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MAY Sun, May 13 Joel Janowitz, Distinguished Artist/Teacher Slide Lecture Cape Ann Museum, 2pm, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester CapeAnnMuseum.org Mon-Thurs, May 14-17 Joel Janowitz Painting Workshop Sat, May 26 Spring Exhibition and Montserrat/Endicott Student Show Reception at Rocky Neck Gallery and Goetemann Residency Studio, 5:30-8pm JUNE Mon, June 4 CC Goetemann Resident Ekaterina Smirnova Introductory Slide Presentation, 7pm Thurs, June 7 Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm Sat, June 16 Rocky Neck Gallery Opening Reception, 6-8pm Wed, June 27 GRS Goetemann Resident Ekaterina Smirnova Studio Talk, 7pm JULY Thurs, July 5 Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm Wed, July 11 CC Goetemann Resident Lisa K. Rosenstein Introductory Slide Presentation, 7pm AUGUST Wed, August 1 GRS Goetemann Resident Lisa K. Rosenstein Studio Talk, 7pm Thurs, August 2 Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm SEPTEMBER Thurs, September 6 Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm Wed, September 12 CC Goetemann Resident Victor Valasek Introductory Slide Presentation, 7pm OCTOBER Wed, October 3 GRS Goetemann Resident Victor Valasek, Studio Talk, 7pm Gloucester Essex Manchester by-the-Sea PO Box 60, Gloucester, MA 01931 RockyNeckArtColony.org SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILED MAP To Boston ROCKY NECK ART COLONY SELF-GUIDED TOUR Follow the map on the inside of the brochure to visit the galleries, shops, studios, and restaurants of the Rocky Neck Art Colony. Drive along East Main Street and stop at studios and businesses in the East Gloucester Arts District. Then turn right onto Rocky Neck Avenue, park in the free parking lot and walk to the galleries, shops, and restaurants on Rocky Neck. CC = The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street GRS = Goetemann Residency Studio, 51A Rocky Neck Avenue ROCKY NECK ART COLONY 2012 EVENTS Cover: ZYGMUND JANKOWSKI (1925-2009), Pink Seas in Gloucester Harbor (detail), Undated, Oil on canvas, Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gift of Myra Hall, 2010 Go to RockyNeckArtColony.org for a complete schedule of events and to sign up for our free email blast. Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District is a compact, walkable area encompassing the peninsula of Rocky Neck, home of the Rocky Neck Art Colony and the critically acclaimed Gloucester Stage Company on its border. With a concentration of cultural facilities, activities, and assets including galleries and restaurants, the district attracts visitors to enjoy and experience a range of cultural and commercial activities. Directions to Rocky Neck Drive northeast on Route 128 to Gloucester, through two rotaries staying on 128. Go straight through two traffic lights and up the hill on East Main Street, bearing right at the bottom of the hill. Follow East Main for about a mile as it curves around the harbor. Many artists and businesses are located along East Main Street. Turn right onto Rocky Neck Ave., park in the public parking lot, and explore the many shops and galleries on the Neck. Support The Rocky Neck Art Colony welcomes your support. As a non-profit arts organization we rely on the generosity of the friends of Rocky Neck. Membership forms are available online at RockyNeckArtColony.org or you may mail your tax deductible contribution to Rocky Neck Art Colony, PO Box 60, Gloucester, MA 01931. Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. This brochure was made possible by a grant administered by the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau. Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District 2012 MAP & WALKING TOUR
Transcript of rocky neck art colony self-guided tour 2012 map - The Rocky Neck
MAY
Sun, May 13 Joel Janowitz, Distinguished Artist/Teacher Slide LectureCape Ann Museum, 2pm, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester CapeAnnMuseum.org
Mon-Thurs, May 14-17 Joel Janowitz Painting Workshop
Sat, May 26 Spring Exhibition and Montserrat/Endicott Student Show Reception at Rocky Neck Gallery and Goetemann Residency Studio, 5:30-8pm
JUNE
