Sip your way into rosé season on Thursday, April 30th at 6:00PM with an elegant four-course wine pairing dinner celebrating the wines of Château Minuty, the renowned family estate of Saint-Tropez. Taking place during Beauport Hotel’s 10th year of hospitality, this intimate evening invites guests to experience the spirit of the French Riviera by the harbor. Featured […]
Music at the Beach is a 10 year old free concert series during the summer months in Rockport MA. This is an all age family friendly event held at the Band Stand at Back Beach overlooking Sandy Bay. As the concert series has grown from 4 shows to 11 this coming summer our expenses have […]
Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, 12-5pm 'Emerging Perspectives' is a juried exhibition illuminating the vital and evolving voices of the region’s next generation of artists. This showcase serves as a bridge between the storied traditions of America’s oldest continuously operating art colony and the imaginative inquiries of creators aged 18 to 30. Selected by the […]
Join us for a special Presentation and Exhibition Preview celebrating the opening of our two new Spring and Summer temporary exhibitions: Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things That Aren’t So and a mini-exhibit A Tale of Two Pianos. This exclusive preview offers guests early access to both exhibitions, along with curator-led presentations that […]
A seasonal invitation to soften, restore, and reconnect. Slow, supported postures & breathwork to hydrate fascia, nourish joints, and release tension. Come unwind under the Full Flower Moon.
North Shore Art's 5th Annual Exhibit New England Regional Juried Show is currently open for submissions 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. Vinwood is catering the Gala, and the Bill Dwyer […]
In this workshop, the Backyard Growers team will introduce you to the Square-Foot Gardening Method, which helps gardeners make the most of limited growing space to grow the most food possible for a household. We’ll show you how to do this by using gridded square feet instead of rows. You’ll work with us to create […]
Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, 12-5pm 'Emerging Perspectives' is a juried exhibition illuminating the vital and evolving voices of the region’s next generation of artists. This showcase serves as a bridge between the storied traditions of America’s oldest continuously operating art colony and the imaginative inquiries of creators aged 18 to 30. Selected by the […]
Saturday, May 9, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Janet & William Ellery James Center, CAM Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 CAM Members $5, Non-Members $10. Registration Required. Parking is first come, first served and carpooling is encouraged. Due to limited parking, a shuttle from an additional lot will be available and details […]
Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, 12-5pm 'Emerging Perspectives' is a juried exhibition illuminating the vital and evolving voices of the region’s next generation of artists. This showcase serves as a bridge between the storied traditions of America’s oldest continuously operating art colony and the imaginative inquiries of creators aged 18 to 30. Selected by the […]
Have you ever wished to capture a beautiful lighting effect in paint? Explore the versatility of water-based oils in a small group studio setting. Environmentally friendly and a bit faster drying, this medium offers the texture and finish of traditional oil paints. Learn to see and use color relationships to interpret the effects of light […]
Robin Colodzin's solo exhibition brings together three bodies of work: oil paintings that begin with close observation of the natural world and then depart from the immediate scene, allowing an invented reality to emerge; cave wall paintings that draw on the texture and sensibility of prehistoric cave art, reaching across time toward the earliest forms […]
Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, 12-5pm 'Emerging Perspectives' is a juried exhibition illuminating the vital and evolving voices of the region’s next generation of artists. This showcase serves as a bridge between the storied traditions of America’s oldest continuously operating art colony and the imaginative inquiries of creators aged 18 to 30. Selected by the […]
Robin Colodzin's solo exhibition brings together three bodies of work: oil paintings that begin with close observation of the natural world and then depart from the immediate scene, allowing an invented reality to emerge; cave wall paintings that draw on the texture and sensibility of prehistoric cave art, reaching across time toward the earliest forms […]
During the Weimar Republic (1919 to 1933), Berlin was considered the queerest city in the entire world, as well as a trailblazer of transgender healthcare and culture. Join Milo Todd (The Lilac People) as he discusses the era’s vibrant trans community and its endless series of documented firsts, including terminology, surgeries, rights, memoirs, and music. […]
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: […]
Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, 12-5pm 'Emerging Perspectives' is a juried exhibition illuminating the vital and evolving voices of the region’s next generation of artists. This showcase serves as a bridge between the storied traditions of America’s oldest continuously operating art colony and the imaginative inquiries of creators aged 18 to 30. Selected by the […]
