Posted on by James Eves

Cove Gallery 2025 Season — Call for Proposals

The Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to announce that it is accepting exhibition proposals for the 2025 season at Cove Gallery on Rocky Neck in Gloucester. The spacious and well-lit gallery is located on the Smith Cove waterfront in America’s oldest working art colony, an area that attracts visitors all season long to shop for fine art and crafts, visit historic sites and dine in nearby restaurants.

Exhibition proposals will be reviewed by a group of independent jurors to fill 5 openings running from late-May through early October. The jury will be looking for proposals with thematic and aesthetic cohesion featuring work by dedicated artists in any/all media.

The deadline to submit a proposal is Monday, February 10, 2025. It is strongly recommended that anyone interested in this opportunity read the brief carefully and communicate with the Program Director early in the process to avoid unseen delays. Artists will be notified of acceptance in February, allowing sufficient time to prepare their shows.

The Call for Proposals can be found here:
https://rockyneckartcolony.org/call-for-proposals/

RNAC acknowledges the generosity of Mark Goetemann who has donated the use of the former home and gallery space of his late parents, Gordon and Judth Goetemann, to honor their legacy as artists, as inveterate supporters of artistic excellence, and to carry on their commitment to keeping Rocky Neck a haven for artists and art lovers. 

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The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, residencies, historical tours, and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester, Massachusetts, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces, open to the public for free, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.), a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.), open seasonally.. Check the website, www.rockyneckartcolony.org, for hours, openings and special events. For more information, see the website or call 978-515-7004.

Baraka’s Holiday Open Studio & Sale!

Sunday, November 17th – 10 AM till 3PM

3 Lighthouse Way Apt. #2 Gloucester, MA 01930 . 978-869-3636Prints, Gliclees, Original Paintings & Mixed Media Monotypes, Women of History and Myth, Sacred Landscapes, Beautiful Art Cards, Magnets, & Hand-Painted Spirit Stones

Come and view some of the original artwork for the Women of the Celts ~Oracle Deck, to be published in 2025/26

WELCOME!!
PLEASE PARK IN THE STREET.~ THANK YOU
& follow the signs for my art sale!!

Breakfast At Kalamata

Posted on by Pat D

A fellow volunteer at the Stage Fort Park Welcome Center (Cynthia I believe) recommended we try the Kalamata Greek Kitchen on Main St for breakfast so we did! I rarely am ready for a traditional breakfast during traditional breakfast hours, but on this day I was READY. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and Jim got blueberry pancakes. The pancakes (with REAL blueberries) was outstanding and my sandwich filled me up perfectly. Although this included photo makes it appear to be relatively empty, several people came for a planned morning gathering while we were there. I have had several lunches here since opening the store at 44 Main St and now I have 2 reasons to go: breakfast and lunch! Thanks for the tip, Cynthia!

$1 Oysters & Updated Hours

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Make a reservation!

Come on by Sundays for football and $1 Oysters from 4pm – 6pm!

Our new hours are:
Wednesday : 4pm – Midnight
Thursday : 4pm – Midnight
Friday : 4pm – Midnight
Saturday : 11am – Midnight
Sunday : 11am – Midnight
(Kitchen at The Cut’s main menu is served 4pm – 10pm, drinks and the Street Food menu are available until midnight and Saturdays and Sundays starting at 11am)

Visit Our Website

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Make a Reservation

$1 Oysters & Updated Hours

Do you like the idea of a 12 team college football playoff?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

First off let me say that I’ll always be sad BC left the Big East. The Big East was a once proud conference that mattered and I grew up rooting for BC.

Having said that, what’s done is done and this format seems pretty exciting if you’re a football fan.

Who, if anyone do you root for in College football? Gonna be interesting…

Another great sculpture from Gloucester’s own talented artist

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Kris Francis is a wonderful artist.  You can find more information on JFK metal on his Instagram.  Kris makes all his sculptures from recycled materials.

SAVE THE DATE

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

The Women’s Community Club of Magnolia Holiday Fair is a great time with beautiful gifts and goods.  Thank you for shopping local.

