Contemporary fine art in a historic 1847 Captain McKay house, featuring established and emerging artists with an emphasis on Cape Ann.

Artist-run gallery featuring paintings by Tom Amend and Elizabeth Bish — marshes, quarries, coastal scenes, and European landscapes.

Contemporary fine art gallery with rotating exhibitions featuring a variety of artists and media. Open Thursday–Sunday.

Curated arts and culture newsletter for Cape Ann, plus the COSMOS Gallery featuring rotating exhibitions of contemporary work.

Artist-run cooperative gallery — original paintings, watercolors, photography, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, and sculpture by local artists.

Oil painter's studio and gallery featuring dayscapes and nightscapes of Gloucester painted en plein air, with guest artist programming.

American realist painter's waterfront studio showcasing paintings of Gloucester's coastlines, wharves, and maritime scenes.

Original fish prints and reproductions created through traditional gyotaku — the Japanese art of fish printing. Classes available.

Art and cultural history of maritime New England since 1875 — home to the largest collection of Fitz Henry Lane paintings. 

Working waterfront museum with interactive aquarium, Schooner Gallery, and daily sails aboard the Schooner Ardelle on Gloucester Harbor.

Home of early American feminist Judith Sargent Murray. Features American decorative arts, furniture, and portraits by major American artists.

Historic library with the Matz Gallery, arts programming, community events, and a newly renovated and expanded facility.

1926 National Historic Landmark fishing schooner offering public sails and educational programs. Passengers can raise sails and learn about Gloucester's fishing heritage.

1806 civic landmark hosting concerts, symposia, and community events — including the free summer Music on Meetinghouse Green series.

Nonprofit providing year-round art education for all ages — after-school programs, summer classes, and The Hive Community Center with studio space and a teen gallery.

Movement Arts Gloucester MA — community dance studio offering ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, African dance, and movement classes for all ages.

Grassroots collaborative (GloArts) organizing professional artists and providing multidisciplinary arts education — founded by MAGMA, Lanes Coven Theater, and others.

Nonprofit community media center producing local programming for Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and Manchester-by-the-Sea. Equipment training and studio access.

500-capacity entertainment venue with concert hall, restaurant, bar, recording studio, and rehearsal rooms overlooking Gloucester Harbor.

Captain Lester S. Wass Post 3 — historic downtown hall hosting community events, performances, and cultural programming.

50-year-old independent bookstore with hand-picked titles in nautical, children's, poetry, and more. Author events, book clubs, and a curated art wall.

Locally owned used bookstore since 1997 — 50,000 new, used, and rare books. Author events, open-mic nights, and writing contests.

Independent record store specializing in rare and collectible vinyl — tens of thousands of LPs, 45s, 78s, CDs, and DVDs across all genres.

Toys and quality art supplies for all ages — Prismacolor, Winsor Newton, brushes, sketchbooks, plus Lego and Melissa & Doug.

Multi-vendor storefront featuring jewelry, art, and specialty items from local artisans. Newly opened in downtown Gloucester.