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  • Tue 6

    Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea

    October 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea
    Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    “Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea” explores the artistic bond between three pivotal 20th century American artists—Milton Avery (1885–1965), Adolph Gottlieb (1903–1974), and Mark Rothko (1903-1970)—whose shared summers in Gloucester, Massachusetts, from the 1920s to the mid-1940s had a lasting impact on their work. The exhibit is being presented through a collaboration between the […]

  • Wed 7
    Cape Ann Plein Air

    Cape Ann Plein Air

    October 7 Cape Ann Plein Air
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    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Cape Ann Plein Air, October 3–11, 2026, a beloved annual festival welcoming artists to paint Gloucester and Cape Ann en plein air. Enjoy live painting, special exhibitions, artist demos, and opportunities to meet and collect work from participating painters. A must-see week for art lovers and visitors alike!

  • Wed 7

    Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea

    October 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea
    Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    “Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea” explores the artistic bond between three pivotal 20th century American artists—Milton Avery (1885–1965), Adolph Gottlieb (1903–1974), and Mark Rothko (1903-1970)—whose shared summers in Gloucester, Massachusetts, from the 1920s to the mid-1940s had a lasting impact on their work. The exhibit is being presented through a collaboration between the […]

  • Wed 7

    CAM Studio Art: Design and Print the Folly Cove Way

    October 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CAM Studio Art: Design and Print the Folly Cove Way
    Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Step into the spirit of the legendary Folly Cove Designers and learn the art of block printing with artist Mary Rhinelander in this four-week course. This class blends design fundamentals, creative play, and the rich history of Cape Ann’s iconic design collective. Referencing her unpublished book, Design and How, you’ll explore the principles of design […]

    $160
  • Thu 8
    Cape Ann Plein Air

    Cape Ann Plein Air

    October 8 Cape Ann Plein Air
    Locations Vary

    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Cape Ann Plein Air, October 3–11, 2026, a beloved annual festival welcoming artists to paint Gloucester and Cape Ann en plein air. Enjoy live painting, special exhibitions, artist demos, and opportunities to meet and collect work from participating painters. A must-see week for art lovers and visitors alike!

  • Thu 8

    Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea

    October 8 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea
    Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    “Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea” explores the artistic bond between three pivotal 20th century American artists—Milton Avery (1885–1965), Adolph Gottlieb (1903–1974), and Mark Rothko (1903-1970)—whose shared summers in Gloucester, Massachusetts, from the 1920s to the mid-1940s had a lasting impact on their work. The exhibit is being presented through a collaboration between the […]

  • Thu 8

    En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler

    October 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler
    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave., Gloucester, MA, United States

    From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! This two-hour session includes a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson. All you need to bring is a sketchbook, pencils, a ruler, and an eraser. Please note: […]

    $25.00
  • Thu 8

    Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight

    October 8 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight
    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave., Gloucester, MA, United States

    From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene Fenton Hammond’s extensive astrological writings under a mysterious pen name, this 55-minute, fully-guided specialty tour sets the stage for a fun and informative seasonal experience unlike any other. The dramatic, Gothic-inspired architecture of the Museum and the twilight […]

    $27.50 – $35.00
  • Thu 8

    Nervous Guys | G Gordon Gritty | The Chip Rockers | Beware the Dangers of a Ghost Scorpion

    October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Cut 177 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Four bands, one night. Indie Punk, 2 Tone Ska, Mysterious Surf Rock

  • Fri 9
    Cape Ann Plein Air

    Cape Ann Plein Air

    October 9 Cape Ann Plein Air
    Locations Vary

    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Cape Ann Plein Air, October 3–11, 2026, a beloved annual festival welcoming artists to paint Gloucester and Cape Ann en plein air. Enjoy live painting, […]

  • Fri 9

    Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea

    October 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea
    Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    “Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea” explores the artistic bond between three pivotal 20th century American artists—Milton Avery (1885–1965), Adolph Gottlieb (1903–1974), and Mark Rothko (1903-1970)—whose shared summers in Gloucester, Massachusetts, from the 1920s to the mid-1940s had a lasting impact on their work. The exhibit is being presented through a collaboration between the […]

  • Fri 9

    Captain Elias Davis House Tour

    October 9 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Captain Elias Davis House Tour
    Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? Step inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture, craftsmanship, and everyday objects reveal the lives […]

    Free with General Admission
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