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 the Cape Ann Artisans for a creative journey through ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, photography, and textiles during their free 2025 self-guided Open Studio Tours. June 6-7, 2026 and October 10-11,2026 The Cape Ann Artisans are part of a vibrant arts community, located along the scenic North Shore of Massachusetts. The Tour is […]
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. […]
When a concerned mother finds her son with an “inappropriate” book, an attempt to reason with the local librarian erupts into an explosive, town-wide confrontation. As tensions rise and consequences escalate, we learn that these women have more that connects them than what meets the eye. Bad Books explores the first impressions and raucous debates […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
