art shows

See “City Monster” at the Cape Cod Art Center Summer Nationals exhibit now through August 14, 2026

| Sarah Connell Campbell

Looks like there will be some rain coming to the Cape this week – why not take in some art when you’re not at the beach?

There’s lots to see at the Cape Cod Art Center in Barnstable, and if you’re on the Cape full-time or just for the summer, the Center offers some great classes for all ages.

This juried exhibit, which runs until August 14, 2026, has some great work from artist on the Cape and beyond, and I’m honored to be included.

City Monster, watercolor + ink

As a newly minted juried member of the Cape Cod Art Center, I’m glad they chose this piece to include in their juried summer nationals exhibit. I went through the review process earlier this spring and will post about that sometime soon.

The Cape Cod Art Center

8430 Main Street, Barnstable, MA

Open 9am-4pm

Monday through Friday

“May Altar” included in the Umbrella Arts Student Show, A Moment of Reflection, now through August 30, 2026

| Sarah Connell Campbell

I owe so much to the Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, Massachusetts, for the opportunities they’ve provided to me and countless other artists, giving us a chance to pursue art instruction from an incredibly gifted group of instructors whose work inspires us every day.

I’ve studied under Kat O’Connor on and off since 2017, when I took my first watercolor class at the Umbrella thinking it might help me help Walt expand his art to include painting. It turned out that I was the one who expanded my art horizon under Kat’s steady guidance. Kat has mentored a devoted group of artists whose affiliation with her is measured not just in years, but decades, and I am honored to be among them and learn from them.

Each summer Umbrella Arts offer students a chance to share classwork completed during the past year, and I decided to submit my piece, “May Altar,” which is part of a series of paintings I did that were inspired by Mary and the Rosary. You can see the whole Moment of Reflection show in person through August 30, 2026, or take a virtual tour

May Altar, 2026

Other pieces in that series include:

Rosary Paths, 2026
Praying Outside the Lines, 2026

I don’t think I’m finished with this subject matter.

The Umbrella Arts Center is at 40 Stow Street in Concord, Massachusetts. It’s right in the heart of Concord (near the Library) and there is lots to do and see nearby.

Two paintings in another great auction supporting Cape Cod artists: the Great Brush off 2026 benefitting the Cahoon Museum of American Art

| Sarah Connell Campbell

The Great Brush Off auction to benefit the Cahoon Museum of American art is now open for viewing, and you find two works of mine included:

Seeking the Limelights, watercolor 2026
Coastal Chaos, watercolor + ink, 2026

The Silent auction opens on June 27 at 9am and there’s an open house and artists reception that day, too. There’s a Live Auction Party on July 11th that requires a ticket.

The Cahoon Museum of American Art is a gem in Cotuit, MA, that features local artists (there’s always work on display by Ralph and Martha Cahoon) as well as great American artisans and their place in history.

Cahoon Museum of American Art, June 2026

The current show features Nantucket Baskets (haven’t seen it yet) but the Tiffany’s Gardens in Glass show that just closed was spectacular – I visited it three times.

Tiffany Arbor panel

“On the Inside Looking Out” selected for the New England Watercolor Society Spring into Art Show at the Plymouth Center for the Arts on view March 6 – May 6, 2026

| Sarah Connell Campbell

A sure sign that this interminable winter will end is the emergence of spring arts shows, and I’m happy to share that this bright watercolor + ink piece has been accepted to the New England Watercolor Society‘s Spring into Art exhibit.

The Plymouth Center for the Arts is a beautiful gallery space located in the heart of historic Plymouth, MA, just steps from Plymouth Rock and other early American history sites. Even on these raw spring days it’s a great day trip. The Center is home to the New England Watercolor Society, and always has a number of great exhibits on view.

The Center is open Wednesdays- Saturdays 10am – 4pm, and Sundays 1-4pm.

Plymouth Center for the Arts, November 2025
Plymouth Center for the Arts, Main Gallery

Opening this weekend: “Disillusion, Resolution, Evolution, Revolution” in the New England Watercolor Society’s Regional Juried Exhibition at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA November 14, 2025 – January 19, 2026

| Sarah Connell Campbell

PLEASE NOTE

My original post about this exhibit had the wrong date and time for the opening reception. It’s this Saturday, December 6, from 2-4pm.

