Rocky Neck Art Colony

Rocky Neck Art Colony Rocky Neck Art Colony is an energetic, creative community well known for its exceptional geographic
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Rocky Neck Art Colony is an energetic, creative community well known for its exceptional geographic beauty and rich cultural history.

08/27/2026

Catch the last Culture Splash on Rocky Neck this Thursday from 4-7pm! Savor the late summer and celebrate local art and culture in the Rocky Neck Cultural District with live music, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, exhibitions, free water shuttle, and so much more.

Here is this line-up of the Culture Splash Signature Events for August 27:

5-7pm : Folk Electric: Wayfaring Stranger | Cultural Center at Rocky Neck

4-7pm: Opening Reception: Opening Reception-Piece by Piece: The Art of Assemblage, Where 1 + 1 = 3 | Cove Gallery

4-6pm : Oil Demo with Vincent Crotty | North Shore Arts Association

4-7pm : Popup Gallery @ 5 Madfish Wharf

5-7pm: Live Music: with Seadragons Acoustic | Accommodations at Rocky Neck

Free water shuttle rides with Cape Ann Water Shuttle & Harbor Tours (Thursdays only) from 4-8pm. Enjoy local fare and beverages at the Salted Cod Arthouse and at 51 Rocky Neck Restaurant. For event details visit discovergloucester.com/culturesplash.

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NEW EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTIONPiece by Piece: The Art of Assemblage, Where 1 + 1 = 3August 27 - September 20Opening Rec...
08/25/2026

NEW EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION
Piece by Piece: The Art of Assemblage, Where 1 + 1 = 3
August 27 - September 20
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 27, 4-7pm
Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester

Discover the magic when individual objects, no matters how similar or different, are joined into an entirely new work at the Cove Gallery in Rocky Neck.

The act of assembly reveals, to the artist, new forms, new relationships of color and shape. Perhaps another unit can be placed over here, or a new piece added there, giving a fresh and unexpected whole. These works by five Rocky Neck Art Colony members — David Covert, Brian Murphy, Marion Powers, Judy Robinson-Cox, and Beth Williams — explore assemblage, in its broadest sense.

Using materials ranging from wire, corrugated cardboard, reclaimed wood and hardware, to toy figures, rocks, and recycled flameworked glass the pieces become, in the hands of the contributing artists, surprising and delightful 3-D works.

Visit rockyneckartcolony.org for more details.
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What an amazing evening for this year's Paint Out on Rocky Neck! Thank you to everyone who came out to paint, admire the...
08/20/2026

What an amazing evening for this year's Paint Out on Rocky Neck!

Thank you to everyone who came out to paint, admire the artists at work and helped make the evening so wonderful. Many congratulations to all of the winners!

We would like to send special thank you to our amazing partners at Cape Ann Plein Air and Cape Ann Art Haven for making this event possible.

08/20/2026

Join us today for more summer fun at Culture Splash in the Rocky Neck Cultural District from 4-7pm.

Dive into this free weekly outdoor series where gallery openings, live music, artist demonstrations, and open studios spill out along the waterfront.

Here are this week’s Culture Splash Signature Events: August 20:

5-7pm : Live Music with BrassFed Nation | Cultural Center at Rocky Neck

6:30-7:30pm: Gallery RAG presents FLOATING:NORTH, a site-specific performance featuring Norwegian artists Laurie “Sky Smith Vestøl and Christine Caldino Vik Bratvold | Oakes Cove, Wonson Street

4-6pm : Oil Demo with Susan Lynn | North Shore Arts Association

4-7pm : Popup Gallery @ 5 Madfish Wharf

5-7pm: Live Acoustic Music: with Solitude | Accommodations at Rocky Neck

7:30pm: World Premiere of Dalloway: First Love | Gloucester Stage

For event details and the full schedule of Culture Splash events, visit discovergloucester.com/culturesplash.

Come celebrate the arts by land and sea with us! Free water shuttle rides with Cape Ann Water Shuttle & Harbor Tours (Thursdays only) from 4-8pm. Enjoy local fare and beverages at the Salted Cod Arthouse and at 51 Rocky Neck Restaurant.

Join us this Wednesday, August 19 at 3pm for the Sunset Paint Out on the Neck, a special plein air event where artists t...
08/17/2026

Join us this Wednesday, August 19 at 3pm for the Sunset Paint Out on the Neck, a special plein air event where artists take their easels outdoors and let the golden hour do the work!

Registration is still open and we hope you can join us for this spectacular event. Registration is required: capeannpleinair.org/2026-rnac-culture-splash-paint-out

Hosted by Cape Ann Plein Air in partnership with Rocky Neck Art Colony and Cape Ann Art Haven , this is a beautiful evening you won’t want to miss.

Whether you’re picking up a brush or soaking in the scenery, come experience art being made in one of New England’s most iconic waterfront settings.

Cape Ann Plein Air Cape Ann Art Haven

08/17/2026

Shout out to Knotted Pine for an amazing evening of music last Thursday at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck! Loved having you join us for Culture Splash!!!

08/13/2026

Come make a splash at Culture Splash! Join us this week for more summer fun in the Rocky Neck Cultural District.

Dive into this free weekly outdoor series where gallery openings, live music, artist demonstrations, and open studios spill out along the waterfront.

Here are this week’s Culture Splash Signature Events: August 13.

5-7pm : Live Music with Knotted Pine Band, and Pop Up Art Show featuring artwork by local artists Jane Keddy, Mary Rhinelander, Deborah Way, and Linda Kauss | Culutral Center at Rocky Neck

4-6pm : Watercolor Demo with Marion Hall | North Shore Arts Association

4-6pm : Art on the Deck at the Ice Cream Gallery

4-6pm: Meet and Greet Puppies from Cape Ann Animal Aid at Moxie Gallery

4-7pm : Popup Gallery @ 5 Madfish Wharf

5-7pm: Live Music: Jazz with Karen Ristuben, Steve Yost, and John Hicks | Accommodations at Rocky Neck

For event details and the full schedule of Culture Splash events, visit discovergloucester.com/culturesplash.

Come celebrate the arts by land and sea with us! Free water shuttle rides with Cape Ann Water Shuttle & Harbor Tours (Thursdays only) from 4-8pm. Enjoy local fare and beverages at the Salted Cod Arthouse and at 51 Rocky Neck Restaurant.

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NEW EXHIBITION & OPENING RECEPTIONMaking an ImpressionAugust 13 - September 20Gallery Hours: Thursday, 12-7pm; Friday-Su...
08/12/2026

NEW EXHIBITION & OPENING RECEPTION
Making an Impression
August 13 - September 20
Gallery Hours: Thursday, 12-7pm; Friday-Sunday, 12-5pm
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 16, 5-7pm
Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester

"Making an Impression" features work by 19 artists from Cape Ann and beyond whose practices encompass a wide range of printmaking techniques. Through traditional and contemporary approaches, the exhibition explores the creative possibilities of the medium, offering a thoughtfully curated selection that reflects the diversity of printmaking today. The exhibition invites visitors to discover the many ways artists continue to push the boundaries of this historic medium while honoring its rich traditions.

The public is invited to attend the Artists' Reception on Sunday, August 16, from 5-7pm. View the exhibition, meet the participating artists, and enjoy light refreshments in the gallery.

Visit rockyneckartcolony.org for more exhibition information.

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6 Wonson Street
Gloucester, MA
01930

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Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+19785157004

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