Mon, June 4 CC Goetemann Resident Ekaterina Smirnova Introductory Slide Presentation, 7pm
Thurs, June 7 Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm
Sat, June 16 Rocky Neck Gallery Opening Reception, 6-8pm
Wed, June 27 GRS Goetemann Resident Ekaterina Smirnova Studio Talk, 7pm
JULY
Thurs, July 5 Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm
Wed, July 11 CC Goetemann Resident Lisa K. Rosenstein Introductory Slide Presentation, 7pm
AUGUST
Wed, August 1 GRS Goetemann Resident Lisa K. Rosenstein Studio Talk, 7pm
Thurs, August 2 Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm
SEPTEMBERThurs, September 6 Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm
Wed, September 12 CC Goetemann Resident Victor Valasek Introductory Slide Presentation, 7pm
OCTOBER
Wed, October 3 GRS Goetemann Resident Victor Valasek, Studio Talk, 7pm
Gloucester
Essex
Manchesterby-the-Sea
PO Box 60, Gloucester, MA 01931RockyNeckArtColony.org
SEE INSIDE FORDETAILED MAP
To Boston
ROCKY NECK ART COLONY SELF-GUIDED TOURFollow the map on the inside of the brochure to visit the galleries, shops,studios, and restaurants of the Rocky Neck Art Colony. Drive along East MainStreet and stop at studios and businesses in the East Gloucester Arts District.Then turn right onto Rocky Neck Avenue, park in the free parking lot and walkto the galleries, shops, and restaurants on Rocky Neck.
CC = The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson StreetGRS = Goetemann Residency Studio, 51A Rocky Neck Avenue
ROCKY NECK ART COLONY 2012 EVENTS
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Go to RockyNeckArtColony.org for a complete schedule ofevents and to sign up for our free email blast.
ROCKY NECK ART COLONYRocky Neck is home to one of the oldest continuously operating art coloniesin the United States. Situated on a peninsula within Gloucester’s working harbor, Rocky Neck is known for its exceptional geographic beauty, its uniqueand penetrating light, a rich cultural history and a spirited, committed, andsupportive community. Notable plein air artists including Winslow Homer,Edward Hopper, Frank Duveneck, Childe Hassam, as well as Stuart Davis,Milton Avery and many others who lived and worked on Rocky Neck in the19th and early 20th centuries inspired the Cape Ann style of AmericanImpressionism, a critically important contribution to American art history.
Dozens of working artists from painters, potters and textile designers to photographers and jewelry makers, display their work in Rocky Neck galleriesduring the summer months. A variety of restaurants are available to suit every taste with live entertainment enhancing the ambiance in restaurantsand bars on weekends and on the first Thursday of each month, from June to September. Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District offers an eclectic mixture of history and culture—a great place to stroll on a lazy summer day,to include in a day trip to the beach, or to enjoy a memorable meal.
Rocky Neck Historic Art TrailBy mapping the sites where they worked, lived, and became inspired, theRocky Neck Historic Art Trail enables you to walk in the footsteps of WinslowHomer, Fitz Henry Lane, Marsden Hartley, EdwardHopper, and a host of other pioneering Americanartists. See first-hand the iconic land and seascapesthat gave rise to their illustrious artistic output. Go toRockyNeckArtTrail.org to begin your journey, or readabout the lives of these famous artists in JudithCurtis’ fully illustrated 160-page book, Rocky NeckArt Colony, 1850-1950, available at the Rocky NeckGallery and Cape Ann bookstores.
Nights on the NeckFrom June to September, celebrate Nights on the Neck on the first Thursdayof the month from 5 to 9pm. Many galleries host receptions with refresh-ments, and musicians, dancers, authors, historians and other entertainersgive performances and lectures.
Goetemann Artist in Residency ProgramThree talented artists have been selected from a national pool of applicants to live and work for one month each in the Goetemann Residency Studio,51A Rocky Neck Ave. A distinguished artist/teacher will join us for a weekand provide critiques and workshops. Both the residents and theartist/teacher will give talks and host discussions for the community.
