Visit The Rocky Neck Art Colony
For more than 150 years, Rocky Neck has been a creative home for artists. Join us for a great 2024 season!
Gallery/Attractions Guide for the 2024 Season
Places below are listed in the order they fall on the map in the brochure (at left), which can also be found here and in the printed brochure available in most galleries.
A. Dahlmer Painting out of Gloucester
15 Rocky Neck Avenue | (978) 559-6418 | www.ladarts.com
Dahlmer’s studio is in the first building on the right after the parking lot. His paintings are the island over time. He is usually not far so don’t hesitate to call.
Side Street Gallery featuring Hughes Bosca Jewelry
17 Rocky Neck Avenue | (978) 283-3791 |info@hughesbosca.com | www.hughesbosca.com
Open Year-Round, Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Unusual & distinctive handcrafted 18K gold jewelry, fine art paintings, hand-blown glass, ceramics, silver, and home decor.
32 Rocky Neck Ave | (978) 290-8855 | www.GruppeGallery.com
Open by appointment
Fine Art since 1925 featuring the work of Emile and Robert Gruppé.
36 Rocky Neck Avenue | (978) 283-9100 or (978) 290-3092 | www.Jamesbhandfineart.com
Open weekends and by appointment
Fine American paintings of the 19th and 20th Centuries. Source for fine Cape Ann art. Appraisals, art consulting; qualified for IRS tax appraisals.
37 Rocky Neck Ave | (978) 515-7004 | www.rockyneckartcolony.org
Open weekends, May through mid-October.
Changing exhibitions of contemporary work by Rocky Neck member artists. Space generously provided by Mark Goetemann in honor of his artist parents, Gordon and Judith Goetemann.
37 Rocky Neck Avenue | (617) 959-2051 | www.galleryrag.com |Insta: @galleryraggloucester
Seasonal: June 21- August 31 |Open Every Thursday or by appointment.
Contemporary and innovative art installations, performances, and sound.
37 Rocky Neck Avenue | (978) 281-7575 | www.judythe.com
Open Thursday through Sunday, 12pm-5pm, June through September.
Private watercolor lessons by arrangement. Paintings that evoke an emotional response through the interplay of color and light.
The Ice Cream Gallery
39 Rocky Neck Avenue | (978) 804-0563
Seasonal waterfront ice cream shop with views of Smith Cove. Serving ice cream and other refreshments on Rocky Neck for over 30 years.
IMAGINE Gallery/Brenda Malloy Studio
43 Rocky Neck Avenue | (978) 559-1709 | www.ImagineLoveandPeace.com
Open May through October, 9a-8pm daily
Step into a haven of imagination, creativity, and warmth. Explore an eclectic array of hand-dyed clothing, paintings, collage, and jewelry, nestled in an inviting, uplifting environment.
43 Rocky Neck Avenue | (978) 804-0562 or (978) 381-9848 | www.rockyneckaccommodations.com
Located in the heart of the Rocky Neck Art Colony on the water, all rooms have kitchenettes, private baths and decks.
Limited boat dockage is available. Walk to restaurants, shops, beaches, and live theatre.
Gallery on the Neck
43 Rocky Neck Avenue | (978) 804-0562
Gallery on the Neck features the watercolor work of local artist Deb Schradieck, plus greeting cards, prints, photos, and other locally made items. Open by chance most days in season. Located in the office of the Rocky Neck Accommodations.
Cape Ann Water Shuttle and Harbor Tours
(978) 283-1979 | info@capeannhorbortours.com | www.capeannnharbortours.com
Pick up location at Rocky Neck behind The 51 Rocky Neck Restaurant and Cripple Cove (upon request), Harbor Loop, and St. Peter Square. Pickup at each location once an hour, Rocky Neck pickup is half past the hour.
51 Rocky Neck (previously The Studio)
51 Rocky Neck Avenue | (351) 217-8119 | www.51rockyneck.com
Restauranteur Patrick Hurd’s waterfront restaurant and piano bar serving fresh local seafood and steaks with attentive service in a fun relaxed setting.
53 Rocky Neck Avenue | (978) 282-0917 | www.saltedcodarthouse.com
Enjoy wines, beers, cocktails and great food while viewing work by local artists in what has quickly become one of the best vibe places in Gloucester.
73 Rocky Neck Avenue | (351) 217-1265 | www.therudderrockyneck.com
An iconic neighborhood restaurant featuring refined classics and local seafood. Chef Barbara Lynch’s new concept on the water!
Stephen LaPierres’ Open Studio
75 Rocky Neck Avenue (2nd floor) | (321) 537-7762 | www.paintpaintpaint.org
Hours: Opens Earlier/Closes Later Every Day
Rocky Neck Oil Paintings (Cape Ann School): Realism; Impressionism; Landscapes; Seascapes; Contemporary; Modern + Clowns from Around the World. Live open music every Sunday 7 pm.
Michalak Fine Art Studio and Gallery
77 Rocky Neck Avenue, Madfish Wharf | (207) 233-0467 | vanessamichalak.com, Michalakfineart.com
Open Saturdays 12pm-5pm and by appointment
Michalak’s work draws on expressionism, evident in active brushwork and surprising color while also paying homage to plein air painting through her depictions of landscapes of Gloucester and Maine.
