Previous Member News and Events
“Seaside Studio 2020”
December 1 – December 31, 2020
Rockport artist Leslie Heffron’s new body of work, “Seaside Studio 2020” is featured at the Matz Gallery, Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester, from December 1-31, 2020. The artist considers herself a large scale colorist and her acrylic paintings and colored…
Read More…First Degree Reiki Ryoho; Japanese Healing Art/Method
May 18 – May 19, 20192-Day Workshop. 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
A relaxed mind is a creative mind. Reiki promotes relaxation, improved comfort and increased calm. Studies show that creativity is enhanced through relaxation. Learning reiki can also help improve meditative practices. You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, …
Read More…The Mark of Emotion
April 10 – May 17, 2019Gallery Hours: Wed- Sat 11-3
I am pleased to announce my curatorial debut, The Mark of Emotion featuring Contemporary Abstract Expressionist artists Jane Cohen, Joanne, Holtje and Sallie Strand. We approach our work with similar intent yet differing results. Our work is lyrical, energetic and…
Read More…Gloucester Poet Laureate Application Deadline: June 9
June 9 – June 9, 2017June 9, 2017 by 12PM
The City of Gloucester‘s Committee for the arts announces the release of the 2017 Call for Applications for the position of Gloucester Poet Laureate. Applications for the appointment to the four year position of Poet Laureate are due Friday, June…
Read More…Sawyer Free Library Matz Gallery “What Is It” photo competitiion
June 1 – June 30, 2017'Where is It' show will run through the month of June
The deadlines for the “What Is It” photo competition have been extended to May 12. Accepted photographers will be notified on May 20.
Read More…regina piantedosi studio/gallery
May 26 – May 25, 2018
Piantedosi’s year round working studio/gallery on Rocky Neck is in its 4th season. Her large scale and diverse body of work includes solitary boats, mixed media abstracts, encaustic and more. Also an author, her new published book features her artwork…
Read More…Opening Reception for “The Art of Mapping” at Newburyport Art Association
March 12 – March 12, 20172-4 PM
My composite “Internal Compass” was selected by juror Skip Motes for an exhibition at the Newburyport Art Association called “The Art of Mapping”. The show runs March 7th – 19th. Opening reception is Sunday, March 12, 2-4pm.
Read More…Community Reiki Share: A Relaxed Mind is a Creative Mind
March 7 – September 5, 2017Attend the full evening (5:15 - 8:15 pm) or call to schedule a session.
Reiki Ryoho – a Japanese Healing Art/Method. Reiki (pronounced ray-key) originated in Japan in 1922 with founder USUI Mikao Sensei and came to the West in the 1970’s. Offered through light (or non) touch, reiki sessions create a quick relaxation…
Read More…OPEN STUDIO YEAR ROUND
February 15 – May 31, 2017by appointment only
Stephen LaPierre has been a year-round working artist on Rocky Neck since May of 2016, working in oils, doing plein air and studio pieces. His studio/gallery/home at 75 Rocky Neck Ave is open by appointment during the winter months. Please…
Read More…Writers Resist: Don’t Tread on Us
January 15 – January 15, 20171:30 - 3:30PM
Writers Resist: Don’t Tread On Us. On Sunday, January 15th, 2017, from 1:30 to 3:30, there will be a Writers Resist event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, 6 Wonson St. Gloucester, Ma. Local authors Charlotte Gordon, Dorothy Nelson, Gordon Baird,…
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