North Shore Arts Association

North Shore Arts Association North Shore Arts Association founded in 1922 is one of the oldest non-profit art organizations in th

North Shore Arts Association established in 1922, occupies one of the most unique and attractive settings in New England. With its historic harborside galleries, visitors from all over the globe are provided the opportunity to view one of the largest and diverse collections of paintings, sculpture and graphics on Cape Ann. NSAA has a thriving membership of over 600 Artists Members and Associate Me

mbers, working in a variety of media and styles. In the interest of community involvement, nationally recognized exhibitions, NSAA also offers demonstrations, workshops, lectures, critiques, film presentations, concerts, and our Annual Gala and Live Auction of Fine Art in August of each year.

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT‼We invite you to come and experience an exhibition of paintings by Jeannette Steele Esposito on display...
05/27/2026

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT‼
We invite you to come and experience an exhibition of paintings by Jeannette Steele Esposito on display from March 31 – May 29, 2026. Jeannette is an Ipswich-based artist best known for her abstract landscapes. Jeannette enjoys starting a painting plein air, then finishing it in the studio where she combines her observations of the landscape with her love of abstraction. She works mainly in acrylics as well as oil and cold wax and collage elements.

You can view Jeannette’s work on Instagram:

Join us at our Exhibit New England 2026 Opening Gala!A cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres will be provided, catered by o...
05/26/2026

Join us at our Exhibit New England 2026 Opening Gala!

A cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres will be provided, catered by our friends at Vinwood Caterers. With the Bill Dwyer Band playing live music throughout the night, guests are encouraged to celebrate in style. Attendees will receive a free drink ticket upon the purchase of a Gala ticket. This premiere event celebrates renowned artists from around New England.

Buy Your Tickets Here: https://nsarts.org/exhibit-new-england-2026-gala/

‼ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY‼Exhibit New England is open for submission until this Saturday, May 30th, at 11:59PM. The Exh...
05/26/2026

‼ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY‼
Exhibit New England is open for submission until this Saturday, May 30th, at 11:59PM. The Exhibit will run from June 27 – July 24, 2026, with over $8,000 in Awards. The Gala is on Friday, June 26 from 6 – 8 PM. Submit your artwork today!

For More Info Check out our Website:
https://nsarts.org/event/exhibit-new-england-2026/

UPCOMING PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP!!Taught by Vanessa Michalak, this four-week plein air course introduces the essential fundam...
05/21/2026

UPCOMING PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP!!

Taught by Vanessa Michalak, this four-week plein air course introduces the essential fundamentals of outdoor painting while encouraging a bold, expressive approach to mark making. Students will explore composition, value, color, and light through direct observation, learning how to quickly capture the essence of a scene.

Reserve your spot now at: www.nsarts.org/2026-painters-path

‼️CALLING ALL NEW ENGLAND ARTISTS‼️Submissions for our annual regional juried exhibition, Exhibit New England, are now l...
05/08/2026

‼️CALLING ALL NEW ENGLAND ARTISTS‼️

Submissions for our annual regional juried exhibition, Exhibit New England, are now live! Submissions close May 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Get yours in before the deadline!

Juried by Amy Sudarsky and Loren Doucette. Please refer to the Exhibit New England event page on our website for the submission guidelines and more information about this year's jurors.

https://nsarts.org/event/exhibit-new-england-2026/
Image Credit: Susan Ellis, Afternoon in June, Pastel, Exhibit New England 2025

✨NSAA is now OPEN! Join us TOMORROW, Friday May 1st from 5:00PM to 7:00PM for our very first reception of the season! We...
04/30/2026

✨NSAA is now OPEN! Join us TOMORROW, Friday May 1st from 5:00PM to 7:00PM for our very first reception of the season! We'll be celebrating the opening of Exhibition One as well as our Associate Spring Show. Light fare and drinks will be provided. This reception is free and open to the public, all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!🥂
🔗For More information on Exhibition One as well as the Associate Show, follow the link below:
https://nsarts.org/art-exhibitions/current-exhibitions/

✨Jeanette Steele Esposito, an Ipswich-based artist best known for her work depicting abstract landscapes, has a plethora...
04/16/2026

✨Jeanette Steele Esposito, an Ipswich-based artist best known for her work depicting abstract landscapes, has a plethora of amazing works on display now at BankGloucester from March 31 - May 29, 2026 with a reception held at BankGloucester on Saturday, April 18 from 10AM to 12PM. Her work explores the use of powerful shapes blended with the stunning blues and greens of New England.
She draws her inspiration from the natural beauty of the North Shore as well as the mid coast of Maine where her family has spent summers for many years.