Robin Colodzin's solo exhibition brings together three bodies of work: oil paintings that begin with close observation of the natural world and then depart from the immediate scene, allowing an invented reality to emerge; cave wall paintings that draw on the texture and sensibility of prehistoric cave art, reaching across time toward the earliest forms […]
On Sunday, May 10th, join us for Mother’s Day by the Sea at Beauport Hotel and choose from two beautiful dining experiences. In our oceanfront Grand Ballroom, enjoy a vibrant, chef-curated Mother’s Day Buffet from 10:00AM–2:00PM, priced at $89 per adult and $49 per child. Featuring seasonal favorites and elevated brunch classics, and set against […]
Join us at The Emerson Inn to celebrate mothers at our Mother's Day Brunch by the Sea in the most beautiful setting north of Boston. We will have a brunch buffet and live music and our Bar will be open at 11am, serving Mimosas, Bloody Mary's and other specialties for an additional fee. May 10th| […]
Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, 12-5pm 'Emerging Perspectives' is a juried exhibition illuminating the vital and evolving voices of the region’s next generation of artists. This showcase serves as a bridge between the storied traditions of America’s oldest continuously operating art colony and the imaginative inquiries of creators aged 18 to 30. Selected by the […]
Robin Colodzin's solo exhibition brings together three bodies of work: oil paintings that begin with close observation of the natural world and then depart from the immediate scene, allowing an invented reality to emerge; cave wall paintings that draw on the texture and sensibility of prehistoric cave art, reaching across time toward the earliest forms […]
Robin Colodzin's solo exhibition brings together three bodies of work: oil paintings that begin with close observation of the natural world and then depart from the immediate scene, allowing an invented reality to emerge; cave wall paintings that draw on the texture and sensibility of prehistoric cave art, reaching across time toward the earliest forms […]
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: […]
Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, 12-5pm 'Emerging Perspectives' is a juried exhibition illuminating the vital and evolving voices of the region’s next generation of artists. This showcase serves as a bridge between the storied traditions of America’s oldest continuously operating art colony and the imaginative inquiries of creators aged 18 to 30. Selected by the […]
Robin Colodzin's solo exhibition brings together three bodies of work: oil paintings that begin with close observation of the natural world and then depart from the immediate scene, allowing an invented reality to emerge; cave wall paintings that draw on the texture and sensibility of prehistoric cave art, reaching across time toward the earliest forms […]
Join us for Motif No. 1 Day as we celebrate Rockport’s unique identity as both a historic fishing village and a vibrant artist destination. Centered around the iconic red fishing shack—long a favorite subject for painters and photographers—this beloved annual event brings together the very spirit of Rockport: coastal beauty, creative energy, and community pride. […]
Calling all painters! Come to Cogswell’s Grant for a day of plein air painting. Join fellow artists from all over the North Shore to paint beautiful vistas, including the Essex River and the Great Marsh, farm fields and landscapes, and our eighteenth-century historic house and barns. Slow River Studio will offer free plein air sketching […]
Stock your garden with beautiful vegetable seedlings at Backyard Growers' annual Community Seedling Sale. All seedlings are grown by Cedar Rock Gardens in West Gloucester and proceeds support Backyard Growers' work cultivating equitable access to the resources, space & knowledge people need to grow their own food in our community. Learn more at www.backyardgrowers.org. Plus, […]
Stock your garden with beautiful vegetable seedlings at Backyard Growers' annual Community Seedling Sale. All seedlings are grown by Cedar Rock Gardens in West Gloucester and proceeds support Backyard Growers' work cultivating equitable access to the resources, space & knowledge people need to grow their own food in our community. Learn more at www.backyardgrowers.org. Plus, this […]
Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, 12-5pm 'Emerging Perspectives' is a juried exhibition illuminating the vital and evolving voices of the region’s next generation of artists. This showcase serves as a bridge between the storied traditions of America’s oldest continuously operating art colony and the imaginative inquiries of creators aged 18 to 30. Selected by the […]
Robin Colodzin's solo exhibition brings together three bodies of work: oil paintings that begin with close observation of the natural world and then depart from the immediate scene, allowing an invented reality to emerge; cave wall paintings that draw on the texture and sensibility of prehistoric cave art, reaching across time toward the earliest forms […]
Nurture your body, mind and spirit in this heart-centered afternoon of rest and renewal. Gentle Yin-Yoga Reiki energy healing Herbal tea & seasonal wellness discussion Leave feeling grounded, supported, and inspired-with simple practices to carry into your daily life.
