RAA&M In The News!

American Art Review: Spring 2024, raa&m’s ANNUAL Art Auction

“The RAA&M fundraiser, now in its 39th year, began with a bequest from artist Antonio Cirino (1888-1983), a founding member of the Association in the early 1920s…[s]ince then, the exhibition and auction have flourished into a national event and the Association’s primary fundraiser.”
— Judith A. Curtis, American Art Review, Spring 2024

American Art Review: Spring 2024 now available in the RAA&M’s Welcome Center!

Spring reopening 2024: creativity blooms at the raa&m

“Ever-changing exhibitions throughout five galleries offer fine art for sale, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, and original prints, while a sixth gallery displays works from the Museum Collection by RAA&M founders and other historic Cape Ann artists.”
— Kristin Czarnecki, Interim Executive Director of the RAA&M, Northshore Magazine, Spring 2024

RAA&M’s Marguerite Pearson: Exhibition at Endicott College

“Marguerite Pearson led an extraordinary life. As an accomplished painter, teacher, writer, and juror, she more than made her mark as an enduring icon of the American art world.”
— American Art Review, Winter 2024

2023 RAA&M National Show FT. Cape ann plein air artists

“An artistic storm is brewing and will hit the coast when Rockport Art Association & Museum opens its National Show featuring more than 100 master artists.”
— Gloucester Daily Times, 2023

bons best art gallery 2023: reader’s choice

“Rockport has been an artists’ utopia for more than 150 years—and since 1921, the Rockport Art Association has upheld Bearskin Neck in Rockport as a traditional gathering place of some of the region’s best artists.”
— Northshore Magazine, 2023

RAA&M’s Nathalie Nordstrand: A gift to last

“Artist Nathalie Nordstrand, who found great joy and inspiration painting on Cape Ann, left a lasting gift to the Rockport Art Association & Museum to encourage other artists following their passion to paint.”
— Gloucester Daily Times, 2023

Generational impact: curtis family artists

Over two generations, the Curtis family has touched the lives of many thousands of artists, starting with Howard Curtis (1906-1989), who taught for 34 years at Gloucester High School.
— Gloucester Daily Times, 2022

Aesop sculptures given to Rockport Museum

Nancy Schön made a lasting splash with her beloved public outdoor sculpture, “Make Way for Ducklings,” in Boston Public Garden. See her sculptures on rotating display now at the RAA&M!

Around Cape Ann: Rockport museum opens with 4 shows, new programs

“After a few months of creative hibernation, the Rockport Art Association & Museum has opened with a spring season featuring four exhibitions and some changes.”
— Gloucester Daily Times, 2023