A hundred or so years ago, Cape Ann was a vibrant, energetic, and dynamic place, filled with fisherfolk, merchants, dock workers, and yes, painters and sculptors. The intermingling of the workers toiling to make a living, the commercial pursuits of the merchants, and the cultural mix of people of differing heritages made for an exciting and authentic place to live. Cape Ann’s inspirational human activity and spectacular natural beauty created an artists’ utopia.
Clockwise from upper left: John F. Carlson, Frederick J. Mulhaupt, Bertha Menzler Petyon, Anthony Thieme
Artists built a school of painting and sculpting that organically grew to have a distinct identity marked by a genuine American spirit. These qualities can still be found all over Cape Ann. The Rockport Art Association & Museum now endeavors to revitalize the Cape Ann School, founded in the great artistic traditions of the area that are more than alive in the artists working and teaching today. RAA&M’s Cape Ann Summer School of Art consists of four contiguous artist workshops with instructors who not only teach the techniques of the Cape Ann School but also embody the spirit and intention behind them.
Choose one or more workshops that will immerse you
in the methods and spirit of the Cape Ann School:
In addition to painting instruction, all workshops include guided gallery walks throughout the area, evening lectures, and an exhibition of historic Cape Ann paintings at the RAA&M. Enroll now!
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