Art After Hours | A Marion Tradition
SPRING ART AFTER HOURS: THE SCULPTURE OF HUGH KELLY
We are thrilled to welcome Hugh Kelly to the Bernadette Kelly Group offices for our latest installation of Art After Hours. On Thursday, May 14th, we invite you to experience an evening of fabulous art, wine, and community connection!
Born from a desire to connect our community through creativity, Art After Hours transforms our Marion office into a gallery space where neighbors can gather, converse, and celebrate local talent.
After graduating from the Wentworth Institute of Technology, Hugh spent his career as a Union carpenter building structures in Boston. During his time away from the job site, his passion for woodworking translated into creating intricate jewelry boxes, small furniture, and carved birds. In the late 1990s, he began carving custom walking sticks, and after taking a seminar with a master woodcarver in New York in 2011, he officially “got hooked” on carving fish. When he is not in his workshop, Hugh is an avid golfer and an enthusiastic gardener.
In a wonderful gesture of community support, Hugh is offering a collection of his miniature fish sculptures for $25 each during the event. All proceeds from these specific pieces will go directly to the Buzzards Bay Coalition.
Call for Accompanying Artists: We are currently accepting submissions for a 2D artist to accompany Hugh’s exhibit. Must have framed work, manage installation/teardown, and attend the opening. Deadline is April 30th. Apply Here
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 14th
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: BKG Office, Marion
Art After Hours: Where Art and Community Converge
Art After Hours was born in October 2022 from a simple desire to connect our community through the power of art. We envisioned transforming our office into a welcoming space where local artists could showcase their work and art enthusiasts could gather to appreciate and engage with creativity. Free of charge and open to all, Art After Hours has become a place where people from different walks of life can come together, spark conversations, and share in the joy of artistic expression.
For each iteration, we invite a new artist to take over our space, filling our walls with their unique vision and creative expression. But Art After Hours is more than just an exhibition; it’s an experience. We host lively opening receptions where artists, clients, friends, and neighbors come together to celebrate creativity and connect with one another. It’s an opportunity to engage with art in a relaxed, approachable setting, sparking conversations and forging new bonds.
We believe in making art accessible to all. That’s why we don’t take commissions or handle sales, allowing artists to connect directly with those who admire their work. Our focus remains on fostering a vibrant community where art is celebrated and connections are made.
As we enter our third year, we’re thrilled to see Art After Hours continue to grow & flourish. We’re continually seeking ways to expand our reach, with plans for quarterly shows to provide both established & emerging artists with a platform to showcase their talents.
We invite you to be a part of our Art After Hours community. Subscribe to our newsletter HERE to stay informed about upcoming events, artist features, and opportunities to connect with fellow art enthusiasts. If you are an artist local to the South Coast, Cape Cod, or the South Shore, or know of one who may be interested in participating in a future Art After Hours, please contact Bernadette at bernadette@bkellygroup.com. We hope to see you at our next opening!
THE ARTISTS & PAST OPENINGS
ART AFTER HOURS: THE DYNAMIC WORKS OF MASON TERRA
The Art: Mason Terra’s large-scale paintings—many created during his recent “24 Hours” solo performance—balance energetic, instinctive mark-making with intentional color placement. In striking contrast, the exhibition also features his “stripe drawings,” a meditative series exploring the quiet discipline of repetition and nuance.
The Wine: We are delighted to partner with J.Sull Wine for this event. “The Two From Down The Road,” Joel Sullivan and Niki Ashley, will be on-site pouring a curated selection of wines. With over 40 years of combined experience, they bring the same level of expertise to wine that BKG brings to real estate. Attendees will also receive exclusive discount coupons to use at their shop at 119 Wareham Road.
Art After Hours Summer Send-Off Featuring Marion Painter Caryn Phipps is August 28th!
The Bernadette Kelly Group is excited to present our Art After Hours Summer Send-Off event, featuring the compelling coastal acrylics of Marion painter Caryn Phipps.
Caryn is an award-winning artist and educator based on the South Coast, whose profound connection to coastal landscapes inspires her work. Her paintings delve into the transformative effects of climate change, development, and sea level rise on these delicate environments. Caryn’s art aims “to capture a moment in time, an impression of places that hold significance and beauty.”
Join us for an evening of inspiring art, engaging conversation, and vibrant community spirit, with exciting additions! This event will make full use of our beautiful indoor-outdoor office space, accompanied by music, wine, and thrilling art giveaways. Get ready for more details about participating South Coast local vendors as we build our community connections.
Fairhaven-based Based Painter Ron Fortier, April 2025
The Bernadette Kelly Group is excited to present our next Art After Hours event, featuring the compelling and evocative paintings of Ron Fortier.
Ron Fortier is a MA native whose artistic journey has taken him from the Upper East Side of New York City to Figueira da Foz, Portugal. His diverse background, including experience in advertising, education, and archiving South Coast art, informs his unique approach to painting.
Ron’s work is described as socially conscious expressionist, exploring individuals who have emerged from hidden historic episodes and forgotten family stories. He invites viewers to engage with his art on a deeply personal level, to uncover “something that stimulates deeply hidden emotions or forgotten memories.”
Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and community.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 24th
Time: 5-7 PM
Location: 313 Wareham Rd, Marion, MA
Learn more about Ron Fortier and his work:
Artist Website: http://www.RonFortier.net
We look forward to sharing Ron’s powerful artistic vision with you!