I’m especially proud to be included in this New England Watercolor Society exhibition in this beautiful gallery space. Once again, I expected one of my more traditional paintings to make the cut on this show, and they surprised me by choosing this contemporary work. My hope is that the fuller context of this painting comes through – while much of my work has a whimsical quality to it, there are deeper messages in to be found for those who care to look. But the colors and shapes hold their own, I think.

Watercolor + ink, 2024

The Exhibit will be at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA

Hours: Wednesday-Friday 12-6pm, weekends 12-4pm.

Reception and awards ceremony, Saturday, December 6, 2-4pm. Hope to see you there.

The Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA

See “Disillusion, Resolution, Evolution, Revolution” in the New England Watercolor Society’s Regional Juried Exhibition at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA November 14, 2025 – January 19, 2026

| Sarah Connell Campbell

I’m especially proud to be included in this New England Watercolor Society exhibition in this beautiful gallery space. Once again, I expected one of my more traditional paintings to make the cut on this show, and they surprised me by choosing this contemporary work. My hope is that the fuller context of this painting comes through – while much of my work has a whimsical quality to it, there are deeper messages in to be found for those who care to look. But the colors and shapes hold their own, I think.

Watercolor + ink, 2024

The Exhibit will be at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA

Hours: Wednesday-Friday 12-6pm, weekends 12-4pm.

Reception and awards ceremony, Sunday, December 6, 4-6pm. Hope to see you there.

The Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA

“A State of Perpetual Surprise” to appear in the Rhode Island Watercolor Society’s Juried Simply Watercolor Show, November 15-December 12, 2025

| Sarah Connell Campbell

I’m certainly glad the wonderful people at the Rhode Island Watercolor Society seem to understand my art, as evidenced by their acceptance of this whimsical piece. Sometimes I feel like my work is a bit of comic relief in an angsty and serious time and that’s perfectly fine with me – but the tiny figure in the window in this piece represents something important to me. I can’t presume to know what it might evoke in the viewer, but comments are encouraged.

Watercolor + ink, 2025

Simply watercolor opens on November 15, with the opening reception on Saturday, November 22 at 1pm.

“Laughter in the Rain” accepted to the New England Watercolor Society’s Watercolor Gone Wild Exhibit at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, November 7, 2025 – January 14, 2026.

| Sarah Connell Campbell

People of a certain age will see this title and laugh and then break into the Neil Sedaka song.

The New England Watercolor Society’s Watercolor Gone Wild exhibit at the Plymouth Center for the Arts celebrates the use of watercolor in art that is a little off the beaten path, which we know is right up my alley. This piece is a different take on one of my favorite subjects, lily pads. I’m pleased and honored that my work made it into this competitive show.

I got a sneak peek when I dropped off my piece yesterday and there’s some beautiful and innovative work in this show.

The Plymouth Center for the Arts is a beautiful gallery space located in the heart of historic Plymouth, MA, just steps from Plymouth Rock and other history sites. Even on a blustery November day, it was a great day trip for us when we dropped off the painting (which they hung while we were there – see above). Home of the New England Watercolor Society, the Center has many offerings and exhibits and is worth spending some time taking it all in.

The Plymouth Center for the Arts has gallery space specifically designated for Watercolor Society of New England works.

Dress warmly and take a walk down to the water.

“Disillusion, Resolution, Evolution, Revolution” Accepted to the New England Watercolor Society’s Regional Juried Exhibition, November 14, 2025 – January 19, 2026

| Sarah Connell Campbell

This is a real milestone for me. The New England Watercolor Society is, not surprisingly, an organization from which every watercolorist seeks affirmation. Once again, I expected one of my more traditional paintings to make the cut on this exhibition, and they surprised me by choosing this contemporary work. My hope is that the fuller context of this painting comes through – while much of my work has a whimsical quality to it, there are deeper messages in to be found for those who care to look. But the colors and shapes hold their own, I think.

Disillusion, Resolution, Evolution, Revolution. 2024

The Exhibit will be at the Moseseian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA

Hours: Wednesday-Friday 12-6pm, weekends 12-4pm.

Reception and awards ceremony, Sunday, December 6, 4-6pm