The James Library Presents In an Instant: an Instagram Art Show

The James Library & Center for the Arts blends inventive creativity with the historic character of its beloved arts center when it presents In an Instant: Instagram Art Show, featuring images from the region’s amateur and professional photographers via Instagram, the latest photographic art form. In an Instant, an innovative exhibit and art sale, premieres at an opening party on Friday, November 7, from 7 to 9 pm, at The James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell. The event is generously sponsored by Norwell-based Hub International New England insurance brokers and consultants.

In a first of-its-kind event for the James’ Art Gallery, In an Instant: Instagram Art Show opening party takes artist’s cloud-based images offline and adds the third dimension of exhibition. Art Gallery Director Lisa Flynn, who originated the idea for the show, installs the works of art through creative mountings to showcase each photograph, some submitted as a multiple image series. All three floors of the James feature mounted images submitted from artists of all ages from across the South Shore, along with a visual projection show, adding to the creative mood of the surroundings. Opening party guests can mingle throughout the exhibit artfully lit by mood lighting, enjoy light bites, a cash bar and live music - a complete night out on the town! All art on display may be purchased and taken home the same night. Each 6” x 6” mounted image is available for $45, a portion of the proceeds directly benefits The James Library’s historic preservation fund.

The exhibit highlights exclusive 10” x 10” featured works created by professional South Shore photographers, including Ed Nute, Wes Ennis, aerial photographer and pilot Margo Cheel, Kim and Richard Alemian, Stephen Haley, and Stephen Eames. These larger pieces are available for purchase for $75.

In an Instant: Instagram Art Show opening party tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, exhibitors attend for free. The show remains on exhibit throughout November 26. Admission to view the exhibit is free, and available during The James’ business hours, donations are gratefully accepted.

Since 1874, The James Library has served the South Shore community as a non-profit, regional community and arts center. Housed in a landmark Victorian in historical Norwell Center, The James provides high-quality programs, resources and entertainment at its concert hall, art gallery, and free lending library. The James fosters a mission for the creation, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts for all ages.

To purchase tickets visit www.jameslibrary.org. For more information, call 781-659-7100, follow us on Facebook, or visit our Instagram page at @jameslibrarynorwell.

About the James Library & Center for the Arts
Since 1874, The James Library has served the South Shore community as a warm gathering place. Housed in a landmark Victorian in historical Norwell Center, The James is dedicated to serving the community by providing high-quality programs, resources and materials through a concert hall, art gallery, and the operation of a free lending library. As an independent, non-profit arts center we foster a mission for the creation, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts for residents of all ages on the South Shore, while preserving the historic character of our home. The James Library is located at 24 West Street, Norwell and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 pm and on Saturday from 10 to 1 pm. The library is closed on Saturdays during July and August. For more information, please call 781-659-7100, visit www.jameslibrary.org or follow us on Facebook.