'Play as Practice' is a five-artist exhibition which explores the relationship between formal work and studio play. The show brings together works by Pratt, Marino, Isabel Bacon, Margaret Sweet, and Julia Von Metzsch, five painters whose studio practices each walk the line between abstraction and representation. Sketches, collages, and experimental work are shown alongside finished […]
'Rhythm and Rhyme' is a juried exhibition showcasing work inspired by music or musical lyrics at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck. The structural pattern of music, including melody, harmony, tempo, and texture, has long been a muse for the visual arts. A song’s lyric quality may also evoke powerful imagery and stir the imagination. […]
FREE SHOW! 21+, Positive I.D. Required Doors at 6pm Show at 7pm This is a perfect opportunity to check out The Cut's incredible music venue - killer sightlines, banger sound system, huge dance floor and 2 large bars! The Bordellos describe themselves as, "The second best bar band on the North Shore and most of […]
'Play as Practice' is a five-artist exhibition which explores the relationship between formal work and studio play. The show brings together works by Pratt, Marino, Isabel Bacon, Margaret Sweet, and Julia Von Metzsch, five painters whose studio practices each walk the line between abstraction and representation. Sketches, collages, and experimental work are shown alongside finished […]
'Rhythm and Rhyme' is a juried exhibition showcasing work inspired by music or musical lyrics at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck. The structural pattern of music, including melody, harmony, tempo, and texture, has long been a muse for the visual arts. A song’s lyric quality may also evoke powerful imagery and stir the imagination. […]
Dead to the Core is Sam Bouve (Bass), Sean Galbraith (Guitar), John Spurr (Drums), Phil Todisco (Guitar), and Scotty King (Keys). This collective of North Shore original artists, songwriters, and producers came together in 2020 to honor the timeless catalog of the Grateful Dead with a fresh and innovative approach. Dead to the Core celebrates […]
Sign up to join one of Rocky Neck Art Colony’s passionate volunteer guides for an insightful historic walking tour of Rocky Neck! Explore the neighborhood’s rich artistic and maritime past as you visit artists' studios, historic fishing shacks, galleries, and more. Discover how today’s vibrant art scene continues to shape this iconic community. Monthly tours […]
'Play as Practice' is a five-artist exhibition which explores the relationship between formal work and studio play. The show brings together works by Pratt, Marino, Isabel Bacon, Margaret Sweet, and Julia Von Metzsch, five painters whose studio practices each walk the line between abstraction and representation. Sketches, collages, and experimental work are shown alongside finished […]
'Rhythm and Rhyme' is a juried exhibition showcasing work inspired by music or musical lyrics at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck. The structural pattern of music, including melody, harmony, tempo, and texture, has long been a muse for the visual arts. A song’s lyric quality may also evoke powerful imagery and stir the imagination. […]
'Play as Practice' is a five-artist exhibition which explores the relationship between formal work and studio play. The show brings together works by Pratt, Marino, Isabel Bacon, Margaret Sweet, and Julia Von Metzsch, five painters whose studio practices each walk the line between abstraction and representation. Sketches, collages, and experimental work are shown alongside finished […]
'Rhythm and Rhyme' is a juried exhibition showcasing work inspired by music or musical lyrics at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck. The structural pattern of music, including melody, harmony, tempo, and texture, has long been a muse for the visual arts. A song’s lyric quality may also evoke powerful imagery and stir the imagination. […]
In Humor and Hope for Humanity, Jimmy takes us on a very funny and soul-searching journey from his Boston roots as an aspiring comic and street performer to network television, Harvard, a run for political office and up to the present 2026 moment. – Humorist for 60 Minutes II – Harvard Commencement Speaker – Three […]
'Play as Practice' is a five-artist exhibition which explores the relationship between formal work and studio play. The show brings together works by Pratt, Marino, Isabel Bacon, Margaret Sweet, and Julia Von Metzsch, five painters whose studio practices each walk the line between abstraction and representation. Sketches, collages, and experimental work are shown alongside finished […]
Elevate your weeknight above Gloucester Harbor. Join us on the Birdseye Rooftop for live music, handcrafted cocktails, and golden hour views stretching from the working waterfront to downtown Gloucester, all paired with relaxed rooftop vibes and a sunset soundtrack to carry you into the evening. Slip into the pool or unwind in the hot tub […]
