Supporting Our Next 104 Years



For the last 104 years, the North Shore Arts Association has been a dedicated community space and home for New England Artists. Since 1922, the Big Red Building overlooking Gloucester Harbor has welcomed thousands of Artist Members and visitors from the North Shore and beyond.





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Welcome to North Shore Arts!



Founded in 1922, the North Shore Arts Association has maintained a functioning gallery at 11 Pirates Lane in East Gloucester for over 100 years. We are currently made up of over 800 Juried Artist and Associate Members who are recognized through our exceptional exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and lectures.










OUR HISTORY


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About Us

Established in 1922, NSAA has been serving the local community and beyond for over 100 years with the mission to make the arts accessible and relevant.

Events for Visitors

Feature events include art exhibitions, receptions, our annual fundraising auction, art demos, educational offerings, community outreach and more!

Workshops

We offer a compelling line-up of fine art workshops for artists of all levels of experience, in a wide range of techniques and media. Learn from some of the regions finest art instructors!

Get Involved

We welcome your active participation! Whether as a volunteer, funding an award, helping fund our annual appeal or donating an important piece to our permanent collection. See how you can help!

Upcoming Events

Events

Today

  • Showroom Gallery

    North Shore Arts of Gloucester 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Artist Members Only! Each member is allowed to display up to 2 works at a time in our Showroom gallery, all season long. IMPORTANT DATES FOR JURIED ARTISTS:  *2 artworks […]

  • Sails & Seas

    North Shore Arts of Gloucester 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester, MA, United States

    A unique non-juried exhibition opportunity for Juried Artist Members to show artworks alongside selected works from the NSAA’s Permanent Collection. Opening on September 5 and closing on October 3, submitted […]

  • Emerging Artist Open Show 2026

    North Shore Arts of Gloucester 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Calling all emerging artists! This is the perfect opportunity for students, art enthusiasts, and/or artists earlier in their career to exhibit at the historic North Shore Arts Association. Showcasing a […]

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More About Us . . .

North Shore Arts Association established in 1922, occupies one of the most unique and historic settings in New England. With its expansive 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 800 Artists Members and Associate Members, working in a variety of media and styles. In the interest of community involvement, NSAA also offers nationally recognized exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, lectures, critiques, film presentations, concerts, and more.

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