Art & Sensory

Carlson Education Center,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.capeannmuseum.org/visit/cam-green-campus/">CAM Green</a> Recommended ages 3 – 11.&nbsp;Adult Supervision Required.&nbsp; Children of preschool to upper elementary age and their caregivers are invited to explore their creativity through the fun of using many&nbsp;different materials&nbsp;with art educator Sarah Brown. Projects are always step-by-step and hands-on to encourage sensory guidance and fine motor skills, and to help create&nbsp;individual masterpieces!&nbsp;This program is&nbsp;free&nbsp;but registration is required due to limited materials. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.&nbsp; Program&nbsp;may take place outside the Carlson Education Center if&nbsp;weather&nbsp;permits. &nbsp; Image Credit: Photo by Sarah Brown

Cape Ann Museum Green

Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Paul Manship

Although three popular bronzes by Paul Manship (1885-1966) grace the Cape Ann Museum collection—&nbsp;Indian Hunter and His Dog, Shoebill Stork, and Tortoise&nbsp;— it is a delightful painted plaster cast also in the collection,&nbsp;Daughter Pauline Frances — Three Weeks Old (1913) we will be exploring. We will discuss some of the sculptor’s favorite influences found in Pauline Frances as well as its unique effect on his view of portrait sculpture.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You are invited to join us Thursdays for a unique experience. Led by a CAM docent, these deep dives into a single artwork or object from the Collection will begin with conversation, a short presentation and complimentary coffee at the Carlson Education Center, followed by a special trip to the James Center to view the object being discussed. No special knowledge needed! Just a curiosity to learn more in a small group setting and enjoy a unique experience.&nbsp; &nbsp; Image Credit:&nbsp;Paul Manship&nbsp;(1885-1966),&nbsp;Daughter Pauline Frances — Three Weeks Old, 1913.&nbsp;Painted plaster cast.&nbsp;Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA.&nbsp;Museum purchase, 2023 [2023.058].&nbsp;

Waterfront Reflections: Gloucester’s Harbor Village Walking Tour

This walking tour looks at changes in Gloucester’s Harbor Village as it advanced from the home of a few to the workplace of many during the late 18th to early 20th centuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;A mix of structures past and present, heroes, art, and waterfront activity all inform the picture of the diverse and vibrant community that&nbsp;emerged&nbsp;along the shore of Le Beauport, the beautiful port. Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours in downtown Gloucester. Where to Meet? Though the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine. Photo Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour, CAM staff photo.

Cape Ann Museum Courtyard, Downtown Campus

Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Lucy MacDonald DeMaine

Get to know Lucy MacDonald DeMaine (1893-1988), a daughter of Gloucester who became the “heart” of the American Field Service and the wife of Gloucester artist Harry DeMaine.&nbsp;Learn about her connections with A. Piatt Andrew and Henry Sleeper, well known citizens of Gloucester. With her skills and dedication Lucy represents the women behind the scenes who make organizations (and artists) function and prosper.&nbsp;Her daughter-in-law, Ann W. DeMaine, will share her story and invite questions and discussion about the role of women during Lucy’s lifetime. Afterwards, join us to view the Collection Highlights exhibition case spotlighting the DeMaines and the American Field Service during World War I at the entrance to the Janet &amp; William Ellery James Center gallery. Image Credit: Photo of Lucy Bigelow MacDonald DeMaine, Secretary of the American Field Service, provided by Ann DeMaine.

Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown

Explore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).&nbsp;Hopper is known to have painted in Gloucester on five separate occasions in the first decades of the 20th century.&nbsp;His paintings from this period capture the local landscape and architecture in a loosely&nbsp;rendered,&nbsp;light–filled&nbsp;style and are considered by many to be some of his finest works.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours as you loop around downtown Gloucester. Limited time special!&nbsp;Receive a&nbsp;2023 Edward Hopper &amp; Cape Ann&nbsp;Tote Bag with your registration to be picked up at the tour. Where to Meet? Though the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine. Photo Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour, CAM staff photo.

CAM Talk – Mending Movement: Sail Repair in the Early Maritime Atlantic, with Emily Whitted

In the age of sail, the efficient movement of people and goods around the early maritime Atlantic world relied on the strength of woven fabric and the means to repair it successfully. Sails underwent extensive wear and required regular maintenance and repair work completed by sailors onboard ships while at sea or by sailmakers while in ports. By focusing on ship sails as a technology of maritime movement, sailcloth repair offers insights into the value of repair practices within maritime businesses. Using extant material culture and archival documents from New England’s many maritime collections, this presentation traces the history of sail repair inside sailmakers’ lofts, on the decks of ships, and within marine insurance policies.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.umass.edu/history/about/directory/emily-whitted">Emily Whitted</a>&nbsp;is a PhD candidate in History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst whose work focuses on early American history, material culture, and public history. Her dissertation project, “Darned, Patched, and Mended: Repairing Textiles in Early America,” examines early American textile repair work as an integral, everyday practice completed with needles and thread to maintain fabric’s life cycles within homes, ships, and military camps. She also holds a M.A. in American Material Culture from the Winterthur Program at the University of Delaware.&nbsp; &nbsp; Image Credit: Mended sails. Image courtesy of the speaker.

