ARTmonday: Two South Shore Art Events This Weekend

By Stylecarrot @StyleCarrot

South Shore art lovers, this is your weekend. There are two local arts events happening in your hood, both featuring local artists: South Shore Arts Festival in Cohasset and Art on the Green at The Pinehills in Plymouth.

South Shore Arts Festival at the South Shore Arts Center, Cohasset, Mass.

The South Shore Arts Festival (June 17, 18 & 19 at the South Shore Arts Center) showcases craft and fine artists from New England and beyond. In addition to over 85 juried exhibitor booths, the Arts Festival features a juried art exhibition and members’ show, live music performances, artist demonstrations, children’s art activities, and a young artist exhibition

Art on the Green at The Pinehills (Sat., June 18, 10-4) features more than 80 local craftspeople and artists, including painters, sculptors, jewelry designers,weavers, photographers, gourmet food makers, beauty product makers, and more. In addition, some of the community’s model homes host special arts exhibitions and events. There will also be a kids tent, radio station appearances, food trucks, and a steel drum band.

Here’s a preview of the artwork you’ll find at each of these local arts events.

S O U T H   S H O R E   A R T S  F E S T I V A L

The South Shore Art Center will kick off its 61st Annual Arts Festival with a preview event on Thursday, June 16 in the big art tent on Cohasset Common. Celebrity photographer Ron Pownall will exhibit over 40 one-of-a-kind photographs of the ‘70s and ‘80s rock ‘n roll music scene.

Black & white photograph by South Shore-based photographer Stephen Sheffield will be on exhibit.

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A R T  ON  THE  G R E E N  AT  THE  P I N E H I L L S

Truro, Max Mattei

Ash Combo Chair by Pioneer Chairs

Bowls by On The Cusp Pottery