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Creative Currents

Published August 12, 2026

Email from Hull Artists


August 2026

Fresh Art, Events & Inspiration

From Hull Artists Association

Fun Art Fact

Dali Check Scamming


Salvador Dalí used to draw on the back of restaurant checks knowing the restaurant owners would rather keep his tiny doodle than cash the check.

BOSS Awards

Gallery Nantasket hosted a reception on July 30 to mark its winning the South Shore Home, Life & Style Magazine’s BOSS award for Best Art Gallery.  The reception was attended by about 40 plus members of the public, including representatives from other BOSS awardees.  

We need your vote again!


Gallery Nantasket has been voted a finalist for Best Art Gallery for the Patriot Ledger’s 2026 Community Choice Awards. We’d love to win this prestigious recognition, but we can’t do it without your support.   


The voting for the winners runs August 10- 24. We are listed as “Hull Artists’ Gallery Nantasket” in the Entertainment and Leisure category. Please vote early, vote often. 


The link to vote is HERE.

 

THANK YOU 

FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Summer Season Gallery Artists


Below are a few portfolios of the many exhibiting artists.

The summer season runs May 31-Sept. 13

Cindy Campbell



Lory Newmyer

Mary McGuire

Visit the gallery and see artwork from the 24 artists listed below:


Joan Appel, Sandie Baler-Segal, Myrna Berman, Bart Blumberg, Rosanne Bush, Cynthia Campbell, 
Jocelyn Dana, Stephen Foley, Rudy Goss, Susan Hagstrom, Brenda M. White Henriquez, Deb Jenks, 
Stacey Kevorkian, David Kunitz, Cathy McCarthy, Mary McGuire, Terry McMahon, Lory Newmyer, 
Malee Nuesse, Carol Patch, Jill Powell, Betsy Taylor, Sandra Weeks and Lara Williams


Visit the portfolios of all our members here.

Take home a treasure or a gift for someone special!


If you are looking for a meaningful, creative gift, consider

a Gallery Nantasket gift certificate.

Gallery Hours

Wednesday-Sunday

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

121 Nantasket Ave., Hull

Visit the website

Wanted

Curator

“The Paragon Gallery” at Hull Town Hall*


The Exhibits Committee is seeking an HA member to serve as curator for the installation of artwork at Hull Town Hall. The exhibit involves 2 artists showcasing their artwork every 3 months in the town hall’s front entrance vestibule.

If you would like more information or are interested in this new position, please contact Sandra Weeks sandraweeks55@gmail.com


*see the article below for photos of the exhibit space

Art Shows in Hull


“The Paragon Gallery” at Hull Town Hall

253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull


Val Woolley and Susan Etkind

Up until August 25th

Hull Public Library

Upstairs at 9 Main Street, Hull

"Flora & Fauna"


Exhibit dates:

June 25-Sept. 3


Featured artists:

Desirèe April Connolly, Alev Bingol, Sally Chisholm, Jocelyn Dana, Danny McKay, 
Caryn Schneider, Nina Souther, Sandra Weeks and Wanda Willard


“Seaside Gallery” at Nantasket Beach Resort

45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull

The just ending exhibit “Summer Time!” had 2 sales; one by a first time member exhibitor!

Featured artists:

Sharon Armstrong, John Babineau, Trish Baggott, Bart Blumberg, Craig Bradley, Sally Chisholm, 
Desirèe April Connolly, Gretchen Gold, Virginia Holloway, Linda Kristal, Mary O'Brien, 
Liliana Segal-Winner, Tricia Skoler, Sara Tucker, Rita Walsh, Sandra Weeks and Lara Williams


 

The new exhibit with the theme - “Artist’s Choice” will be hung on August 13th and run through October 8th.

Open Studios Tours

Town-Wide Studio Tours

Aug. 29-30

10 a.m.-4 p.m.


July Open Studios: A Strong Success

The July 18–19 Open Studios weekend drew an estimated 1,700 visits to 22 studio and group locations, where 30 artists welcomed guests into their creative spaces. Now in its 30th year, the event enjoyed fair weather and an enthusiastic turnout. Many artists reported that their sales were their best ever, and guests went home with treasures.


The next Open Studios weekend takes place August 29–30, 10 AM–4 PM. The event continues to grow into a regional attraction, with roughly half of all visitors coming from outside Hull. This family‑friendly tradition offers art lovers of all ages a chance to explore local creativity and enjoy meaningful, personal interactions with the artists who make Hull’s arts community so vibrant.


For maps and artists’ listings, visit our website or pick up a flyer at Gallery Nantasket or other local businesses.  

