North Shore Arts Association

06/03/2026

WORKSHOP THIS WEEKEND‼
Jan Charles's Paper Making workshop will introduce participants to the creation of hand crafted paper. Papers of different textures, colors, and sizes will be fashioned from recycled and natural materials. Participants will create some of their own equipment to further their exploration in this exciting process. Some of the items to be created are bookmarks, note cards, stationary and possibly free form molded paper sculpture. Those who are doing the SKETCHBOOK FROM SCRATCH will create the pages for their future book during the workshop. This is a very busy and energetic workshop that hopes to accomplish a great deal in the time allotted.

Sign Up for Jan Charles Paper Making Workshop at:
nsarts.org/sketchbooks-from-scratch/ -6-papermakin

Sign Up for Jan Charles Printmaking Workshop at:
nsarts.org/sketchbooks-from-scratch/ -13-printmaking

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:

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/

PLEASE NOTEAttendees will have their attendance marked at the door. Artists with work in Exhibit New England do not need to purchase a ticket for themselves. Artists will be able to RSVP in-person during the artwork drop-off.

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/

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

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

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/

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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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

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