Rocky Neck Artist’s BallThe annual Rocky Neck Artist’s Ball is a decades old tradition that takes afond and irreverent look at our history and today’s culture. It’s a wonderfulway to celebrate summer with an evening of costume (optional), great food,dancing, prizes, and friendly company. Traditionally held the second week of August, the proceeds benefit the programs of the Rocky Neck Art Colony. See RockyNeckArtColony.org for more information.
See RockyNeckArtColony.org for a full schedule of events andinformation about our “Art & Accommodations” package.
Elizabeth McLindon Therapeutic Massage53 EAST MAIN ST / 978-879-9159 elizabethmclindon.com, [email protected] Elizabeth provides relaxing and therapeutic massages. Specializingin deep tissue, myofascial release, cranio-sacral therapy, pre-andpost-natal massage, reflexology and aromatherapy. By appt.
Joan Frank Gallery 15 HASKELL ST / 978-283-2543 / joanfrank.comjoanfrank.com/shorelinescarves Joan’s paintings are impressions of local and other landscapes in oil. Her work on silk includes local landscapes hand-dyed on scarves and framed as works of art. Open by chance or appt.
Cripple Cove Studios / 97 EAST MAIN ST Visitors welcome; please walk in or call artist for appointment.
Deborah Flynn Aldrich 978-407-0908 / [email protected] / Watercolor landscapes, universal images and portrait commissions.
Sinikka Nogelo978-761-3003 / [email protected] / sinikkanogelo.comAbstract paintings and environmental art.Visitors welcome.
Swigart Studio978-283-2418 / By appointment only.Lynn Swigart is a traditional fine art black & white photographer. Joan Swigart paints figurative, land-scape, floral, still life, & non-representational subjects.
Anna Vojtech781-504-9596 / avojtech.comFine arts painting, illustration. Award-winning children’s books, watercolor, and oil paintings. Open by appointment.
Studio VO121R EAST MAIN ST / 978-282-0269 StudioVO.com. Commercial and fine art studio. Home studio, 41 East Main Street. Open year round. Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 12-4 or by appointment.
Coveted Yarn121 EAST MAIN ST / 978-282-8809 / CovetedYarn.comLet our colors draw you in and our textures enamor you.Natural & exotic fibers from around the world. Secure onlineordering with domestic and international shipping. Open year round, Mon-Fri 10am-9:30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
John Cameron Cabinetmaker34 MT. PLEASANT AVE, #5 / 978-283-0276 www.johncameroncabinetmaker.com. I design and build fine furniture in my one-person shop. Furniture should be quietlypleasing, humming softly rather than loudly proclaiming its presence…it should fit into a room for years to come. Hours: by chance or appointment (please call).
Gloucester Writer’s Center126 EAST MAIN ST / gloucesterwriters.orgThe Gloucester Writer’s Center is a place for working writers in a working town. We are devoted to the exploration, development and celebration of our diverse voices through dialogue and the artistic process. The Center is open for events and by appt.
Marilyn Swift Studio20 HIGHLAND ST (rear building) / 978-283-6319 marilynswift.com. Watercolors, acrylics, and oils of Cape Ann and beyond. Visitors welcome year round. Open by chance or by appointment.
North Shore Arts Association11 PIRATES LANE / 978-283-1857 / nsarts.orgOver 300 respected artist members displaying original artwork.Adult, teen and children’s workshops, free artist demos throughout the season, live art auction AUG 11. Open 7days/week. Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. May 5-Oct 20, 2012.
Calvo Studio & Woodcarving School235 EAST MAIN ST / 978-283-0231 / [email protected]. A woodcarving and sculpture studio that designs and creates in all artistic styles from classical toabstract. We are also a wood carving school that is dedicated to teaching the art of wood carving to interested students.
Gloucester Stage Company 267 EAST MAIN ST / 978-281-4433 (box office)GloucesterStage.org, [email protected] Award-winning theater in an intimate setting. Open seasonally (early June to mid-Sept).
