Connecting Creativity and Community
The Shape of Things exhibition, juried by Adria Arch, features 11 artists from the greater Boston region. The 34 pieces in the exhibition include paintings, mixed media, sculpture and video, all of which utilize the fundamental design element of shape as a defining component of the work.
Healing of Art, an exhibition curated by Rebecca Anne Nagle, thoughtfully explores the four realms of healing—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—through a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and encaustic. Featuring the work of Ryan Kelley, Judith Brassard Brown, Deborah Gonet, and Nagle herself, the exhibition highlights how the creative process itself can become a path to healing. Working in solitude, each artist draws from the ego, mind, soul, and spirit, channeling personal and collective experiences into powerful visual expressions.
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.
Curated by Gabrielle Rossmer Featuring: Kathy Archer, Paul Cary Goldberg, Donald Gropman, Sonya Gropman, Gabrielle Rossmer, and Constance Vallis Exhibit Dates: July 10 – August 3 Closing Event & Artist […]
Join Gloucester-based violinists Scott Moore and Erica Pisaturo for COLLAGE, a dynamic and immersive performance weaving together traditional folk melodies, original works, baroque and modern miniatures, and adventurous improvisations. This unique concert offers a rich tapestry of sound, showcasing the expressive possibilities of two violins in conversation.
Join curator Gabrielle Rossmer and the featured artists at the Opening Reception for Six Ways of Seeing the World on Thursday, July 10, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. View the work, meet the artists, and enjoy refreshments and lively conversation.
In a time marked by uncertainty and transformation, six artists come together to explore how art can serve as both personal expression and cultural reflection. Six Ways of Seeing the World offers a compelling look at how visual art helps us process, respond to, and shape our understanding of the contemporary world.
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