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Cape Ann Plein Air Festival


  • Sunday October 8, 6-8pm: Opening Reception, North Shore Arts Association, Pirates Lane, Gloucester
  • October 9 – 13, 3:00pm daily: “Cape Ann Plein Air, Highlights of the Collection”
    Docent-led tours at Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester
    (All are welcome free with museum admission)
  • Wednesday October 11: Manchester Demo Day. Times and Locations TBA
  • Saturday October 14: 6-10pm: Cape Ann Plein Air Awards Exhibition & Gala, Rockport Art Association & Museum, Rockport
  • Sunday October 15: 10-5pm: CAPA Exhibit open to public, Rockport Art Association & Museum, Rockport Annual Quick Draw – stay tuned for time & location
  • Sunday October 15: Official Quick Draw, Essex Shipbuilding Museum, 10am-3pm (free registration for CAPA applicants)
  • Monday October 16, 10-5pm: CAPA Exhibit open to public, Rockport Art Association & Museum, Rockport
Earlier Event: September 18
Solomons Plein Air Festival
Later Event: October 22
En Plein Air Texas