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The Rockport Art Association & Museum is one of the oldest and most active art organizations in the country. The Associ-
ation has a long and distinguished history that has spanned a full century. Each year the RAA&M welcomes thousands
of visitors from all over the world. In 1921, a small group of artists attracted by the beauty and hospitality of Rockport, founded the Rockport Art
Association in the studio of the late Aldro T. The RAA&M was established as an artist cooperative
and social gathering place for artists and art lovers. On July 12, 1929 the Rockport Art Association & Museum found its
permanent home at The Old Tavern building, 12 Main Street. Built in 1787, the building was originally a sea
captain’s house and over the years it has also been an inn, a tavern and a stage coach stop. The Maddocks barn
gallery dates back to the mid-1800s and its history is reflected in the old wooden beams and sliding barn
door. The RAA&M continues to be one of Cape Ann’s most prominent cultural beacons. Since its founding, the Associa-
tion has steadily increased in size and currently includes approximately 300 artist & photography members
(selected through a jury process), and 400 contributing members. By promoting year-round programs of classes, lectures, demonstrations, exhibitions and community outreach,
as well as an impressive museum collection, the RAA&M remains dedicated to its mission of making fine art appre-
ciation accessible to all.

Learn the techniques of Layer & Glaze in Oils at our upcoming workshop with Todd Bonita on Saturday, November 14 from 9:...
10/17/2026

Learn the techniques of Layer & Glaze in Oils at our upcoming workshop with Todd Bonita on Saturday, November 14 from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Sign up here: https://www.rockportartassn.org/adult-education/layer-glaze-in-oils-workshop-with-todd-bonita

This one-day intensive painting class will introduce you to the classical techniques of grissaille underpaintings and oil glazing. We will complete a single painting using an umber and white underpainting, then move on to glazing techniques with thin, transparent washes of color to achieve a luminous effect.

Throughout the workshop, we’ll take time to analyze the elements of drawing, design, and value sensitivity. Our goal is to simplify the painting process and create a work with mood, atmosphere, and poetic depth. This workshop is packed with time-tested information and techniques invaluable to beginners and advanced painters alike.

Featured here: Todd Bonita, 'The Lake'

It's a great weekend to see the exhibition 'Riding The Waves: Art Of The Schooner Adventure' by our Juried Artist Member...
10/17/2026

It's a great weekend to see the exhibition 'Riding The Waves: Art Of The Schooner Adventure' by our Juried Artist Members! It's on view in the Maddocks Gallery through November 8.
'Schooner Adventure & the Dog Bar' - Photo is courtesy of Carin Macnamara ©2026.

Join us on Saturday, October 17 at 1pm for the Reception for Spirited Seas: Law Hamilton’s Solo Photography Show at the ...
10/15/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 17 at 1pm for the Reception for Spirited Seas: Law Hamilton’s Solo Photography Show at the Rockport Art Association & Museum!

Featured here: Law Hamilton, 'Break Point,' Photograph

“Long Shadows,” by Bernard Corey (1914-2000), takes us on a ride to experience the bucolic New England countryside. Hint...
10/14/2026

“Long Shadows,” by Bernard Corey (1914-2000), takes us on a ride to experience the bucolic New England countryside. Hints of autumn can be felt in the artist's sensitive eye for nature’s color.
Bernard Corey, known for his delicate landscapes, was devoted to open air painting.
On view in Impressions of the New England Landscape - RAA&M Collection Show
Aug 15-Oct 18, 2026

Our Fall Exhibition artwork by our Juried Artist Members is for sale here in the Hibbard Gallery! Which of these works w...
10/13/2026

Our Fall Exhibition artwork by our Juried Artist Members is for sale here in the Hibbard Gallery! Which of these works will capture your imagination?

Featured here:

Anthony Tomaselli, 'Late Afternoon, Rome' – David P. Curtis Memorial Award for excellence in traditional landscape painting in oil.

Liné Tutwiler, 'City Garden' – Kim Simmonds Memorial Award for excellence in painting, given in his memory by Stapleton Kearns.

Susan Termyn, 'Log Road, Vermont' – Rockport Art Association and Museum Award for excellence in painting, graphics, or sculpture.

Melissa Cox, 'Thacher Island Sunset' – Rockport Art Association and Museum Award for excellence in photography.

Register by October 12 for Dimitry Papkov's online class, Editing for Landscape Photography! You don't want to miss this...
10/11/2026

Register by October 12 for Dimitry Papkov's online class, Editing for Landscape Photography! You don't want to miss this!

https://www.rockportartassn.org/adult-education/editing-for-landscape-photography-online-class-with-dimitry-papkov

Good editing isn't about pushing sliders, it is about translating what you saw and felt in the field into the finished photograph. In this four-session online class, we'll build a complete Lightroom Classic-based workflow for landscape photography, from organizing and developing your files to advanced masking, panoramas, exposure blending, and selected Photoshop techniques.

The final session will focus on editing participant images from start to finish. Sessions will be recorded and made available to participants together with the image files used in class.

The class will run on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:30pm on October 19, October 26, November 2, and November 9.

Portrait of Dimitry Papkov by Jia Lu

Join us this Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm for Leo Mancini-Hresko's portrait painting demonstration at the Rockport Art A...
10/10/2026

Join us this Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm for Leo Mancini-Hresko's portrait painting demonstration at the Rockport Art Association & Museum!

Register today to reserve your spot: https://www.rockportartassn.org/2026-leo-mancinihresko

Leo Mancini-Hresko will be exploring his approach to painting the human head and how it closely parallels his method for painting the landscape. Over the course of the demonstration, Leo will discuss local color, light and shade, and the importance of working from the general toward the specific in order to achieve a strong likeness. Throughout the demo, Leo will be happy to answer questions, and a selection of his portrait work will be on view during the event.

Portrait by Leo Mancini-Hresko

Big thanks to the Rockport Garden Club for this bountiful autumnal skiff gracing our lawn! It's a gorgeous day--perfect ...
10/10/2026

Big thanks to the Rockport Garden Club for this bountiful autumnal skiff gracing our lawn! It's a gorgeous day--perfect for strolling and stopping in to see our galleries full of one-of-a-kind original art. We're open until 7:00 PM tonight and look forward to welcoming you!

A sweeping autumn cloudscape, “The Wind Breathes,” by David P. Curtis (1950-2021), is a great example of the artist expe...
10/10/2026

A sweeping autumn cloudscape, “The Wind Breathes,” by David P. Curtis (1950-2021), is a great example of the artist experience with nature expressed on canvas.
Many artists today developed their passion to paint the New England landscape thanks to David's passion to teach and share his love for outdoor painting.
On view in Impressions of the New England Landscape RAA&M Collection Show
Aug 15-Oct.18, 2026

RAA&M NATIONAL JURIED SHOWNovember 14 – December 31, 2026GALA & AWARDS RECEPTION:Friday, November 13, 6:00-8:00 PMOver $...
10/07/2026

RAA&M NATIONAL JURIED SHOW
November 14 – December 31, 2026

GALA & AWARDS RECEPTION:
Friday, November 13, 6:00-8:00 PM
Over $26,000 in Awards!

Please join us November 13 for the Gala Opening of RAA&M National 2026 to celebrate the best of contemporary and traditional art from around the country.

Early Bird Gala Ticket Price through October!

More Information & Gala Tickets:
www.rockportartassn.org/raam-national

Address

12 Main Street
Rockport, MA
01966

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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(978) 546-6604

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