The Last Stop273 EAST MAIN ST / 978-281-2616 The Last Stop is known for home made bakery items, coffee, espresso, extra large muffins, soups, sandwiches,wraps & desserts. We cater to boaters & beach goers. A quality market featuring comfort food, lobster rolls, local seafood and meals to go.
Rokhaya Waring4 EASTERN POINT RD / [email protected], rokhaya.comOil paintings of Cape Ann, Provence, and beyond.Commissions, private lessons, workshops. Visitors welcome year round by appointment.
Cape Ann Artists45 EASTERN POINT RD (in the Enclave) 978-283-6856, 914-469-6983, judithmphotography.com rogersalisbury.com. Judith Monteferrante fine art and portrait photography; Roger Salisbury oils and pastels. Open by appointment.
Sunset Rock Art Studio5 FARRINGTON AVE / 781-789-3696 / sunsetrockart.com [email protected]. Artist Katherine Coakley creates vibrant,expressive oils and acrylic paintings inspired by the distinctive light of Cape Ann. Open by appointment.
See inside for map and more artists and businesses.
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ART COLONY MEMBERS~EAST GLOUCESTERSee the map inside to take a self-guided tour of the art galleries and businesses in the East Gloucester Arts District.
Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural DistrictGloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District is a compact, walkable areaencompassing the peninsula of Rocky Neck, home of the Rocky Neck ArtColony and the critically acclaimed Gloucester Stage Company on its border.With a concentration of cultural facilities, activities, and assets including galleries and restaurants, the district attracts visitors to enjoy and experiencea range of cultural and commercial activities.
Directions to Rocky NeckDrive northeast on Route 128 to Gloucester, through two rotaries staying on128. Go straight through two traffic lights and up the hill on East Main Street,bearing right at the bottom of the hill. Follow East Main for about a mile as it curves around the harbor. Many artists and businesses are located alongEast Main Street. Turn right onto Rocky Neck Ave., park in the public parkinglot, and explore the many shops and galleries on the Neck.
SupportThe Rocky Neck Art Colony welcomes your support. As a non-profit artsorganization we rely on the generosity of the friends of Rocky Neck.Membership forms are available online at RockyNeckArtColony.orgor you may mail your tax deductible contribution to Rocky Neck Art Colony, PO Box 60, Gloucester, MA 01931.
Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
This brochure was made possible by a grant administered by the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau. Gloucester’s Rocky Neck
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MAY
Sun, May 13 Joel Janowitz, Distinguished Artist/Teacher Slide LectureCape Ann Museum, 2pm, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester CapeAnnMuseum.org
Mon-Thurs, May 14-17 Joel Janowitz Painting Workshop
Sat, May 26 Spring Exhibition and Montserrat/Endicott Student Show Reception at Rocky Neck Gallery and Goetemann Residency Studio, 5:30-8pm
JUNE
Mon, June 4 CC Goetemann Resident Ekaterina Smirnova Introductory Slide Presentation, 7pm
Thurs, June 7 Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm
Sat, June 16 Rocky Neck Gallery Opening Reception, 6-8pm
Wed, June 27 GRS Goetemann Resident Ekaterina Smirnova Studio Talk, 7pm
JULY
Thurs, July 5 Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm
Wed, July 11 CC Goetemann Resident Lisa K. Rosenstein Introductory Slide Presentation, 7pm
AUGUST
Wed, August 1 GRS Goetemann Resident Lisa K. Rosenstein Studio Talk, 7pm
Thurs, August 2 Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm
SEPTEMBERThurs, September 6 Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm
Wed, September 12 CC Goetemann Resident Victor Valasek Introductory Slide Presentation, 7pm
OCTOBER
Wed, October 3 GRS Goetemann Resident Victor Valasek, Studio Talk, 7pm
Gloucester
Essex
Manchesterby-the-Sea
PO Box 60, Gloucester, MA 01931RockyNeckArtColony.org
SEE INSIDE FORDETAILED MAP
To Boston
ROCKY NECK ART COLONY SELF-GUIDED TOURFollow the map on the inside of the brochure to visit the galleries, shops,studios, and restaurants of the Rocky Neck Art Colony. Drive along East MainStreet and stop at studios and businesses in the East Gloucester Arts District.Then turn right onto Rocky Neck Avenue, park in the free parking lot and walkto the galleries, shops, and restaurants on Rocky Neck.