Janet & William Ellery James Center, CAM Green

White-Ellery House Tour

Sunday, August 3, 2025 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. White-Ellery House, CAM Green 13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930 Free and open to the public. Registration Required&nbsp;due to limited space. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.capeannmuseum.org/collections/white-ellery-house-1710/">White-Ellery House</a>, built in 1710 for the&nbsp;Reverend John White, Gloucester’s first settled minister in First Parish, was situated in Gloucester’s Town Green, the center of the community at that time. The house exhibits a certain elegance and refinement while providing for basic needs of its early owners. The tour will share who lived in the house over time, its exterior structure and interior features, and the adventure of being moved to make way for the Route 128 rotary.&nbsp; &nbsp; Photo Credit: The White-Ellery House, CAM staff photo.

White-Ellery House, CAM Green

Walking Tour: Ed & Jo Hopper’s Houses

Explore the specific sites&nbsp;in the area of&nbsp;Gloucester known as Portuguese Hill depicted by renowned American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).&nbsp;Hopper is known to have painted in Gloucester on five separate occasions in the first decades of the 20th century.&nbsp;His paintings from this period capture the local landscape and architecture in a loosely&nbsp;rendered, light-filled style and are considered by many to be some of his finest works.&nbsp;Also included are sites painted by Josephine Nivison Hopper (1883-1968), Hopper’s wife and artist in her own right, whose work gained recognition long before her future husband’s success.&nbsp;Learn how this hillside neighborhood&nbsp;that&nbsp;the Hoppers travelled together inspired their artwork, as well as the role the area plays in Gloucester history. If you have enjoyed one of our Hopper’s Houses Downtown tours, the Portuguese Hill tour takes you to another side of the city to see different views. It’s well worth the experience! Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours towards Portuguese Hill and back to downtown Gloucester.&nbsp;This walking tour includes steep stairs and a length of the hill. Limited time special!&nbsp;Receive a&nbsp;2023 Edward Hopper &amp; Cape Ann&nbsp;Tote Bag with your registration to be picked up at the tour. Where to Meet? Though the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine. Photo Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour, CAM staff photo.

Harbor Views: The Paintings of Fitz Henry Lane Walking Tour

Delve into the 19th century on this tour through the neighborhoods and waterfront areas that inspired the artwork of native son Fitz Henry Lane&nbsp;(1804-1865). Learn how Lane rose from modest beginnings in the pre-Civil War era to worldwide recognition as a marine painter and why, even today,&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;artists journey to Cape Ann to find inspiration in its light and beauty.&nbsp; Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours as you loop around downtown Gloucester. Where to Meet? Though the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine. Photo Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour, CAM staff photo.

Sunday, August 10, 2025 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. White-Ellery House, CAM Green 13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930 Free and open to the public. Registration Required&nbsp;due to limited space. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.capeannmuseum.org/collections/white-ellery-house-1710/">White-Ellery House</a>, built in 1710 for the&nbsp;Reverend John White, Gloucester’s first settled minister in First Parish, was situated in Gloucester’s Town Green, the center of the community at that time. The house exhibits a certain elegance and refinement while providing for basic needs of its early owners. The tour will share who lived in the house over time, its exterior structure and interior features, and the adventure of being moved to make way for the Route 128 rotary.&nbsp; &nbsp; Photo Credit: The White-Ellery House, CAM staff photo.

Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Childe Hassam

Despite having no formal artistic training, Childe Hassam (1859-1935) was a successful illustrator early in his life, and soon became instrumental in developing Impressionism in the United States in the late 19th&nbsp;century. He spent some summers in Gloucester, joining several major American painters in the region at the invitation of Frank Duveneck (1848-1919). Join us to learn about Hassam’s work, the art colonies he participated in, and his Impressionist view of Gloucester.&nbsp; You are invited to join us every Thursday for a unique experience. Led by a CAM docent, these deep dives into a single artwork or object from the Collection will begin with conversation, a short presentation and complimentary coffee at the Carlson Education Center, followed by a special trip to the James Center to view the object being discussed. No special knowledge needed! Just a curiosity to learn more in a small group setting and enjoy a unique experience.&nbsp; &nbsp; Image credit:&nbsp;Childe Hassam (1859-1935),&nbsp;Harbor of a Thousand Masts, 1922. Etching on paper.&nbsp;Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA.&nbsp;Gift of Harold and Betty Bell, 2003 [2003.051.004].&nbsp;

Come as You Art

Celebrate the end of summer with a full day of artmaking! Try out a new technique, find inspiration around the CAM Green campus, and celebrate the process of creating a work of art. Image Credit: CAM Staff photo.

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Where

capeannmuseum

Experiences

Walking Tour: Public Sculpture of Gloucester

White-Ellery House Tour

Art & Sensory

Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Paul Manship

Waterfront Reflections: Gloucester’s Harbor Village Walking Tour

Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Lucy MacDonald DeMaine

Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown

CAM Talk – Mending Movement: Sail Repair in the Early Maritime Atlantic, with Emily Whitted

White-Ellery House Tour

Art & Sensory

Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Paul Manship

Walking Tour: Ed & Jo Hopper’s Houses

Harbor Views: The Paintings of Fitz Henry Lane Walking Tour

White-Ellery House Tour

Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Childe Hassam