Author: James Eves

Thursday, May 7, 5:00-8:00pm

Friday, May 8, 5:00-8:00pm

Saturday, May 9, 10:00-5:00pm

8 Larch Row, Wenham MA, 01984

Join us for our 3^rd Annual, Mother’s Day Weekend, Home Studio Show. Original artwork by Wenham artist Jeff Pacione who’s work ranges from realistic/semi-realistic plein air oil paintings created in numerous places across the country, to still lifes produced in his intimate home studio. With Jeff’s broad stylist scope and ability to capture dramatic color, lighting, and mood ­— you’ll be sure to find something that piques your interest. 

 jeffpacionestudio.bigcartel.com

@jeffpacione

A branding and design specialist by trade, Jeff studied at Carnegie Mellon, worked in Boston and London for many years, and co-founded and ran Catapult Thinking from 2000 – 2015. 

Following a stroke during a triple by-pass in 2015, Jeff’s recovery process was long and difficult, bolstered by refocusing on the more artistic side of himself. He found his love of fine art again and has enjoyed honing his skills over the past six years. Despite having to relearn many things with his less dominant side, he now draws with his right hand and paints with his left. Jeff’s main challenge remains language retrieval (Aphasia).

We hope to see you there.

Mark your calendars! Our annual Exhibit New England Regional Juried Show applications are being accepted now through Saturday, May 30th by 11:59PM.

The show will run June 27 – July 24, 2026, and the Gala is on Friday, June 26 from 6 – 8 PM and we are excited Vinwood is catering and the Bill Dwyer Band is playing!!

Renowned artists Amy Sudarsky and Loren Doucette are the jurors for the show with over $8,000 in awards! Click here for all important dates and requirements.

Apply via Smarter Entry; https://client.smarterentry.com/nsarts. Email us at arts@nsarts.org with any questions. (All NSAA members receive a discount on the application fee, to be re-emailed the discount code please reach out.)

Thursday, May 7, 5:00-8:00pm

Friday, May 8, 5:00-8:00pm

Saturday, May 9, 10:00-5:00pm

8 Larch Row, Wenham MA, 01984

Join us for our 3^rd Annual, Mother’s Day Weekend, Home Studio Show. Original artwork by Wenham artist Jeff Pacione who’s work ranges from realistic/semi-realistic plein air oil paintings created in numerous places across the country, to still lifes produced in his intimate home studio. With Jeff’s broad stylist scope and ability to capture dramatic color, lighting, and mood ­— you’ll be sure to find something that piques your interest. 

 jeffpacionestudio.bigcartel.com

@jeffpacione

A branding and design specialist by trade, Jeff studied at Carnegie Mellon, worked in Boston and London for many years, and co-founded and ran Catapult Thinking from 2000 – 2015. 

Following a stroke during a triple by-pass in 2015, Jeff’s recovery process was long and difficult, bolstered by refocusing on the more artistic side of himself. He found his love of fine art again and has enjoyed honing his skills over the past six years. Despite having to relearn many things with his less dominant side, he now draws with his right hand and paints with his left. Jeff’s main challenge remains language retrieval (Aphasia).

We hope to see you there.

The Manship Artists Residency is pleased to announce that Ansa Stamper has joined the team as Administrative & Operations Manager. Previously serving as the Collections & Exhibitions Manager at Gloucester’s North Shore Arts Association and as the Resident Program Assistant for Gordon College’s Gordon in Orvieto program, she brings several years of experience in arts administration, nonprofit management, and program coordination, both locally on Cape Ann and internationally. Stamper holds a BFA with a concentration in Graphic Design from Gordon College. She is a visual artist herself and an exhibiting member of the North Shore Arts Association.

Featuring Masterworks by Historic Cape Ann Artists Offered in Rockport Art Association & Museum’s 41st Annual Art Auction on Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (ET).

Live Online Only Auction via LiveAuctioneers:
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/413071_rockport-art-association-and-museum-art-auction/

Auction Preview Exhibition in the Hibbard and Maddocks Galleries of the RAA&M:
Saturday, April 18 – Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Auction Preview Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, 12–5pm (Saturday, May 2nd, 10am – 12pm).