77 Rocky Neck Avenue, Unit 5 | (978) 309-9716 | www.oldsaltstudio.com
Open regularly during the summer season and by appointment year-round. A design studio encompassing fine art and high-end paper goods. Founded in 2020 in Colorado, with an eye to the sea, it is the studio’s first brick-and-mortar year on Rocky Neck.
Stefan Mierz Fine Art Studio
77 Rocky Neck Avenue, Madfish Wharf | (978) 697-5936 | Insta:@stefanmierzfineart
Open by chance or appointment.
Stefan Mierz Fine Art Studio is a working studio/gallery featuring paintings, sculptures, and photographs.
81 Rocky Neck Avenue | (978) 283-2775 | www.gloucestermarinerailways.com
Grounds are open to the public on weekends only. The oldest operating marine railway in the U.S. Haul outs, repairs, and fuel for large commercial vessels; providing services for much of Gloucester’s fishing fleet.
32 Horton Street |(978) 281-2814 | www.whale.org
Open 9am-5pm
A nonprofit ocean conservation organization using drones for whale research (SnotBot®) at the historic Tarr & Wonson Paint Factory. Learn more about our work, special events, and exhibits at www.whale.org.
11 Clarendon Street | (978) 944-1709 | www.Fishedimpressions.com
Joe resides on Rocky Neck and prints from actual fish caught here in Gloucester. His gallery is by appointment only, but you may find him displaying and printing fish in his studio on Rocky Neck.
4 Terrace Lane | (617) 462-9171 | by appointment by phone or text rglouc@comcast.net | www.RuthMordecai.com
Sources from landscape and figure, symbol and story. Sizes 12” X 12” to 40” X 60”
Collections: Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Cape Ann Museum, Israel Museum, among others. Represented by Matthew Swift Gallery, Gloucester, MA.
27 Wonson Street | (617) 968-3455 | www.salliestrand.com
By appointment only
Contemporary abstract paintings -oil, acrylic, mixed media.
6 Wonson Street | (978) 515-7004 |trail.rockyneckartcolony.org
Discover the Rocky Neck Art Trail via smartphone. Walk in the footsteps of Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, and more. Witness the landscapes that inspired their art firsthand.
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson Street | (978) 515-7004 |www.rockyneckartcolony.org
Open Thu-Sun, 12pm-6pm (Jun-Sep). Feb. through mid-Dec., Friday-Sunday, 12pm-5pm
Monthly changing art exhibitions, as well as public performances, talks and more. This 100+ year-old building stays busy throughout the year, hosting the community and all things Rocky Neck.
Sailor Stan’s
1 Wonson Street
“Busking for Babies”; The Sunny Fishcakes’ Music Revue offers acoustic street serenades to Rocky Neck visitors from the deck of Sailor Stan’s most Saturday afternoons. Donations help local organizations address diaper needs in our community, through www.NorthShorePostpartumhelp.com.
273 East Main Street | (978) 865-3229 | www.laststopgloucester.com
A seasonal coffee shop open May through October. Coffee, tea, baked goods from scratch, sandwiches, salads, and soups. Fun place to gather for breakfast or lunch.
267 E Main Street | (978) 281-4433 | www.gloucesterstage.com
Professional Equity Theatre celebrating 45 years on Cape Ann. 2022 Winner Best Play, Boston Critics Circle. Experience off-Broadway on Rocky Neck this summer. Showtimes & more info online.
Calvo Woodcarving Studio and School
235 East Main Street | (978) 283-0231 | www.davidcalvo.com
9am-5pm and by appointment.
David has been a professional woodcarver for 45 years. His work is in universities and private collections. David also has a woodcarving school. Students travel from all over the USA to attend.
233 East Main Street, Rear | (978) 201-8113 | www.jeffreymarshallart.com
Jeffrey Marshall focuses on drawings and paintings of Gloucester’s working waterfront. Jeffrey also gives private lessons in drawing and painting. Open by appointment or chance.
226 East Main Street | (978) 283-3330 | www.margigreen.com
Tuesdays Zoom and Thurs live classes 4pm-5 pm, or privately at your place or at Margi’s.
Margi offers both hands-on bodywork and instruction in her Relax & Lengthen system: deep relaxation while stretching gently and ‘re-posturing’ to reduce muscle tension.
211 East Main Street, Beacon Marine Basin | (207) 337-1651 or (603)436-7278 | www.dongorvettegallery.com
Purveyors of museum-quality woodcuts, drypoints, and drawings since 2006. Don Gorvett is recognized for his reduction woodcut of coastal subjects. He exhibits his work and that of other artists and conducts printmaking workshops.
11 Pirates Lane | (978) 283-1857 | www.nsarts.org
Open May-October, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm.
One of the most unique and historic settings in New England, North Shore Arts Association is expansive with harborside galleries full of astonishing artworks.
26 East Main Street | (978) 290-3445 | www.gloucesterwriters.org
Sunday hours as 12pm-6pm
The GWC honors and celebrates Cape Ann’s rich literary legacy by encouraging writing of all forms. They provide free events, i.e., lectures/readings, and low-cost workshops/classes. Look for our “Open” flag!
97 East Main Street | (978) 879-6588 | www.facebook.com/CrippleCoveStudios
Open by appointment.
One Building, Six Artists! Come enjoy meeting the artists in their studios, buy art, and experience their process. Participant in Culture Splash.
