Connecting Creativity and Community
Rocky Neck Historic Walking Tour are back for the season! This guided public walking tour covers the rich history of Rocky Neck Art Colony, showcasing the many artists who worked here, especially from the late nineteenth century to today.
Join us for a special performance by artist and musician Stephen Bates. This multi-disciplinary event will feature Bates’ original paintings alongside live musical compositions, performed by the artist himself on clarinet, flute, and bass clarinet. Free and open to the public (donations to RNAC is encouraged).
Rocky Neck Historic Walking Tours are back for the season! This guided public walking tour covers the rich history of Rocky Neck Art Colony, showcasing the many artists who worked here, especially from the late nineteenth century to today.
Celebrate with Curator Nic Bannerman and the featured artists for the Closing Reception of Energy of Color. Celebrate with the artists as they wrap up this vibrant exhibit featuring the work of five North Shore artists who draw inspiration from the striking hues and natural beauty of Cape Ann and beyond.
Join us for the opening reception of The Shape of Things on Sunday, June 8 from 5pm to 7pm. Meet the talented artists behind the work, explore the art, and enjoy an evening of light refreshments, beverages, and lively conversation.
Local Author Dan Duffy uncovers a 50-year-old family mystery in his powerful new memoir, In Search of Brother Rich. Hosted at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck on Thursday, June 12 from 7-8:30pm. The Reading and Book Signing is FREE and OPEN to the public, donations to Rocky Neck Art Colony are appreciated.
Join in for a powerful evening of contemporary poetry as four distinguished poets from the T.S. Eliot House Residency Program gather to share their work. Present Time offers a rare opportunity to experience the voices shaping the landscape of modern poetry—each poet bringing a distinctive vision and lyrical force to the stage. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited; RSVPs are appreciated.
Rocky Neck Historic Walking Tours are back for the season! This guided public walking tour covers the rich history of Rocky Neck Art Colony, showcasing the many artists who worked here, especially from the late nineteenth century to today.
Join Boston-based artist and educator Adria Arch for an engaging image-based presentation exploring the language of abstraction in art. Discover how abstraction emerged, why it matters, and how it continues to resonate in today’s artistic conversations.
Dive into Culture Splash 2025! Celebrate Gloucester’s vibrant cultural districts—Rocky Neck and Harbortown—Thursdays in July and August and experience lively weekly series featuring local artists, musicians, performers, and cultural organizations.
Rocky Neck Art Colony*
6 Wonson Street • Gloucester, MA 01930
PO Box 1451 • Gloucester, MA 01931
info@rockyneckartcolony.org
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck*
6 Wonson Street • Gloucester, MA 01930
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Phone: 978-515-7004
*Wheelchair accessible
Cove Gallery
37 Rocky Neck Avenue • Gloucester, MA 01930
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Salted Cod Arthouse & RNAC Salted Cod Artists Gallery
53 Rocky Neck Avenue • Gloucester, MA 01930
Hours: Wed-Fri, 3-10pm; Sat & Sun, 11:30am-10pm
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-10pm