Rocky Neck Winter Fest 2025: A Vibrant Celebration of Art and Community

The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) is delighted to announce the Rocky Neck Winter Fest 2025, a dynamic weekend event celebrating art and community, taking place Saturday, February 8, and Sunday, February 9, from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Event Highlights

Saturday, February 8

RNAC Member Pop-Up Show and Fundraiser: “Art to Warm the Heart and Soul” at Cove Gallery (11 AM–5 PM)

RNAC Member Artists invite you to a heartwarming pop-up show and fundraiser celebrating kindness and community on Rocky Neck and beyond. A portion of the sales from this exhibition will be donated to CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund), a mutual aid organization that assists with relief efforts for artists affected by the fires in LA. Enjoy light refreshments while exploring the art on display — paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, and more.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special pop-up exhibition featuring artwork from Rocky Neck Art Colony artists. Explore paintings, drawings, `            sculpture, ceramics, and jewelry, all priced at $500 or less.     

Participating Artists: Kristie Bernard, Paula Borsetti, Jason Burroughts, Jillian Demeri, Paige Farrell, Jackie Ganim-DeFalco, Kathleen George, Karen Gross, Leslie Heffron, Nancy Henry, Joanne Hurd, L. Marie Lamarche, Bob Murphy, Crissie Murphy, Judy Robinson-Cox, Amy Sudarsky, Juni Van Dyke


Live Portrait Drawing at The Cultural Center (11 AM–5 PM)            

Watch local artists create live portraits or sit for your very own!
Pre-register for a 30-minute session, [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48A8AC28A4FDC07-54496831-winter#/] or simply walk in.
Cost: $50 per portrait. Proceeds benefit RNAC and the participating artists. 

Participating Artists: RNAC Member Artists:  Amy Sudarsky, Janet Grover, Mary Lee, Helen Tory, Vanessa Michalak, and Invitational Artist Jill Hoy.


Valentines Makers Event at The Salted Cod Arthouse (4 PM–5:30 PM)

Join us upstairs to express your love with a fun, creative Valentine’s card(s). 
Tickets: $20.00, includes supplies.  Light refreshments will be served.
While you’re at The Salted Cod:  Browse and purchase RNAC members’ artwork on-site.
Enjoy food and beverages at The Salted Cod Arthouse bar.

Additional Open Studios and Galleries:  
Michalak Fine Art 
Old Salt Studio
Hughes Bosca/Side Street Gallery


Sunday, February 9

RNAC Member Pop-Up Show: “Art to Warm the Heart and Soul” Continues at Cove Gallery (11 AM–5 PM)

Don’t miss the second day of this special Valentine’s Day-themed exhibition.

Participating Artists: Kristie Bernard, Paula Borsetti, Jason Burroughts, Jillian Demeri, Paige Farrell, Jackie Ganim-DeFalco, Kathleen George, Karen Gross, Leslie Heffron, Nancy Henry, Joanne Hurd, L. Marie Lamarche, Bob Murphy, Crissie Murphy, Judy Robinson-Cox, Amy Sudarsky, Juni Van Dyke

The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street
The Salted Cod Arthouse, 53 Rocky Neck Avenue
Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue 

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About RNAC

The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering artistic excellence. Through exhibitions, workshops, residencies, historical tours, and cultural events, RNAC brings vibrant arts programming to its members and the public. Explore RNAC’s three exhibition spaces on picturesque Rocky Neck.   For more information, visit www.rockyneckartcolony.org or call 978-515-7004.

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