Rooted in centuries-old traditions, Tai Chi and Qigong focus on balance, flow, alignment, and mindful awareness, offering gentle yet powerful practices to enhance flexibility, stability, mental clarity, and overall well-being. This monthly class is led by Suzanne Sweeney, a dedicated practitioner since 2007 and instructor since 2016, with extensive training in Tai Chi, Qigong, and […]
Elevate your weeknight above Gloucester Harbor. Join us on the Birdseye Rooftop for live music, handcrafted cocktails, and golden hour views stretching from the working waterfront to downtown Gloucester, all paired with relaxed rooftop vibes and a sunset soundtrack to carry you into the evening. Slip into the pool or unwind in the hot tub […]
'Play as Practice' is a five-artist exhibition which explores the relationship between formal work and studio play. The show brings together works by Pratt, Marino, Isabel Bacon, Margaret Sweet, and Julia Von Metzsch, five painters whose studio practices each walk the line between abstraction and representation. Sketches, collages, and experimental work are shown alongside finished […]
'Rhythm and Rhyme' is a juried exhibition showcasing work inspired by music or musical lyrics at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck. The structural pattern of music, including melody, harmony, tempo, and texture, has long been a muse for the visual arts. A song’s lyric quality may also evoke powerful imagery and stir the imagination. […]
We are so thrilled to be able to share that we will once again be guests of the very generous folks at DRIFT Gloucester for our “Out By the Sea: Cape Ann Pride Kick-Off Party,” on Thursday, May 28, 5-7 PM, no cover, no tickets, just community joy. We are so grateful to all those […]
The Marvin Waller Retrospective at the North Shore Arts Association celebrates the life and legacy of Cape Ann fine artist, Marvin Waller (1928–1994). Born in Chicago, and ultimately settling in Rockport, Massachusetts in 1959, Waller produced numerous drawings, woodcuts, and paintings inspired by his life on Cape Ann and informed by his training in drawing […]
Join us all summer long for our Lobster Lunch Cruises! Cruise along the beautiful Gloucester Harbor as you indulge in a decadent lobster lunch including Traditional Ipswich Clam Chowder, 1.25 Pound Steamed New England Lobster, Brown Sugar & Bourbon BBQ Chicken and more. Sip on refreshing seasonal cocktails, while enjoying sweeping views and a salty […]
'Play as Practice' is a five-artist exhibition which explores the relationship between formal work and studio play. The show brings together works by Pratt, Marino, Isabel Bacon, Margaret Sweet, and Julia Von Metzsch, five painters whose studio practices each walk the line between abstraction and representation. Sketches, collages, and experimental work are shown alongside finished […]
'Rhythm and Rhyme' is a juried exhibition showcasing work inspired by music or musical lyrics at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck. The structural pattern of music, including melody, harmony, tempo, and texture, has long been a muse for the visual arts. A song’s lyric quality may also evoke powerful imagery and stir the imagination. […]
The Marvin Waller Retrospective at the North Shore Arts Association celebrates the life and legacy of Cape Ann fine artist, Marvin Waller (1928–1994). Born in Chicago, and ultimately settling in Rockport, Massachusetts in 1959, Waller produced numerous drawings, woodcuts, and paintings inspired by his life on Cape Ann and informed by his training in drawing […]
'Play as Practice' is a five-artist exhibition which explores the relationship between formal work and studio play. The show brings together works by Pratt, Marino, Isabel Bacon, Margaret Sweet, and Julia Von Metzsch, five painters whose studio practices each walk the line between abstraction and representation. Sketches, collages, and experimental work are shown alongside finished […]
'Rhythm and Rhyme' is a juried exhibition showcasing work inspired by music or musical lyrics at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck. The structural pattern of music, including melody, harmony, tempo, and texture, has long been a muse for the visual arts. A song’s lyric quality may also evoke powerful imagery and stir the imagination. […]
The Marvin Waller Retrospective at the North Shore Arts Association celebrates the life and legacy of Cape Ann fine artist, Marvin Waller (1928–1994). Born in Chicago, and ultimately settling in Rockport, Massachusetts in 1959, Waller produced numerous drawings, woodcuts, and paintings inspired by his life on Cape Ann and informed by his training in drawing […]
'Play as Practice' is a five-artist exhibition which explores the relationship between formal work and studio play. The show brings together works by Pratt, Marino, Isabel Bacon, Margaret Sweet, and Julia Von Metzsch, five painters whose studio practices each walk the line between abstraction and representation. Sketches, collages, and experimental work are shown alongside finished […]
'Rhythm and Rhyme' is a juried exhibition showcasing work inspired by music or musical lyrics at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck. The structural pattern of music, including melody, harmony, tempo, and texture, has long been a muse for the visual arts. A song’s lyric quality may also evoke powerful imagery and stir the imagination. […]