 

 

Thank You Kind People of Gloucester

Posted on by Pat D

I had everything set up at the shop and was settling in to accept customers and visitors when a very strong gust of wind tunneled down Main St. It completely knocked over my standing card rack and a new glass ornament display sending notecards flying on the wind down the street amongst the dry leaves. Luckily no one was struck by any of the debris and several people stopped to assist. I am very grateful to these very nice people but was so flustered that I did not thank them properly. So, thanks so much for the assist you lovely people. If you are one of these helpers, please stop back at 44 Main St and say hello. I’d like to gift you a pair of notecards (your choice). Also to celebrate a renewal in my faith with human kindness, all notecards will be on sale for $3 each until Thanksgiving. You can keep up with the current hours at 44 Main St on my Instagram Pat D’s Photos. Open this week Thursday Nov 14 from 11-5 or by reaching out in comments or on Messenger. Here’s some of the mess and some of the notecards on sale.

A day at Appleton Farms

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Saturday was a beautiful day to spend at Appleton Farms.  The animals, veggies and a great fall show.

susmade.com

Check out this website.  This company makes pocketbooks, back packs, etc.  out of plastic bottles.  Great idea.  Here is an example of product that I actually bought for a Christmas present.  This company is in Gloucester.

Discover Gloucester Celebrates Community Excellence with 2024 Award Winners at Holiday Luncheon

Posted on by James Eves

Discover Gloucester is pleased to announce this year’s distinguished award recipients who will be celebrated at the 2024 Holiday Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, December 12, at Cruiseport Gloucester. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon program starting at 12:00 p.m. 

This annual event brings together community leaders, business owners, and residents to recognize individuals whose contributions have helped shape Gloucester into an authentic and dynamic destination.

The 2024 Discover Gloucester Award Winners are:

Exceptional Service Award
Awarded to “Beauport Bob” of Beauport Hospitality Group
This award honors an individual or establishment that has consistently gone above and beyond to promote Gloucester as a top destination. Through exceptional service, “Beauport Bob” has demonstrated a commitment to providing memorable experiences for visitors near and far, while supporting the core values of Gloucester’s hospitality industry.

Outstanding Appreciation Award
Awarded to Zach Sears of Minglewood Harborside
This award recognizes individuals or organizations whose dedication has strengthened Gloucester’s position as a valuable and authentic visitor destination. Zach Sears has fostered resilient community connections, showing exemplary devotion to both residents and visitors alike. 

Cultural Heritage / Harbor of Learning Award
Awarded to Mary Kay Taylor of Maritime Heritage Charters / Schooner Ardelle
This award celebrates those dedicated to preserving Gloucester’s cultural heritage and educating others on its maritime legacy. Mary Kay Taylor has been instrumental in sharing Gloucester’s rich history and fostering appreciation for the unique experiences that Gloucester has to offer.

The Tobin Dominick Leadership Award
Awarded to John Orlando of Harborview Inn
This legacy award honors leaders with longstanding contributions to Gloucester’s tourism industry. John Orlando is recognized as a community pillar, demonstrating a lasting commitment to supporting Gloucester’s tourism and hospitality sector and embodying the leadership qualities that inspire others to invest in this special destination.

The Awards Celebration and Holiday Luncheon is sponsored by Cruiseport Gloucester.

Join us on December 12, at Cruiseport Gloucester, to celebrate these remarkable individuals and their impact on Gloucester’s vibrant community and tourism landscape. To purchase tickets to the Holiday Awards Luncheon, please visit: https://gloucester-tourism-alliance-dba-discover-gloucester.square.site/

For further details, please contact:
Brittany DiCologero
Discover Gloucester
brittany@discovergloucester.com | (978) 949-1644
discovergloucester.com

About Discover Gloucester
As the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Gloucester, Discover Gloucester works to promote tourism and the visitor based economy by increasing awareness of Gloucester as a desirable visitor destination while also improving the quality of life for Gloucester residents and local business owners with positive economic benefits.

Discover Gloucester is a nonprofit 501-C-6, with grant support from the City of Gloucester, along with tourism-related local businesses that invest in advertising in our annual Discover Gloucester Visitor Guide and specially designed cooperative advertising packages and social media campaigns.