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Cape Ann Artisans Announce 2023 40th Year Anniversary Celebration Schedule

Special Events and Exhibitions with the Cape Ann Museum and Rocky Neck Art Colony to coincide with Gloucester’s 400^th Anniversary

Forty years ago, the founding members of the Cape Ann Artisans had a vision to invite the community into their intimate studio spaces, share their work, educate visitors and locals on the creative process, and assure that their work found its way into the homes and hearts of art lovers!   In fact, this vision has held fast and the Artisans have enjoyed an impressive following of both “regulars” and newcomers since the group came together in 1983.  Annually, the artisans contribute tens of thousands of dollars to the local creative economy and draw people to the area from around the country.

To honor this vision and the hard work of the nearly 100 present and past Artisans, the current group has designed a full year of diverse activities showcasing the wide range of artisan talent and giving back through art education.  The core Open Studios will take place over two weekends – Spring (June 3-4) and Fall (October 7-8) and one single day in the Summer (August 12).

Beginning in February the events schedule will expand considerably to include a series of workshops in collaboration with the Cape Ann Museum and a month-long exhibit at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center from September 28-October 29^th.   Workshops and classes will be highly varied and inclusive.  The first class offered will be led by Melody Phaneuf beginning in February  will be an introduction to Oil Painting with Impressionist Color  followed by a workshop  with Sinikka Nogelo on “Trash Art” to coincide with April’s Earth Day.  The full, year long schedule is attached – see below.

The year promises to be a powerful trifecta with the Artisans, Rocky Neck and the Cape Ann Museum working together to draw the community into art-making and learning.

The programming has been designed to recognize “40” in the 400^th year of Gloucester’s special anniversary.

The “tours” are “self-guided” with 17 individual stops to visit with 18 artisans.   The full group is listed alphabetically below along with their medium:

1. John Abisamra – Landscape Photography
2. David Archibald – Ceramic Arts – Porcelain & Stoneware
3. Cynthia Curtis – Ceramic Arts – Stoneware
4. Rob Diebboll – Painting – Oil & Watercolors
5. Danette English – Ceramic Arts
6. Jacqueline Ganim DeFalco – Sea Glass Wearable Art – Hair Accessories and Jewelry
7. Deborah Gonet – Painting – Mixed Media
8. Rebecca Anne Nagle – Painting and Mixed Media
9. Sinikka Nogelo – Painting & Sculpture– Experimental Arts
10. Melody Phaneuf – Painting
11. Scott Place and Erin O’Sullivan – Ceramic Arts
12. Marcie Rae – Fine Jewelry
13. Deb Schradieck – Painting–Oil & Watercolor
14. Sallie Strand – Painting- Abstract
15. Pam Stratton – Mosaics, Mixed Media, & Jewelry
16. Beth Williams – Handmade Glass Beads & Jewelry
17. Sara Wright – Fiber Arts- Handwoven & Knit Accessories

The Artisans welcome its newest member, Danette English and her Lanesville ceramic studio.  Beth Williams, of Gloucester, a long-standing member of the group has returned after a sabbatical.

Annually, the Artisans print and distribute over 10,000 brochures which are distributed throughout the region.   The Artisans connect with thousands of visitors and act as ambassadors to all things local – especially lodging, restaurants, and services.  If you would like to secure a partnership, please contact Pam Stratton directly at this email: pamstratton63@gmail.com.

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What:  The 40^th Annual Cape Ann Artisans Open Studios and Celebration
Where: Gloucester and Rockport, MA.
When:   Spring Tour: Sat & Sun, June 3-4   Fall Tour: Sat & Sun, October 7-8  10AM-5PM Daily
Special Events: See attached schedule – below

Contact: info@capeannartisans.com or leave a message with Cynthia Curtis 978-546-6186

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2023 40^th Year Anniversary Celebration Schedule