Girls Just Wanna Paint The James!
Silent Auction Fundraiser & Exhibition
Opening Reception Party & Fundraiser: Friday, June 14, 6 to 8 pm
On view: June 21 through August 9
James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell
Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted
The 150th Anniversary of the James Library & Center for the Arts celebrations comprise a Birthday Party & Opening Reception, special exhibition, and a silent auction fundraiser featuring the work from nine accomplished and award-winning artists that make up the group “Girls Just Wanna Paint.”
In keeping with the 150th Celebration, each artist of “Girls Just Wanna Paint” artist group will be creating a piece of art using their individual perspective and style to capture images from in and around the James. Each of these pieces will be offered up for auction during a Silent Auction from June 21, to August 9. All of the artists will also be exhibiting work of their own which will be on view and available for purchase.
“Girls Just Wanna Paint” was founded by Kelley MacDonald in July 2009 to create a supportive space for artists to share information, resources, opportunities, and support for one another. Since its inception, the group has featured a variety of artists fostering a strong sense of camaraderie, mutual respect, collaboration, courtesy, a unique openness, and an enthusiastic and vibrant sense of fun. The “Girls Just Wanna Paint” group describe themselves as “a group of Boston area painters who love to paint and have fun,” capturing the essence and well-earned reputation that these diverse artists embody, focused on artistic excellence and a whole bunch of fun!
“Girls Just Wanna Paint” members: Founder, Kelley Carey MacDonald of Providence RI, Victoria (Tori) Chesley Brega of Pembroke, Sally Dean of Marshfield, Margaret Farrell Bruno of Marshfield, Pamela Copeman of Scituate, Jeanne MacFarland of Hull, Page Railsback of Scituate, Jody Regan of Marshfield, and Mary Sheehan Winn of Marshfield.
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