Local Colors Artist Cooperative to Celebrate 37 Years on Main Street
On Friday, November 6, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative invites the public to join in celebrating its 37th anniversary. Since 1989, Local Colors has operated as an ongoing center for creativity and commerce in downtown Gloucester.What does it take for a relatively small business to endure for nearly 4 decades? For Local Colors’ member artists, it means taking on the collective responsibility of maintaining a gallery and staying active on the Cape Ann art scene while upholding a
MORE OR LESS: A SHOW ABOUT HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH at Cove Gallery Sept.
Four artists explore the balance between what is shown—and what is left out Gloucester, MA — September 2026 — Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to present, a group exhibition bringing together four artists whose work explores the possibilities of abstraction through painting, printmaking, and sculpture. On view September 24 through October 18, at Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue in Gloucester, the exhibition features painters Willie Alexander and Martin Sorger, sculptor Joan Mullen, and printmaker Julia
Cape Ann Artisans Announce Fall Open Studios: Experience Art in Fall Colors!
After a full summer of activities and a special one-day event in August, the Cape Ann Artisans are back to their studios to welcome neighbors and visitors the weekend of October 10-11. Many people have never been exposed to “open studios” which was originated here on Cape Ann over 43 years ago. A recent post on the North of Boston Visitor’s and Convention Bureau website sums up the event in this way. “There’s something special about stepping inside an artist’s studio. You don’t just see the finished
A Conversation in Making an Impression: Contemporary Printmaking:Panel Discussion at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
Making an Impression: Traditional Techniques, Contemporary Vision Panel Discussion Tuesday, September 15, 6–7:30 PMModerator: Stacy Thomas-VickoryPanelists: Lisa Barthelson, Leslie Ann Eliet, Barbara Grad, David Curcio, and David Covert The public is warmly invited to attend this special evening of conversation and to experience the exhibition through the voices of the artists who created it. GLOUCESTER MA — Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites the public to join a lively panel discussion accompanying
Company Community Service Coastal Cleanups!
Reducing the amount of debris on our shores to limit pollution and threats to wildlife is a group effort. We take a unique approach… We add icebreakers and team building to the event to make it more impactful and memorable, which is exactly what every company wants out of an event! Our Company Community Service Cleanups are rewarding opportunities that can simultaneously improve teamwork and communication skills while increasing your team member’s sense of stewardship and accomplishment. We can also
Landscaping Services, Snow Removal, Tree Services and Related Services Statewide Contract
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Operational Services Division (OSD), intends to post a solicitation to reopen the FAC120: Landscaping Services, Snow Removal, Tree Services and Related Services Statewide Contract. The contract is being reopened for all categories to add additional vendors. Reopening 26 BD-27-1080-OSD03-SRC01-131557. Access the FAC120 Intent to Post a Bid Solicitation Notice.OSD is anticipating an approximate bid submission closing date in October 2026. For any questions,