Jeannette is an artist member of the North Shore Art association, Rockport Art Association, Concord Arts, NAWA and the N.E. Experimental artists group. She is a Master Artist at Newburyport Arts and enjoys painting with The Confetti Girls, and she does “whatever it takes to get the feeling across” in her work.

We look forward to seeing you at the reception or anytime during the exhibition!

You can view Jeannette’s work on Instagram at .

📸: Jeanette with her work at BankGloucester
🎨: Jeanette Steele Esposito, "Plum Island Blues", Acrylic (Cropped)
🎨: Jeanette Steele Esposito, "Fishermans Shack", Acrylic (Cropped)

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As of this week, Dave Kaphammer, North Shore-based painter and NSAA member, is showcasing several of his vibrant pastels...
03/20/2026

As of this week, Dave Kaphammer, North Shore-based painter and NSAA member, is showcasing several of his vibrant pastels at the Beauport Hotel, up through April 14, 2026. This gorgeous body of work features familiar scenes from the coastal towns along Boston’s North Shore, the grunginess of a boatyard, and the light dancing on the streets of his Salem neighborhood.

Dave Kaphammer seeks inspiration in light and shadow, especially the warm glow of low afternoon sun that brings drama, form, and emotion to his work. He is particularly drawn to the strength of trees, their reflections, and the striking blue shadows they cast on fresh snow. Kaphammer has studied with Jeanne Rosier Smith and other accomplished artists, and has taught classes and workshops while living in Salem, Massachusetts. He is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod, and the Copley Society of Art, an artist member of Rockport Art Association and the North Shore Art Association. He has achieved Master Circle status with the International Association of Pastel Societies.

You can view more of Dave’s work on his website at davekaphammerart.com, by following him on Instagram and Facebook.
📸: Dave with his work at the Beauport Hotel
🎨: Dave Kaphammer, "Derby Street Light", Pastel
🎨: Dave Kaphammer, Burnham’s, Pastel

Susan Drennan, Pennsylvania-based painter and NSAA member, has several of her gorgeous paintings on display at the Beaup...
02/18/2026

Susan Drennan, Pennsylvania-based painter and NSAA member, has several of her gorgeous paintings on display at the Beauport Hotel, up through March 14, 2026. This body of work features colorful landscapes, both in oil and watercolor, inspired by her roots on the North Shore and her current surroundings in western Pennsylvania.

Susan Drennan is a landscape artist working primarily in oil, also exploring watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and clay, with a focus on capturing mood, light, and color in the natural world. Inspired by her grandmother’s art collection and encouraged by her high school teacher to pursue portraiture, she became a sought-after portrait artist before earning a BFA, Summa Cum Laude, with a minor in Curatorial Studies from several of Massachusetts' most prestigious art institutions. She has exhibited widely, has work in notable collections and exhibitions, supports charitable causes through her art, and currently teaches beginner oil painting in western Pennsylvania.

You can view more of Susan’s work on her website at susandrennanart.com, by following her on Instagram , or following along on Facebook.
📸: Susan with her work at the Beauport Hotel
🎨: Susan Drennan, "Zinnia Takeover", Oil
🎨: Susan Drennan, "Beach Around the Point", Acrylic

"Thank you for an amazing year full of outstanding talent and joy! We have almost reached our fundraising goal and it's ...
12/31/2025

"Thank you for an amazing year full of outstanding talent and joy! We have almost reached our fundraising goal and it's not too late to give. Your support makes a difference!
North Shore Arts is brighter because of you and your support.
Happy New Year!"
With Gratitude,
Mary Rose O'Connell, NSAA President

Consider a donation this new years of any amount to the NSAA today: Your support means the world.
🔗https://nsarts.org/support/donate/

🎨Whether you are an artist yourself, sitting in on our demonstrations, or a visitor passing through to see the incredible artwork displayed each and every day, we thank you for making the NSAA what it is today, from 2025 and beyond.✨ See you next year!✨

This Holiday Season, our hearts are full of joy and gratitude as we celebrate a successful year and another birthday for...
12/18/2025

This Holiday Season, our hearts are full of joy and gratitude as we celebrate a successful year and another birthday for the North Shore Arts Association. None of it would be possible without you—your generosity keeps our doors open, our walls filled with local art, and our creative community shining bright.

While this year's Appeal has been wonderfully successful, we are still a bit shy of our goal. Your donation helps support NSAA’s programs, care for our beloved historic building, and ensure a strong future for the arts. As the year comes to a close, we invite you to help us finish the season strong with a holiday gift today.

From all of us at NSAA, we wish you a joyful, art-filled Holiday Season. We look forward to staying connected as we head into an exciting 2026!
Follow the link below to make your gift to North Shore Arts!
https://nsarts.org/support/donate/
🎨: Ellen Whitman, "Christmas Berries", Oil

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