Homer at the Beach: A Marine Painter’s Journey, 1869-1880
An Exploration of the Earliest Marine Works of Winslow Homer
On view: August 3 to December 1, 2019
This summer, the Cape Ann Museum will exhibit some 50 original works by renowned American artist Winslow Homer. The exhibition, Homer at the Beach: A Marine Painter’s Journey, 1869-1880, will be the first close examination of the formation of this great artist as a marine painter. The exhibition will include loans from some 40 public and private collections and will be on view from August 3 to December 1, 2019. The Cape Ann Museum will be its sole venue.
27 Pleasant Street • Gloucester, MA 01930
phone: (978) 283-0455 • www.capeannmuseum.org/
RAA&M ANNUAL ART AUCTION 2019
Saturday, May 4th, 2 PM (EST)
Over 200 Lots Featuring Masterworks by Historic Cape Ann Artists Offered in Rockport Art Association & Museum’s 34th Annual Art Auction on Saturday, May 4th, 2 PM (EST) in RAA&M’s Hibbard Gallery.
Auction Preview Exhibition: Wednesday, April 24th – Saturday, May 4th.
Evening Preview Reception: Friday, May 3rd, 5–7 PM with light refreshments.
Auction Preview Gallery Talk with Judith A. Curtis: Sunday, April 28th, 2 PM.
Join noted Cape Ann Art Historian and author Judith A. Curtis for a gallery talk and walk-through tour of the auction artists, as featured in her article from the April issue of American Art Review magazine titled “The Cape Ann School – A Voyage of Discovery.”
An online photo catalog of all auction lots is posted on the RAA&M’s website: rockportartassn.org/auction
Over the years, the Annual Art Auction, a major fundraiser for the Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M), has become a highly anticipated event. As a prestigious art auction, it attracts serious collectors throughout the country, as well as those just starting a collection.
Held in the RAA&M’s Hibbard Gallery, the auction features works by master Cape Ann artists of the past including Aldro T. Hibbard, Anthony Thieme, Emile Gruppé, W. Lester Stevens, Harry A. Vincent, Antonio Cirino, Paul Strisik, Emma Fordyce MacRae, Philip Little, Hayley Lever, Marguerite Pearson, Carl Peters, Al Czerepak, Bernard Corey, and Charles Movalli, among many others. The auction specializes in Cape Ann art, but is not limited to this region and also includes works by numerous other prominent historic American artists.
The auction, now in its 34th year, began with a bequest by founding RAA&M member Antonio Cirino (1888-1983). Cirino left his artwork to the Association with the stipulation that the art be auctioned to help support the organization. The auction quickly evolved to include other historic Cape Ann artists, and has been the Association’s major annual fundraising event ever since.
Bidding is available live at the auction on May 4th, online via www.LiveAuctioneers.com (with advanced registration), or by submitting an absentee bid with the RAA&M in advance.
If you would like more information about the auction or need additional promotional images please contact: Margaret Redington, Program Manager & Auction Coordinator, 978.546.6604 or via email auction@rockportartassn.org.
This Weekend – April 27-29.
Cynthia Curtis Pottery is proud to announce she has been invited to show and sell her work at the Museum of Fine Arts! She and 11 other artists from across the region will be at the Art in Bloom Market in the Shapiro Family Atrium Saturday, Sunday and Monday 12-5.
Save the dates for upcoming shows!
– Art in Bloom Market at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
April 27-29, 10-5:00
www.mfa.org/programs/special-event/art-in-bloom
– Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour
June 1-2 and Oct. 12-14, 10-5:00
Good Morning Gloucester 