CC = The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson StreetGRS = Goetemann Residency Studio, 51A Rocky Neck Avenue
ROCKY NECK ART COLONY 2012 EVENTS
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Go to RockyNeckArtColony.org for a complete schedule ofevents and to sign up for our free email blast.
ROCKY NECK ART COLONYRocky Neck is home to one of the oldest continuously operating art coloniesin the United States. Situated on a peninsula within Gloucester’s working harbor, Rocky Neck is known for its exceptional geographic beauty, its uniqueand penetrating light, a rich cultural history and a spirited, committed, andsupportive community. Notable plein air artists including Winslow Homer,Edward Hopper, Frank Duveneck, Childe Hassam, as well as Stuart Davis,Milton Avery and many others who lived and worked on Rocky Neck in the19th and early 20th centuries inspired the Cape Ann style of AmericanImpressionism, a critically important contribution to American art history.
Dozens of working artists from painters, potters and textile designers to photographers and jewelry makers, display their work in Rocky Neck galleriesduring the summer months. A variety of restaurants are available to suit every taste with live entertainment enhancing the ambiance in restaurantsand bars on weekends and on the first Thursday of each month, from June to September. Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District offers an eclectic mixture of history and culture—a great place to stroll on a lazy summer day,to include in a day trip to the beach, or to enjoy a memorable meal.
Rocky Neck Historic Art TrailBy mapping the sites where they worked, lived, and became inspired, theRocky Neck Historic Art Trail enables you to walk in the footsteps of WinslowHomer, Fitz Henry Lane, Marsden Hartley, EdwardHopper, and a host of other pioneering Americanartists. See first-hand the iconic land and seascapesthat gave rise to their illustrious artistic output. Go toRockyNeckArtTrail.org to begin your journey, or readabout the lives of these famous artists in JudithCurtis’ fully illustrated 160-page book, Rocky NeckArt Colony, 1850-1950, available at the Rocky NeckGallery and Cape Ann bookstores.
Nights on the NeckFrom June to September, celebrate Nights on the Neck on the first Thursdayof the month from 5 to 9pm. Many galleries host receptions with refresh-ments, and musicians, dancers, authors, historians and other entertainersgive performances and lectures.
Goetemann Artist in Residency ProgramThree talented artists have been selected from a national pool of applicants to live and work for one month each in the Goetemann Residency Studio,51A Rocky Neck Ave. A distinguished artist/teacher will join us for a weekand provide critiques and workshops. Both the residents and theartist/teacher will give talks and host discussions for the community.
Rocky Neck Artist’s BallThe annual Rocky Neck Artist’s Ball is a decades old tradition that takes afond and irreverent look at our history and today’s culture. It’s a wonderfulway to celebrate summer with an evening of costume (optional), great food,dancing, prizes, and friendly company. Traditionally held the second week of August, the proceeds benefit the programs of the Rocky Neck Art Colony. See RockyNeckArtColony.org for more information.
See RockyNeckArtColony.org for a full schedule of events andinformation about our “Art & Accommodations” package.
Elizabeth McLindon Therapeutic Massage53 EAST MAIN ST / 978-879-9159 elizabethmclindon.com, [email protected] Elizabeth provides relaxing and therapeutic massages. Specializingin deep tissue, myofascial release, cranio-sacral therapy, pre-andpost-natal massage, reflexology and aromatherapy. By appt.
Joan Frank Gallery 15 HASKELL ST / 978-283-2543 / joanfrank.comjoanfrank.com/shorelinescarves Joan’s paintings are impressions of local and other landscapes in oil. Her work on silk includes local landscapes hand-dyed on scarves and framed as works of art. Open by chance or appt.
Cripple Cove Studios / 97 EAST MAIN ST Visitors welcome; please walk in or call artist for appointment.