Noted Cape Ann historian and author Judith A. Curtis will give a gallery talk during the Auction Preview Exhibition on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

Bidding is available live online via LiveAuctioneers.com (with advance registration) or by submitting an in-house absentee bid directly with the RAA&M in advance.

See the RAA&M website for more information and an online photo catalog of all 189 auction lots: www.rockportartassn.org/auction

RAA&M’s Annual Art Auction is a major fundraiser and a highly anticipated event. This prestigious auction attracts serious collectors throughout the country as well as those just starting an art collection.

Live online from the RAA&M’s Hibbard Gallery, this year’s auction features works by master Cape Ann artists of the past including Emile Gruppé, Aldro T. Hibbard, Anthony Thieme, Antonio Cirino, Jane Peterson, Frederick Mulhaupt, W. Lester Stevens, Harry A. Vincent, John Whorf, Max Kuehne, Charles Vickery, Paul Strisik, Kathryn E. Cherry, John F. Carlson, Hayley Lever, Aiden Lassell Ripley, Carl W. Peters, and Charles Paul Gruppé, among many others. The auction specializes in Cape Ann art but also includes works by numerous other prominent historic American artists. Also represented in this year’s auction are John Edward Costigan, Robert Lewis Reid, and Félix Ziem.

The auction, now in its 41st 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 RAA&M’s major annual fundraising event ever since.

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The Rockport Art Association & Museum is one of the oldest and most active art organizations in the country, with a long and distinguished history spanning over 100 years. Each year, the RAA&M welcomes thousands of visitors from around the world and stands as one of Cape Ann’s most prominent cultural beacons. Founded in 1921, the Rockport Art Association & Museum today includes nearly 300 Juried Artist Members and several hundred Contributing Members. By promoting year-round programs including workshops, classes, demonstrations, exhibitions, and community outreach as well as maintaining an impressive Museum Collection, the RAA&M remains dedicated to making fine art appreciation accessible to all.

Mission Statement:

Rockport Art Association & Museum’s mission is to foster the creation and appreciation of the fine arts through a rich and diverse program of exhibitions and educational offerings. RAA&M provides opportunities for a wide range of people to engage with art, maintains an impressive Museum Collection and carries forth the legacy of its founders by inspiring and cultivating artistic excellence and creative community on Cape Ann and beyond.

The New England Experimental Art Group presents its twenty-sixth group exhibition,

Parallel Passions,

at Whale Rock Studio, 27 Lexington Avenue, Gloucester, Massachusetts

The exhibition features a range of work across disciplines, including painting, mixed media, graphics, sculpture, digital art, and photography. Parallel Passions explores the intersection between artistic practice and the influences that shape it beyond the studio.

The exhibition runs from May 3 through May 30. An artist reception will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 5 to 7 pm. Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday from 1 to 4 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm.

The New England Experimental Art Group is a creative forum whose mission is to foster self-expression and expand public awareness of contemporary art. The group brings artists together to explore ideas, take risks, and cultivate creative freedom.

For additional information, to schedule an interview or walkthrough, or to request promotional images,
please contact: Nella Lush – President – 978 886 4582 or at experimentalartgroup@gmail.com

Saturday . March 28, 2026 . 7:00pm

Reception and refreshments to follow

Annisquam Village Church
820 Washington Street . Gloucester MA

$40, suggested donation

Tom Palance & Friends will perform Saturday, March 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm at the Annisquam Village Church, Gloucester MA. This popular quintet is led by veteran trumpeter Tom Palance, who has performed for five US Presidents and shared the stage with Clark Terry, Arturo Sandoval, Doc Severinsen and other celebrated artists.  He will be joined by two-time Grammy Nominee Mark Earley on saxophone, percussionist Jim Latinni, the piano wizardry of Jeff D’Antona, and Dave Landoni on bass.

These seasoned performers play regularly North of Boston and never disappoint. Their repertoire includes both classic and contemporary jazz standards, blues, and popular songs — all with the quintet’s unique twist. This will be their second appearance at the acoustically superb AVC.  

Don’t miss this special musical evening!

Click Here for details

Gallery Open:  April 10-12 from noon – 5pm.   

