An art association and museum presenting juried exhibitions, art education, and community programs.
Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) is an art association and museum built around a juried artist membership, a permanent collection, and a rotating schedule of exhibitions across several named galleries, including the Pearson, Wengenroth, Hibbard, Maddocks and Showroom Galleries and the Martha Moore Room. Its calendar includes juried group shows, member solo exhibitions, a museum collection show, and an annual national juried exhibition offering cash and merchandise awards to artists across the United States. Beyond exhibiting, RAA&M operates the Cape Ann Summer School of Art, offering workshops and classes, and runs a free drop-in family program for creating art together. It maintains a roster of juried artist members with published bios, and supports its exhibitions and programs through fundraising events such as an annual Collectors Sale and donor giving.