On a rainy Rockport Day, the Cape Ann Artisans shined a bright light on the Rockport Art Association for their first ever gathering under one roof to share in the … Read the rest

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Our Holiday Show Friday and Saturday!

Posted on December 2, 2014 by artisan

details here!

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Four Artisans Featured in North Shore Magazine

Posted on November 19, 2014 by artisan

Area Artisans Make One-of-a-Kind Items BY BETTE KEVA

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Fall SoundBytes from the studio

Posted on September 25, 2014 by artisan

Fall SoundBytes... what’s behind the techniques, tools, & processes of the Artisans & new works for the Fall tour

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Press Release: Announcing Fall 2014 Cape Ann Artisans Annual Studio Tour! Visit 26 Cape Ann Artisans in 23 Studios

Posted on September 25, 2014 by artisan

For Immediate Release
Gloucester, MA

Contact: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
jackie@capeanndesigns.com

“We were delighted when, over and over again, a studio that we dropped by simply because it was on the route … Read the rest

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Sinikka Nogelo Moderating “MONUMENTS MAN” Panel

Posted on September 25, 2014 by artisan

During the weekend of September 26-28, the City of Gloucester will celebrate the life and work of sculptor Walker Hancock...

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From the studio: David Montgomery

Posted on September 23, 2014 by artisan

This summer I’ve been traveling by boat up and down the Annisquam River to paint areas that I love..

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Northshore Magazine articles cover the Tour

Posted on September 21, 2014 by artisan

Two articles talk about our artists and the tour's allure...

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From the studio: Pam Stratton Mosaic Classes – video

Posted on September 18, 2014 by artisan

Mosaic is a very accessible art form. People come into the studio during the tour and think wow, this looks like fun. I would like to try and do that. … Read the rest

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Bart Stuyf at Pingree’s Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

Posted on September 6, 2014 by artisan

The fifth annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit is now showing through November 23rd, including Bart Stuyf...

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TONIGHT! Friday, July 25 : Reception for Flower Power

Posted on July 25, 2014 by artisan

Black & White Silver Gelatin photos by David Piemonte

@ Rocky Neck Gallery, 53 Rocky Neck Ave

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Nogelo and Rack in ‘A Fine Line’ through August 3rd

Posted on July 10, 2014 by artisan

Sinikka Nogelo and Margaret Rack in "A Fine Line" now through August 3rd at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center. The opening reception is this Saturday, July 12th, from 4-6 PM...

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Press: Annual Artisans tour marks 31st year this weekend

Posted on June 19, 2014 by artisan

Gail McCarthy writes about this year's tour, "But the continually changing nature of the artisans’ work ensures that each tour exhibits new work..."

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Press: Hot on the Art Trail

Posted on June 16, 2014 by artisan

North of Boston, Wicked Local highlights Cape Ann Artisans as a destination...

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Featured in Boston Globe Travel

Posted on June 14, 2014 by artisan

"...tucked away in sunlit studios around this seaport..., artists create stunning works that are inspired by this rugged landscape of sea and sky." - By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright | GLOBE CORRESPONDENTS...

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From the studio: Pam Stratton

Posted on June 12, 2014 by artisan

I have been having a great time with many new projects and ideas. My Gemini nature loves this! I am currently working on a commission that combines glass and granite and will turn these hard substances into crashing sea and surf...

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Cape Ann Artisans volunteer at WGBH Fund Raiser

Posted on June 12, 2014 by artisan

On Sunday, June 8th, a group of artisans and supportive family members volunteered at the WGBH Studios in Brighton to answer the phones for the final fund drive of WGBH's fiscal year.

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From the studio: Rob Diebboll

Posted on June 9, 2014 by artisan

Looking back, 2013 was a big year for me, my first year on the Tour in coordination with moving into my new studio from my downtown Rockport location on School St....

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From the studio: Sinikka Nogelo

Posted on June 2, 2014 by artisan

Thinking back to 2013 just makes me smile. I was so proud of our group exhibit "Cape Ann Artisans at 30" at the Cape Ann Museum, so happy to be a part of it and to show my favorite painting...

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seARTS @ Bass Rocks Opens

Posted on May 29, 2014 by artisan

At tonight’s 'full house' opening at the Bass Rocks Golf Club, seARTS recognized artists as well as one of their most important, but not so obvious advocate groups, art gallery owners...

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From the studio: Anni Melançon

Posted on May 22, 2014 by artisan

Spring, specifically Patriots Day, means the kickoff of the Pottery Making Season for me...

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Mixed Media Solo Show – Painter Elizabeth Harty

Posted on May 20, 2014 by artisan

North Shore Art Association Announces, May 16th through June 1st, 2014, Reception With The Artist, May 22nd, 6-8 p.m.

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Northshore Magazine: About the Tour

Posted on May 13, 2014 by artisan

"Walking into a studio can be a magical adventure, your own "Through the Looking Glass" experience. Visitors will be given a rare peek into an intimate setting where each artisan is closely allied to his or her unique surroundings during the creative process..." - Northshore Magazine

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Anni Melançon showing in The State of Clay 2014

Posted on May 13, 2014 by artisan

Anni Melançon has a piece in the Massachusetts ceramics 8th biennial show, The State of Clay 2014

The State of Clay
8th Biennial juried show for Massachusetts Clay artists
May … Read the rest

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From the studio: Julia Garrison

Posted on May 9, 2014 by artisan

This time of year the studio doesn't keep hours. The shop doesn't open until Memorial Day weekend. Like many of the brave locals I love the solitude of Cape Ann in the off-season...

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From the studio: Judith Wright

Posted on April 24, 2014 by artisan

You never know when something unexpected will appear, it seems, out of nowhere, to influence your art. I've been decorating table tops and birdbaths with stained glass mosaic for a number of years. And here's what happened to bring a welcome change...

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Artisans at Bass Rocks

Posted on April 15, 2014 by artisan

Several of us artisans were juried into the 2014 7th Annual seARTS Art Loan Program at Bass Rocks Golf Club.

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From the studio: Bond Street Studio

Posted on April 12, 2014 by artisan

In 1885 Mason Walton came to Cape Ann hoping to find fresh air to treat his tuberculosis. The future “Hermit of Gloucester” arrived with only fruit and a tent...

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The 2014 Brochure with map is now available

Posted on April 11, 2014 by artisan

Downloand the new 2014 brochure and map here now, or anytime using the link to the left.

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From the studio: Mary Ann and Mace Wenniger

Posted on March 31, 2014 by artisan

It seems goofy but the found object is essential to my collagraphs. I find old clothing intriguing, particularly those suggesting a remembered moment or treasured event...

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