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William J Funk Procurement Consulting Services Announces Contracts to be Rebid
The Operational Services Division (OSD) publishes a procurement schedule each month that covers statewide contracts for the next six months. Some contracts are rebid, and some are renewed for one or two years. The following contracts are being rebid:• IaaS, PaaS, and Related Services• Natural Gas • Mail Equipment• Cellular Services & Devices• Network Services, Communication Services, & Related Equipment
Cape Ann Artisans Ready for a Fun Fall Tour
Cape Ann Artisans Ready for a Fun Fall Tour14 Studios Open October 11-12 10AM-5PM After a productive summer and a mini-Tour that included about half of its members, the full group of fourteen Cape Ann Artisans look forward to welcoming visitors into their studios Saturday and Sunday, October 11-12 for the annual Fall Tour. As the seasons change, artists find new inspiration in nature’s colorful transformations. Many artisans have been exploring new territories – artistically as well as geographically –
Exhibition & Panel Discussion: Navigating Art & Science
Exhibition & Panel Discussion: Navigating Art & ScienceLocation: The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, GloucesterExhibition Dates: through October 13, 2025Artists Panel Discussion: September 28, 4:00 - 5:30 PMGallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, Noon - 5 PMFree Gloucester, MA – Eight artists focused on the health of the ocean and our relationship to it make up the multimedia exhibition, Navigating Art & Science, now showing at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck through October 13.Incoming Ocean, a
News Release: 9/16/2025
Hammond Castle Museum Offers its First-Ever Online Collection with Exciting New Digital Experiences Unlocking the Secrets of a Nearly Century-Old Collection for a Global Audience Gloucester, MA, September 3, 2025: Hammond Castle Museum is proud to announce, for the first time in its nearly century-long history, its unique collection is now publicly available online. Under the leadership of Director of Collections Beth Welin, this launch represents a milestone in a multi-year digitization project designed
Taste Gloucester Tours now kicks-off at the elegant Beauport Gloucester Hotel—our oceanfront gem
Our 3-hour experience (11:30am–2:30pm) includes a visit to the Beauport’s rooftop to enjoy their signature clam chowder, followed by our guided walking tour through downtown. Along the way, you’ll sample local flavors, stop into a favorite restaurant or two, and discover hidden gems and fun stories that make Gloucester so special. ✨ $125 all-inclusive – guided tour, tastings, taxes & server gratuities included!&##128222; Call Deanna at the Beauport Gloucester Hotel to reserve: 978-282-0008 Ext. 5 For
INTER / PLAY A Group Exhibition Exploring the Space Between Solitude, Nature, and the Creative Process
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 21, 2025, 4–6 PMExhibition Dates: September 18 – October 5, 2025Location: Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MAGloucester, MA — Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to present INTER / PLAY, a group exhibition bringing together five Cape Ann-based artists—Morgan Dyer, Amanda Bittner, Vanessa Michalak, Elissa Lincoln, and Maia Mattson—to explore the dynamic relationships between solitude, nature, and the creative process. The exhibition unfolds across two
The Salted Cod Arthouse announces its September Artist of the Month: Eser Costanza featuring New Work Exploring the Balance of Art, Science, and the Universe
Gloucester, MA — Salted Cod Arthouse selects Artist Eser Costanza as “Artist of the Month” starting today, September 4, 2025. Eser’s new body of work reflects a deeply personal and unconventional journey into art. With a background in both Architecture and an MBA from MIT, followed by a long career in financial services, Costanza brings a rare blend of rational precision and creative exploration to their artistic practice. “Architecture trained me in the visual arts within the boundaries of science, while
Discover Ten Pound Island: A Journey Through History, Mystery and Art ~ An Evening with Local Historian Richard Carlson
Rocky Neck Art Colony Presents: "Discover Ten Pound Island: A Journey Through History, Mystery and Art ~ An Evening with Local Historian Richard Carlson Date: September 10, 2025 Time: 6:30PM Admission: Suggested donation: $10 to benefit the Rocky Neck Art ColonyGloucester, MA – Join us for an unforgettable evening as speaker and historian Richard Carlson brings to life the rich and storied past of Ten Pound Island, one of Rocky Neck’s most iconic and intriguing landmarks. His engaging presentation
Rocky Neck Art Colony and Ocean Alliance Announces 2025 Environmental Artist Residency
Rocky Neck Art Colony and Ocean Alliance Announces 2025 Environmental Artist Residency: The Ocean School CollectiveGloucester, MA – August 27, 2025– Rocky Neck Art Colony and Ocean Alliance is proud to announce that this year’s Environmental Artist Residency will be filled by the Ocean School Collective, a dynamic local team of artists whose work centers on performance and community engagement. The Collective includes Rebecca Graham Siswick, Ivana Ustariz, Kate Farrington, Julie Corcoran, and Patricia
Cape Ann Summer School of Art Lecture Series - Rockport Art Association & Museum
CAPE ANN SUMMER SCHOOL OF ART LECTURE SERIES - ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION & MUSEUM Rockport Art Association & Museum Hibbard Gallery 12 Main Street Rockport, MA 01966 Admission: $10 RAA&M Members; $15 Non-Members, Admission is at the door. Emile A. Gruppé (1896-1978), Gloucester Harbor, Oil on CanvasTHE ARTIST PORTRAYAL & EVOLUTION OF THE GLOUCESTER FISHING FLEET, by Don Demers Thursday, September 4, 2025, 5:00–6:00 PM A talk about the history of the Gloucester fishing fleet, the evolution of its
Sawyer Free Library Announces Grand Reopening Celebrations for Transformed Historic Building
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 21, 2025) Gloucester, MA — After nearly two years of renovation, expansion, and modernization, the Sawyer Free Library is proud to announce the grand reopening of its historic home at 2 Dale Avenue. To celebrate this major milestone, the Library will host a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Friday, September 5 at 3:00 pm, followed by a festive, fun-filled Community Open House on Saturday, September 6 from 10 AM to 3:00 PM. Both special events are open to the public to attend and
Cape Ann Museum welcomes two new members to its Board of Trustees to further Museum growth
Left to Right: Allison Mueller; Lindsay Pearce Cowan, MDGLOUCESTER, Mass. (May 2025) – Cape Ann Museum has appointed Allison Mueller, Gloucester native and current Rockport resident, and Lindsay Pearce Cowan, MD, of Annisquam, to its Board of Trustees. “Allison and Lindsay make excellent additions as advocates for Cape Ann Museum,” says the Museum’s Director Oliver Barker. “Their expertise will be an asset as the Museum continues moving toward its next chapter with a