Opening Reception:  April 10 from 4-6pm

Gloucester, MA – Gloucester High School’s National Art Honor Society students at Cove Gallery.  Rocky Neck Art Colony is proud to announce a special Pop-Up Art Show featuring talented young junior and senior artists from Gloucester High School’s chapter of the National Art Honor Society. Presented in collaboration with Cape Ann Art Haven, the exhibition will take place April 10–12, 2026 at Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue.

The three-day exhibition will showcase original work by Gloucester High School juniors and seniors who are members of the National Art Honor Society, a program established in 1978 by the National Art Education Association to recognize students with outstanding artistic ability and dedication to art scholarship, character, and service.

Now in its fourth year at Gloucester High School, the chapter has made it its mission to bring art into the community and use it as a powerful vehicle for connection. Through projects such as creating portraits for children in Cambodia through the Memory Project, mentoring younger students in the Art Buddies program at Beeman Elementary School, creating pet portraits to help accelerate adoptions, and designing cards for local nursing home residents, students use their artistic talents to bring people together and strengthen community bonds.

This partnership between Rocky Neck Art Colony, Cape Ann Art Haven, and Gloucester High School offers students more than just an exhibition opportunity. As part of the program, students receive hands-on training in the professional practices of running an art exhibition—including framing artwork, curating and hanging a show, marketing their work, engaging with visitors, and learning the fundamentals of selling art.

“Rocky Neck Art Colony is thrilled to host this exciting new show of young artists,” said Elizabeth Carey, RNAC Director. “Providing emerging artists with real-world gallery experience is an important part of nurturing the next generation of creative voices in our community.”

The exhibition will feature a diverse range of mediums—from photography and painting to ceramics and mixed media—each piece reflecting the students’ curiosity, creativity, and personal expression. For many participants, the experience represents an important step in their artistic journey.

While some of these young artists may pursue art professionally after graduation and others may follow different paths, all carry forward the enduring power of art to inspire, connect, and enrich their communities.

The public is warmly invited to visit the Pop-Up Art Show April 10-12, as well as an Opening Reception on Friday, April 10 from 4-6pm.  Join us as we celebrate the creativity and dedication of Gloucester’s emerging artists.

Live Weekly Concerts at the Cultural Center in Partnership with the Cape Ann Guitar Society

Gloucester, MA — March 2026 — Rocky Neck Art Colony, Inc. is pleased to announce the inaugural March Music Month, a new pilot program featuring a series of live musical performances curated by Cape Ann Guitar Society. Concerts will take place each week in March at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, located at 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, an intimate and historically significant venue known for its exceptional acoustics.

March Music Month expands Rocky Neck Art Colony’s artistic offerings by introducing live music into a space traditionally dedicated to visual arts. Past performances revealed the Cultural Center to be a warm, inviting setting for concerts, inspiring the organization to envision this program as an annual event with future opportunities for expanded performances and educational workshops.

“This series is part of our broader effort to welcome new and more diverse audiences to Rocky Neck,” said Elizabeth Carey, CEO. “Music is a powerful, accessible art form, and these performances invite both longtime supporters and first-time visitors to experience the Cultural Center in a new way.”

The series features five performances showcasing a wide range of musical styles.

Sunday, March 8 with Daniel Villela on Classical Guitar at 3:00pm

Sunday, March 15 with Jason Ji on Fingerstyle Guitar at 3:30pm

Sunday March 22 with Steve Lacey on Jazz Guitar at 3pm

Saturday, March 28 with Andrew Cohen on Blues Guitar 1pm workshop; 3pm concert.

Rocky Neck Art Colony is proud to partner with Cape Ann Guitar Society, a newly formed 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to elevating local guitarists and bringing global talent to Cape Ann. 

In addition to March Music Month, the Cultural Center will host “Women by Amy Sudarsky: Nude Portraits from the Last Decade,” on view from March 4 through March 29. The exhibition features life-size paintings of women who meet the viewer’s gaze with pride, warmth, and quiet strength. Sudarsky, Artistic Director of Rocky Neck Art Colony, has previously taught drawing and painting at Boston University School of Visual Arts and Lesley University College of Art and Design. The exhibition will be open during concert dates and by appointment throughout March.

