The students, under the direction of art teacher Julie Trahon, have brought their visions and talents to these unique creations. ... Continue Reading
This March, the breath of spring will be on exhibit in our gallery and display case with ‘A Preview of Spring: Floral Watercolors’ by Duxbury artist Patricia Flaherty.
Patricia Flaherty studied both English and art in college and pursued a career as an academic editor in Boston and Cambridge. In later ... Continue Reading
This February, our gallery features small handmade books created by Judith Campbell. This exhibit is a display of unique Fine Art books that are both art and fine craft. The display case features the tools and materials to create these small handmade books.
Judith makes these books with and without words. ... Continue Reading
This January, our gallery features the artwork of Eve Smerczynski. This exhibit features paintings, drawings, and pastels of landscapes, still lifes and more. Her use of color in her paintings and drawings is both vibrant and subtle. Eve’s confidence in her artwork and her choice of subjects is evident in ... Continue Reading
This January, our display case features a collection of Dedham Pottery. Included in this display are a clock, Christmas ornaments, salt and pepper shakers, a picture frame, bunnies galore, and more.
The Dedham Pottery Company was founded by Hugh C. Robertson, a fifth-generation Scottish potter, after he attended the Centennial Exhibition ... Continue Reading
This December, our display case features the blown glass icicles created by artist S. J. Davis.
S. J. Davis received his B.F.A. from Jacksonville University in 2012, where he studied with glass artists Mark Hursty and Bill Slade, One of the only persons ever to apprentice to Dominic Labino a co-founder ... Continue Reading
“Great art speaks powerfully, inspires fresh thinking, and connects us to our past.”
This December, our gallery features five of the 40 selections included in the Picturing America series. In this exhibit, the ‘Mission Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion, 1755’, ‘The Peacock Room, 1876-1877’ by James McNeill Whistler, ‘The Boating Party, 1893/1894’ by ... Continue Reading
This November, the Kingston Public Library will feature local award winners of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senior Art Competition.
For the past four years members of Violet Berry’s oil painting class have been awarded prizes in the competition. This annual event is open to both professional and amateur events.
Each year entries ... Continue Reading
This October, the Kingston Public Library will exhibit work by the students of A. Violet Berry in their Wednesday morning oil painting workshops. The students featured in this exhibit are Diane Wilson, Ruth Littman, Richard Stevens, Sue Mrosk, Rita Bento, Gail Burgess, Armando Enriquez, Bill Mello, Gladys McGarry, Maralyn “Gig” ... Continue Reading
This September, we feature the paintings of Sylvia Vaz. In this exhibit, many of the paintings are of places that have changed or are greatly altered. The others capture a moment in time that is gone.
From the Artist:
“I have lived in Kingston most of my life and at West Street ... Continue Reading
This July, we are delighted to display the artwork contributed to our ‘5th Annual Fan Art Exhibit and Contest.’ The artists range in age from 12 to 17. This year, we have teens from both Kingston and Pembroke who have shared their talents with us.
There are characters from both contemporary ... Continue Reading
This June, our gallery and display case features the monotypes and collages of Bonnie Forsyth. In this exhibit, ‘A Quiet Smile‘, Bonnie continues her journey as an artist. Bonnie began her journey of expression through her art in 1995 when she met Nancy Connolly, artist, teacher and collaborator. This exhibit ... Continue Reading
This April, our gallery features the 20th Annual Sacred Heart High School Art Students Exhibition. This exhibit features their paintings, drawings and photographs. The students, under the direction of art teacher Julie Trahon, have brought their visions and talents to these unique creations.
In art, or “the looking class,” we learn ... Continue Reading
This May, our gallery and reading area feature the watercolor paintings of the Silver Lake Middle School 8th Grade Art Students.
The 8th grade painting and drawing classes at Silver Lake Middle School present their observational watercolors in this show. Painting and drawing is one of the three art elective classes ... Continue Reading
This January, the gallery will feature the art work of Paul Chapdelaine. In this exhibit, the scenes feature landscapes in Marshfield and Duxbury. Also, included are several portraits. The paintings are all created using oils and are painted on wood.
Paul began his career in art in the mid 1970’s. Living ... Continue Reading
This December, our gallery will feature a selection of posters from the collection of Stephen Lewis. Organizations in many countries use posters as a way to communicate ideas and messages to their audience. Posters are sometimes used as billboards and are pasted on walls, fences and poles all over a ... Continue Reading
This November, our gallery will exhibit work by the students of A. Violet Berry in their Wednesday morning oil painting workshops. The students featured in this exhibit are Susan Lee Traft, Gail Burgess, Leanne Berry, Rita Bento, Sue Mrosk, Maralyn “Gig” Paris, Ruth Littman, Diane Wilson, Gladys McGarry, Bill Mello, ... Continue Reading
The World Around Us by Scotty Hokanson
Artist’s Statement:
My name is Scotty Hokanson. I am a sophomore in high school at Sacred Heart in Kingston. I am looking forward to a career in the visual arts. In the 6th grade I told my parents that I no longer wanted to play ... Continue Reading
“Road to Redemption”
by
Paul Casagrande
This September, our gallery features the pen and ink watercolors of Kingston artist Paul Casagrande. In this exhibit, “The Road To Redemption And Other Places”, the six churches on the Main Street of Kingston are among some of the historic buildings and other local places of interest featured in ... Continue Reading
Steve Clinch’s Biography:
Born, brought up and educated in the Boston Area, I began my career with
a mechanical engineering degree, but evolved to senior management
positions with a number of manufacturing companies. Early in my career,
we moved to Gloucester, where I first began to apply my drawing skills to
the medium of oils.
You ... Continue Reading
My interest in photography goes back to my youth with a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera. I have experienced the evolution of photography from film to the present day digital imaging. The dramatic change in the art of photography has been remarkable.
I was the President and owner of New England Book ... Continue Reading