Deborah Flynn Aldrich 978-407-0908 / [email protected] / Watercolor landscapes, universal images and portrait commissions.
Sinikka Nogelo978-761-3003 / [email protected] / sinikkanogelo.comAbstract paintings and environmental art.Visitors welcome.
Swigart Studio978-283-2418 / By appointment only.Lynn Swigart is a traditional fine art black & white photographer. Joan Swigart paints figurative, land-scape, floral, still life, & non-representational subjects.
Anna Vojtech781-504-9596 / avojtech.comFine arts painting, illustration. Award-winning children’s books, watercolor, and oil paintings. Open by appointment.
Studio VO121R EAST MAIN ST / 978-282-0269 StudioVO.com. Commercial and fine art studio. Home studio, 41 East Main Street. Open year round. Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 12-4 or by appointment.
Coveted Yarn121 EAST MAIN ST / 978-282-8809 / CovetedYarn.comLet our colors draw you in and our textures enamor you.Natural & exotic fibers from around the world. Secure onlineordering with domestic and international shipping. Open year round, Mon-Fri 10am-9:30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
John Cameron Cabinetmaker34 MT. PLEASANT AVE, #5 / 978-283-0276 www.johncameroncabinetmaker.com. I design and build fine furniture in my one-person shop. Furniture should be quietlypleasing, humming softly rather than loudly proclaiming its presence…it should fit into a room for years to come. Hours: by chance or appointment (please call).
Gloucester Writer’s Center126 EAST MAIN ST / gloucesterwriters.orgThe Gloucester Writer’s Center is a place for working writers in a working town. We are devoted to the exploration, development and celebration of our diverse voices through dialogue and the artistic process. The Center is open for events and by appt.
Marilyn Swift Studio20 HIGHLAND ST (rear building) / 978-283-6319 marilynswift.com. Watercolors, acrylics, and oils of Cape Ann and beyond. Visitors welcome year round. Open by chance or by appointment.
North Shore Arts Association11 PIRATES LANE / 978-283-1857 / nsarts.orgOver 300 respected artist members displaying original artwork.Adult, teen and children’s workshops, free artist demos throughout the season, live art auction AUG 11. Open 7days/week. Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. May 5-Oct 20, 2012.
Calvo Studio & Woodcarving School235 EAST MAIN ST / 978-283-0231 / [email protected]. A woodcarving and sculpture studio that designs and creates in all artistic styles from classical toabstract. We are also a wood carving school that is dedicated to teaching the art of wood carving to interested students.
Gloucester Stage Company 267 EAST MAIN ST / 978-281-4433 (box office)GloucesterStage.org, [email protected] Award-winning theater in an intimate setting. Open seasonally (early June to mid-Sept).
The Last Stop273 EAST MAIN ST / 978-281-2616 The Last Stop is known for home made bakery items, coffee, espresso, extra large muffins, soups, sandwiches,wraps & desserts. We cater to boaters & beach goers. A quality market featuring comfort food, lobster rolls, local seafood and meals to go.
Rokhaya Waring4 EASTERN POINT RD / [email protected], rokhaya.comOil paintings of Cape Ann, Provence, and beyond.Commissions, private lessons, workshops. Visitors welcome year round by appointment.
Cape Ann Artists45 EASTERN POINT RD (in the Enclave) 978-283-6856, 914-469-6983, judithmphotography.com rogersalisbury.com. Judith Monteferrante fine art and portrait photography; Roger Salisbury oils and pastels. Open by appointment.
Sunset Rock Art Studio5 FARRINGTON AVE / 781-789-3696 / sunsetrockart.com [email protected]. Artist Katherine Coakley creates vibrant,expressive oils and acrylic paintings inspired by the distinctive light of Cape Ann. Open by appointment.
See inside for map and more artists and businesses.
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ART COLONY MEMBERS~EAST GLOUCESTERSee the map inside to take a self-guided tour of the art galleries and businesses in the East Gloucester Arts District.
Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural DistrictGloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District is a compact, walkable areaencompassing the peninsula of Rocky Neck, home of the Rocky Neck ArtColony and the critically acclaimed Gloucester Stage Company on its border.With a concentration of cultural facilities, activities, and assets including galleries and restaurants, the district attracts visitors to enjoy and experiencea range of cultural and commercial activities.
Directions to Rocky NeckDrive northeast on Route 128 to Gloucester, through two rotaries staying on128. Go straight through two traffic lights and up the hill on East Main Street,bearing right at the bottom of the hill. Follow East Main for about a mile as it curves around the harbor. Many artists and businesses are located alongEast Main Street. Turn right onto Rocky Neck Ave., park in the public parkinglot, and explore the many shops and galleries on the Neck.
SupportThe Rocky Neck Art Colony welcomes your support. As a non-profit artsorganization we rely on the generosity of the friends of Rocky Neck.Membership forms are available online at RockyNeckArtColony.orgor you may mail your tax deductible contribution to Rocky Neck Art Colony, PO Box 60, Gloucester, MA 01931.
Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
This brochure was made possible by a grant administered by the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau. Gloucester’s Rocky Neck
Cultural District
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The Elynn Kröger Gallery15 ROCKY NECK AVE, 2nd floor / [email protected] / elynnkroger.comAbstract landscapes: meditative, exhilarating, quixotic. Open year round, 9am-8pm, usually.
Deborah Geurtze Studio10 FREMONT ST / 607-643-1931 / DeborahGeurtze.comBlack-and-white and color etchings; paintings in oil. Informaldemonstrations on the etching press Sundays 1-4, in season.Please park and walk. Left at Sailor Stan’s; one block to the top of the street.
SideStreet Gallery17 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-283-3791 / [email protected]. Showcasing one-of-a-kind jewelry by Mary Hughes & Caro-Gray Bosca. Indulge yourself in contemporary,folk, fine art & craft. Open year round. May to Dec: 10am-5pm,Closed Mondays. Jan to April: Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm.
Sailor Stan’sWONSON & ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-281-4470Breakfast and lunch. Homemade specials daily. Open Tue-Sun at 7am, April to December.
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck6 WONSON STFuture home of The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (under development by the Rocky Neck Art Colony)
Sigrid Olsen Gallery & ISLA Beach House34 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-281-1766 / sigridolsenart.com, isla-beachhouse.com. Designer/artist Sigrid Olsen is now showing her colorful mixed media artwork, cards, prints andceramics together with a selection of “beach to bistro” clothingand accessories from designers around the world.
James B. Hand Fine Art36 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-283-9100 jamesbhandfineart.com. 19th- and 20th-centuryAmerican paintings, with an emphasis on painters of Cape Ann. Fine art appraisals. Over 30 yearsexperience. Open daily May to Oct. or by appt.
Goetemann Gallery37 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-281-6128GoetemannGallery.comInterpretive landscape painting in oil and silk dyes. Also batik paintings. Open June to Oct 15 daily,10am or by appointment.
John Nesta Gallery37 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-283-4319 JohnNesta.com. John’s impressionistic oil paintings ofCape Ann capture the quality of light at that moment.Open daily, year round.
Judythe Evans Meagher Gallery37 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-281-7575 / [email protected],www.judythe.com. Watercolors that evoke an emotional response, whim sical or serene, through the interplay of color and light. Open weekends June to Sept, 12-5pm or by appointment.
KISS on The Neck – Ice Cream 39 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-304-2825 Ice cream, coffee, hot dogs, WI-FI & more. Bring your sweet-heart or sweet tooth to savor the taste of summer on ourcolorful deck overlooking Smith Cove. Open daily & evenings,June to Sept. www.facebook.com/KissOnTheNeckIceCream
Imagine~Brenda Malloy’s Studio/Gallery43 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-282-1346ImagineLoveandPeace.net. Brenda’s paintings, greeting cards,magnets and more express her joy and love of life with color and zest. An eclectic mix of jewelry, clothing and accessories from her winters abroad. Daily May-Oct, call for hours.
