The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents Paintings and Prints by Jim Parker. The exhibition, entitled “Ships and Shipbuilding from Mattapoisett and the SouthCoast,” runs from July 1 to July 31.
Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series Exhibit by Sandwich folk artist Jim Parker. Both prints and original paintings will be displayed at the library between July 1 and July 31. Parker’s work displays sailing ships, barks, brigs, and schooners built in towns from Dartmouth to Cape Cod. The paintings include vessels built in Mattapoisett, Russells Mills, Westport, Somerset, Fairhaven, Marion, and Buzzards Bay. This series of paintings reflects the history and beauty of the SouthCoast. Parker received his B.A. from Syracuse and attended Naval Training Schools in CA and RI. He served as the gunnery officer on the USS Hugh Purvis. Parker has completed artwork for more than 30 museums, historical societies, and government groups. He has produced over 500 historic paintings of many areas in the U.S. including Cape Cod and the Islands. This exhibit is free and open to all.