Artists and NSRWA Reveal the True Nature of Our Waters
From the scenic banks of the North and South Rivers, the view often suggests a landscape of untouched tranquility. Yet, hidden beneath the shimmering surface lies a complex story of environmental struggle and resilience. This exhibit serves as a visual bridge between the beauty we see and the invisible stressors—dams, water quality, and quantity—that define the health of our South Shore waterways.
Through diverse artistic perspectives, we explore the legacy of historic mill dams that fragment our rivers. We confront the “people problems” of water quantity, where increasing human demand and impervious surfaces like pavement prevent rain from soaking into the ground and replenishing the aquifers that feed our faucets and our streams.
These artworks also shed light on the unseen threats to water quality. From nitrogen-heavy fertilizers to bacterial spikes after rain, silent runoff can close shellfish beds for months and fuel harmful algal blooms. Overlaying these local challenges is the accelerating pressure of climate change, which intensifies the cycle with more extreme flooding and prolonged seasonal heat. In partnership with the NSRWA, these artists invite you to look closer, past the reflection, and discover the true nature of the waters we depend on—and the collective action required to restore them.
Community Banner Project (drop-in program)
Voices of the Watershed: A Community Banner Project
Help create a community banner celebrating our watershed!
- Sunday, October 4, 1:00-3:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 7, 3:00-5:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 14, 3:00-5:00 pm
Duxbury Art Complex Museum – 189 Alden St, Duxbury MA
This is a free event. Reserve your tickets today!
Art Exhibit
Beneath the Surface: Artists and NSRWA Reveal the True Nature of Our Waters
October 11-November 13
Wednesday through Sunday: 12:00-5:00 pm, Thursdays: 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Duxbury Art Complex Museum – 189 Alden St, Duxbury MA
Watercolor Workshop with Lisa Goren
Watercolor Foundations–Loosen Up!
Wednesday, October 21
1:00-4:00 pm
Duxbury Art Complex Museum – 189 Alden St, Duxbury MA
Join exhibiting artist Lisa Goren for this workshop to help you relax and learn to love watercolor.
Focus on working with water, learning how to mix colors, understanding paper, and using the strengths (and weaknesses) of the medium to your advantage. This is a workshop that focuses on new techniques, learning to control the uncontrollable, and having a blast with this amazing medium. It is a great workshop for beginners as well as those who are looking to shake up their practice. All materials are provided. $100 Purchase your ticket today!
Opening Reception
Beneath the Surface Opening Reception
Thursday, October 22
5:00-8:00pm
Duxbury Art Complex Museum – 189 Alden St, Duxbury MA
Celebrate the opening of Beneath the Surface, where artists and scientists explore the North and South River watershed. The reception is free.
Join us for the opening reception of Beneath the Surface, where artists and scientists come together to explore the North and South River watershed. This collaborative exhibition invites visitors to look closely at the ecosystems that shape our local landscape—and the life that exists just below the surface of our region’s rivers.
Experience an evening of conversation and discovery as we welcome the exhibiting artists and scientists whose work brings this shared exploration to life. Light refreshments will be served, and guests will have the chance to meet the creative and scientific minds behind the exhibition, hear about their process, and see firsthand how art and science intersect in service of understanding—and celebrating—our watershed.
Panel Discussion with NSRWA Scientists and Artists
Beneath the Surface Panel Discussion
Thursday, November 12
5:30-7:00 pm
Duxbury Art Complex Museum – 189 Alden St, Duxbury MA
Join us for a panel discussion with NSRWA staff who work on watershed restoration projects and the artists who participated in the Beneath the Surface project.
Beneath the Surface Art Exhibit and Reception
February 18 – March 20, 2027
South Shore Art Center
119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset MA
Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Thursday, February 18, 2027
6:00-8:00 pm
South Shore Art Center
119 Ripley Rd, Cohasset
More information to come.