Accommodations at Rocky Neck43 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-283-1625 or 978-804-0562RockyNeckAccommodations.com. Waterfront rentals: daily, weekly, and monthly. Rooms and suites have galleykitchens, private baths, decks, and wireless internet. In season $800/week. Open May 1 to Oct. 20.
Gallery at the Accommodations43 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-381-9848 Deb Schradieck: 508-951-6441, [email protected] Watercolor paintings of Gloucester’s harborfront.
Ruth Mordecai4 TERRACE LANE (Cross the street from Imagine Gallery and climb the stairs to Terrace Lane) Home: 978-283-9171 or 617-462-9171, RuthMordecai.com. Paintings and works on paper (11" x 15" to 6' x 8'). Open by appointment or chance.
Studio Restaurant51 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-283-4123 Waterfront dining on large outdoor deck with dockage for visiting boaters. Open daily for lunch & dinner, May to Oct.Full bar, fresh salads, sandwiches, and seafood. Varied musical entertainment Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun evenings.
Goetemann Artist in Residency Studio51A ROCKY NECK AVE / rockyneckartcolony.org/residentStudio and gallery for Goetemann artists in residence and for rental for special exhibits and workshops.
Rocky Neck Gallery53 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-282-0917RockyNeckGallery.com. A cooperative gallery featuringpainting, printmaking, photography, jewelry, pottery, and fine furniture by Art Colony members. Open Sun-Wed 11-6, Thurs-Sat 11-8, June to Oct.
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73 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-283-7967 / RudderRestaurant.com Great food and drinks (including a distinctive wine list) in a friendly,cozy atmosphere right on beautiful Smith Cove. Restaurant & bar open April to Oct for dining and until mid-Dec for special functions.
White Bird Gallery75 ROCKY NECK AVE #15 / 978-621-1166 kathleengerdonarcher.com. Featuring the painting and photography of Kathleen Gerdon Archer. Hours: Tues by chance, Wed-Sun 11:30-7pm.
Alma McLaughlin Gallery75 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-515-7322 Alma McLaughlin has painted and exhibited on Rocky Neck for over 25 years. Original artwork and antiques.
Diana Pasquariello Gallery75 ROCKY NECK AVE / 781-944-4212 / [email protected] known for watercolor florals, Diana also paints landscapes, abstracts, and portraits. Open 11-6, weekends until 9pm, May to Oct.
Khan Studio & The GMG Gallery77 ROCKY NECK AVE #G3 / 857-891-9054khanstudiointernational.com. Featuring works by EJ Lefavourplus GMG and guest artist exhibits from May 15-October 15.”Mug-up” every Sunday at 9am.
Wendie Demuth Photo Gallery77 ROCKY NECK AVE (Madfish Wharf) / [email protected], wendiedemuthphotos.comFeaturing an eclectic collection of digital images taken around theworld. Land and seascapes, abstracts, exotic travel imagery, andmore—all intended to evoke a sense of curiosity and wonder. Open daily: mid-May to Oct, 11am-6pm; weekends until 9pm.
Aquatro Gallery77 ROCKY NECK AVE / 617-416-8656 / aquatrogallery.comAquatro Gallery features a distinctive collection of jewelry, textiles and contemporary art. Open daily from MemorialDay–Columbus Day: 11am-8pm.
Madfish Grille77 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-281-4554 / madfishgrille.comThe Madfish Grille provides a distinctive array of dishes, diverse music and beverages and stunning views of SmithCove. Dockage available for hungry seafarers. Open daily, May to Oct,12-closing.
Gloucester Marine Railways81 ROCKY NECK AVE / 978-283-2775 Oldest operating marine railway in the U.S. Hauls out, repairs, and fuels large commercial vessels; provides services for much of Gloucester’s fishing fleet.
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SELF-GUIDED TOURAfter turning onto Rocky Neck Avenue, park inthe FREE PARKING lot and follow the numberson this map to explore the galleries, shops,and restaurants on Rocky Neck.