The following artists will be showcasing their art:


Wendy Adams, Sandie Baler-Segal, Carol Balquist, Bart Blumberg, Deb Brams, Karen Campbell,

John M. Dyke, Steve Foley, Bridget Foster Reed, Donna Goes, Paul Goes, Nanci Jaye, Peter Mallen,

Cathy McCarthy, Joe McKendry ,Terry McMahon, Lori Messenger, Judith Monosson, Karym Murphy,

Meredith Richardson, Robert Scherzer, Rita Walsh, Lara Williams and Kathy Zola

Hull Artists would like to recognize and thank this year’s lead sponsors: the O’Brien family and Jake’s Seafood.  


Joining them are significant sponsors: Frame Center of Hanover, Cohasset Collision Center, Corner Stop Eatery, Dependable Cleaners, George Washington Toma TV and Appliance, Gibson Roofs, Inc., Hingham Institution for Savings, Hull Yacht Club, Kellem Mahoney Family Law and R-Chee Plumbing.  


The Hull Artists website lists the additional sponsors. Hull Artists urges the community to patronize these businesses that are demonstrating their support for local art and culture.

Call for Artisan Crafters

Hull Artists 5th Annual Juried Artisan Craft Show 

Saturday, Oct. 24, Hull Yacht Club 


Display and sell your artisan crafts just in time for the holiday season!


The Call for Artists and the Application are available here


We expect another great turnout. Join us! 

 

Application deadline is Sept. 3.


Notifications will be sent out on Sept. 15.


Questions? Please contact Sue Bradley at 

onefishtwofishstudio@gmail.com.

Save the Dates

Upcoming Art Shows

Hull 250th Celebration Field Day

HA exhibit and sale by HA artists at the on

Aug.15


Artist Choice

Nantasket Beach Resort

Aug. 13-Oct. 8


New Works by Two Artists

Hull Public Library 

Sept. 3-Oct. 22

New Fall Season

Gallery Nantasket 

Sept. 13-Dec. 6


Photography Juried Show 

Nantasket Beach Resort

          Oct. 8-Nov. 19    


5th Annual Juried Artisan Craft Show

Hull Yacht Club

Oct. 24

Artists in the News

Sandy Weeks won an Honorable Mention award for her entry “Suzie’s Nap” in the Scituate Art Association’s Members’ Show, currently on display at the Scituate Library.


New & Updated Member Portfolios


One of the unique benefits of being a Hull Artists Association member is

having a professionally hosted online portfolio on the HA website.


Please click the name below to view these newly updated portfolios.

Donna Goes

Fused Plastic and Mixed Media

Lara Williams

Encaustic Painting


Summer Classes & Workshops





Knitting & Crocheting Classes

with Terry McMahon


Saturdays and Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m.

Held at Gallery Nantasket, 121 Nantasket Ave., Hull

Bring a pattern or use one of ours. All skill levels are welcome. Children 10 and older must be

accompanied by an adult. Come once a month or every week.


Price: $20 for two hours, plus the cost of materials

All classes and workshops are posted on our website.


En Plein Air – Friday Painters

Sponsored by Hull Lifesaving Museum

and supported by Hull Artists Association


Fridays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Different outdoor locations




We encourage artists to enjoy Hull’s natural beauty and diverse landscapes.

Locations include seaside scenes, historic sites, scenic vistas, and private gardens.

Sessions are scheduled to make the most of the morning light and

finish before the afternoon heat (9 a.m.-12 p.m.).


Open and free to all—artists of any level or ability are welcome.

No instruction is provided; just bring your supplies and enjoy.


Local Resources


Have you created Hull-themed art that you’d like to share? Upload your images to the “Through the Artist’s Eye” page on HullNext


The site is “a curated collection of artist portfolios, photography and neighborhood visual stories that reveal Hull through local eyes.”


Get Involved in Our HA Community


Share Your News:

Tell us all about your art-related news, such as receiving an award or being a featured artist in a show. You'll be published in the upcoming Creative Currents newsletter and in the Artists in the News section on our website. Submit your news for publication.


Teach a Class:

Share the wealth of your creativity with our Hull Artists community. If you're interested in our classes or teaching a class, you can learn more here.


Volunteer:

With an all-volunteer executive board and committee members, your volunteer help is welcome. We are looking for volunteers with skills at all levels, from setting up a show and event planning to data management, development and joining a committee. Let us know how you can help.

Support the HA Community


Help strengthen the health of our community’s fabric. Artists, collectors and patrons alike support

Hull Artists Association and can enjoy exhibitions, classes and networking.


Annual memberships start at just $45 a year, and 
members receive 10% off at Gal
lery Nantasket and on classes and workshops.


Please join or donate to the Hull Artists Association today!

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