A modest admission fee will be charged for concerts ($15 for RNAC Members; $20 for Non-Members). Proceeds will help support this pilot program, with the goal of building momentum and establishing March Music Month as a signature annual event.

For performance schedules, tickets, or more information, visit rockyneckartcolony.org or click HERE. 

The Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) in Rockport, MA is currently receiving consignment submissions of works by Historic American Artists, Highlighting the Cape Ann School, for its Annual Art Auction. The consignment deadline is March 7, and the Auction will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Live Online Only. The Auction Preview Exhibition will be on view for two weeks prior to the auction in the Hibbard and Maddocks Galleries of the RAA&M.

Each year, this prestigious fundraising event attracts serious collectors from across the country, as well as those just starting an art collection. The auction features works by master Cape Ann artists of the past such as: Aldro T. Hibbard, Emile Gruppé, Anthony Thieme, Antonio Cirino, W. Lester Stevens, Jane Peterson, Frederick Mulhaupt, Harry A. Vincent, Max Kuehne, Frederick J. Waugh, Marguerite S. Pearson, Charles Paul Gruppé, Harrison Cady, John Whorf, Theresa Bernstein, Charles Vickery, Paul Strisik, Charles Movalli, and many more. The RAA&M 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 41st year, began with a bequest by founding 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 RAA&M’s major annual fundraising event ever since.

For more information about the Rockport Art Association & Museum and its Annual Art Auction, please visit www.rockportartassn.org/auction.

To make an appointment or to inquire about consigning, please contact Margaret Redington at
978-546-6604, ext. 1002 or auction@rockportartassn.org.

Here are the captions for the attached images:

Featured Consignment in 2025:
Winter, Vermont by Emile Gruppé (1896-1978)
Oil on canvas, 40 x 50 in.

Featured Consignment in 2025:
Bearskin Neck by Antonio Cirino (1888-1983)
Oil on canvas mounted on board, 8 x 10 in.

On Saturday, Dec. 20 at 2:00 The Rockport American Legion Band and the Rockport Elementary School Chorus will perform our holiday concert at the First Congregational Church of Rockport.  

12 School St., Rockport, MA 01966

Admission is free.

The program:

The Rocky Neck Art Colony, in partnership with the Rocky Neck Cultural District, is pleased to announce the third annual Rocky Neck Holiday Art Trek on Saturday, December 13, from 12–5 PM. This festive community event invites visitors to explore the galleries, studios, shops, and restaurants of Gloucester’s historic Rocky Neck Cultural District while discovering unique, locally crafted holiday gifts.

Guests will find a broad selection of original artwork and artisan-made items, including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, and other one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for holiday giving.

Participants may start their journey at any of the ten participating businesses, where they can pick up a Holiday Art Trek Passport—or download it in advance at www.rockyneckartcolony.org. Visitors who collect stamps from all ten locations are invited to stop by The Salted Cod to enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate and receive a free gift.

Highlights of this year’s Art Trek include: 

·       Artisans Makers Market at Gloucester Stage Company

·       A behind-the-scenes look at tools and techniques at David Calvo Wood Carving Studio

·       Artist demonstrations and live music at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center

·       Local Artisan Market, mulled wine, cider, and pub fare at 51 Rocky Neck Restaurant

·       Holiday gifts and refreshments at East Gloucester Provisions and Moxie Gallery

·       And many more festive stops throughout the district.

For details and to download your Holiday Art Trek Passport, visit www.rockyneckartcolony.org. Join us on Saturday, December 13, and experience the creative spirit and holiday warmth of Rocky Neck.

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Come get your Christmas and Holiday shopping done while you sip a beverage, listen to music and buy from over 55 local vendors – food gifts, soaps, lotions, artwork, jewelry, home goods, all unique handcrafted items – something for everyone on your list!

Join us on facebook for updates

Come get your Christmas and Holiday shopping done while you sip a beverage, listen to music and buy from over 55 local vendors – food gifts, soaps, lotions, artwork, jewelry, home goods, all unique handcrafted items – something for everyone on your list!

Join us on facebook for updates

Come get your Christmas and Holiday shopping done while you sip a beverage, listen to music and buy from over 55 local vendors – food gifts, soaps, lotions, artwork, jewelry, home goods, all unique handcrafted items – something for everyone on your list!