. The exhibition, which will include fine art, models, and archival materials, will be on display at the Museum’s downtown campus at 27 Pleasant Street from June 25 through September 18, 2022.
The thought-provoking installation was created with materials related to family-owned fishing vessels that were provided to the Museum by the community. Throughout history, the people of Cape Ann have been linked to the sea and to fishing. The industry has provided jobs for waves of immigrants and ... view more »
. The exhibition, which will include fine art, models, and archival materials, will be on display at the Museum’s downtown campus at 27 Pleasant Street from June 25 through September 18, 2022.
The thought-provoking installation was created with materials related to family-owned fishing vessels that were provided to the Museum by the community. Throughout history, the people of Cape Ann have been linked to the sea and to fishing. The industry has provided jobs for waves of immigrants and given rise to inventions and innovations associated with the harvesting, processing, and the distribution of fish. Fishing has also influenced the collective identity of the region. From art and literature, to music, architecture, religious and secular traditions, the fishing industry has had profound and enduring effects on the character of Cape Ann and its people.
Free Family Activities inspired by the Family Fishing vessels exhibition will be set up in the galleries on June 28 – 30. The public can also sign up for parallel programming at Maritime Gloucester from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 30. During these three days families with children will be admitted free to the Museum. On Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors will be able to make their own fish prints in the CAM Studio, and on Sunday, July 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. they can join artist Patricia Scialo to learn how to use Cyanotype Sun Mural to make their own art using fishing objects as inspiration.
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