New Bedford Based Painter John Jameson, January 2025
Kicking off our 2025 Art After Hours series is an incredibly talented contemporary artist working in New Bedford, John Jameson. John focuses on seascapes and portraiture as his primary subjects and his paintings are characterized by their strong emphasis on color, boldly organized compositions, and rich networks of textured brushwork. His current body of work spans a wide array of emotions inviting viewers to rekindle a mindful connection with the sublime spectacle of nature, bear witness to the passing of time, and find beauty within and despite encroaching anxieties of contemporary life.
Jameson received his Bachelor’s of Fine Art from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and his Master’s of Fine Art from the New York Academy of Art. He has taught painting extensively at various institutions around Massachusetts. He currently teaches foundations drawing at North Shore Community College and landscape painting and color theory for artists, as well as figure drawing from sculptures, at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. His paintings have been exhibited in Japan and at museums and fine art galleries across the United States.
January’s Art After Hours will take place on Thursday, January 23rd, from 5-7 PM at 313 Wareham Rd, Marion
View more of John’s works here: https://www.johnjamesonpaintings.com/
Check him out & follow him on Instagram!
Artist & Designer Michelle Parenteau September 2024
We are excited to welcome multi-talented artist & designer Michelle Parenteau to the Art After Hours roster to wrap up our Summer 2024 season. Michelle graduated from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and started her interior design company in 2004. Her playful use of color and texture is seen in her design work and paintings. Michelle has explored various painting styles, including mixed media, acrylics, chalk paint, pastels, and collaging. With Michelle’s versatility, she creates unique, personalized art pieces for many clients. She has also been featured in many galleries throughout Rhode Island.
September’s Art After Hours will take place on Thursday, September 12th, from 5-7 PM at 313 Wareham Rd, Marion
View more of Michelle’s works here: www.michelleleedesigns.com
Check her out & follow her on Instagram & Facebook!
Summer Celebration & Novice Show June 2024
We are excited to welcome a few incredibly talented local artists to our Art After Hours roster this Summer. Diane Lapointe‘s life-long love of arts was recently rekindled, and after pursuing continued education and painting away, she has grown a beautiful and cohesive body of works with a focus on watercolor landscapes. Audrey Wallace is a recent high school grad off to Syracuse University in September. Audrey’s work is playful without being silly. Her works attract a long, considering look and one can’t help but marvel that a young artist can achieve such depth so naturally.
June’s Art After Hours will take place on Thursday June 27th, from 5-7pm at 313 Wareham Rd, Marion
Peter C. Stone
Since 1983, artist/author/educator Peter has presented more than sixty solo shows and over one hundred group exhibitions at galleries and museums in the United States, Canada, and England, including Art Expo New York, the Royal Academy of Arts, London, the Peabody Essex Museum, and the DeCordova Museum. A knowledgeable educator whose enthusiasm for observing the natural world is contagious, Peter serves on the Art and Nature Committee of the Peabody Essex Museum and as an Advisor to the Board of the Florida State University Coastal Marine Laboratory. His “dreamy…evocative” (School Library Journal) paintings and books explore the evolutionary wisdom and interconnectedness of endangered creatures, cultures, and ecosystems.
Link to his website: petercstonestudios.com
Caryn Phipps
Caryn is an award winning artist specializing in acrylics. Her work depicts natural landscapes native to Cape Cod and the surrounding areas, featuring bold colors and highlighting the transformative powers of nature. Her career includes teaching art at the elementary and middle school level and has shown artwork at the Creative Arts Center in Chatham, the Cotuit Center for the Arts as well as the Arnheim Gallery at Mass Art in Boston.
Link to her website: www.carynphipps.com
Tyra Pacheco
Tyra is a professional photographer whose work is known and appreciated throughout the SouthCoast and Cape Cod, specializing in architectural and real estate photography. Her first ever art show was with us in October 2022 and featured beautiful and unusual aspects of the natural world captured in motion. Tyra specializes in aerial photography depicting the natural world in unexpected ways, with humor and finesse.
Link to her website: www.southcoastimages.com
Teresa Mowery: Patina Studios
Teresa is an established artist specializing in metalwork. Teresa’s work is organic and evocative. It defies our notion of metal as rigid and hard. Her work came to my attention during the Artists Open Studio Tour of 2022, and she graciously accepted my invitation to show at a winter Art After Hours. Her studio is in Fall RIver and Teresa’s work is featured in numerous galleries and directly through her website: www.patinastudio.com
Sarah Brown, Cove Street Studio
Sarah is an established and juried artist well known in Southeastern MA for her pastel work depicting sea and landscapes, still life and work from h Jamaica and her travels elsewhere. Sarah also teaches at her Marion studio and has been a formative presence for many local artist who credit her with technical and inspirational support! Sara imbues her art with a fluid, vibrant appreciation of beauty and natural power.
Sarah’s website: www.covestreetstudio.com.
Charlene Mackiewicz
Charlene has been an artist her entire life as well as a teacher and educator. Charlene works primarily in pastels but with watercolor and acrylics as well. She is prolific and her love of nature is evident in all of her work. Charlene grew up in Middleboro, MA and her ties to its agricultural heritage are evident in many of her pieces from bogs to farmers to sheep shearers. Her subjects are personal as well as reflective of her connection to the world around her. Her work is energetic and playful; completely delightful!
Visit Charlene’s website here: www.charlenecreates.com