How does it work?

• Upon receipt of your $30, AIS will match you with a Signature member. Allow up to two weeks for your match.
• You will receive a link to upload your images.
• The Signature Member will have two weeks to review and critique your artwork.

Open to all AIS members, our Paint Out will be exhibited at Rockport Art Association and Museum on Saturday, September 28. No fee to participate,  preregistration is required. 

What is a Paint Out? Read this information if Paint Out's are new to you! 

You must have your materials stamped BEFORE you start painting. You can have your materials stamped at Rockport Art Association and Museum from 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday-Friday. We will also offer a few other early morning check-in locations to be announced.  (8 am- 9:30 am)

We encourage you to explore the many amazing locations on and around Cape Ann. You may paint anywhere in the area. 

We have arranged for locations to paint and you can register for each location separately. 

Artists may turn in one painting, maximum size 12 x 16 on Saturday, September 28 for judging.  All work must be for sale.  Rockport Art Association and Museum will process sales and artists receive 60% commission.  Work must be framed.  

Questions?  Contact AIS Executive Director, Liz Ahrens  231-881-7685 aisdirector1@gmail.com

Instructor Carolyn Anderson AISM   Carolyn is Awards Judge for our 25th Annual National Juried Exhibition. 

Location: Studio at Rockport Art Association and Museum

This workshop is an event during the Opening Week of 25th Annual National Juried Exhibition  

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Let’s talk about art! One intensive workshop day that includes demonstrations and a fascinating presentation on how we see. Carolyn’s teaching is based on years of experience teaching others how to recognize patterns, make comparisons, and interpret edges, color temperature, and shapes. Her goal is to empower artists to look and see a little differently and be able to expand their own personal expression.

If AIS cancels, students are given a full refund.  AIS will offer a partial refund of 80% of fee if students need to cancel up to September 1. After September 1, no refunds. 

AIS Welcome Party for Members!

Mingle with your AIS artist friends and make some new friends.

As part of our AIS Member benefits we invite you to enjoy light bites and wine, beer and beverages courtesy of American Art Collector magazine. 

Open to all AIS members and one guest per member. 

Location: The private home a board member of a Rockport Art Association and Museum. Address will be emailed to all registered participants. 

You MUST register if you plan to attend so we can get an accurate catering count.

A special lecture and tour of the Cape Ann Museum for our AIS members. 

Founded in 1875, the Museum today is a vibrant cultural center that spans two distinct Gloucester locations featuring four historic structures including a sea captain’s house, the original Gloucester town green, modern galleries for permanent and special exhibitions, art studio spaces, children’s spaces, and an extensive library and archives. 

The Museum’s significant and sizeable holdings reflect the importance and inspiration of Cape Ann as an art community, one of the oldest in the nation. The collection includes the largest grouping of works by native son and renowned marine artist, Fitz Henry Lane, and a Who’s Who of American art including Paul Manship, Cecilia Beaux, Theresa Bernstein, Stuart Davis, Walker Hancock, Marsden Hartley, Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, Anna Hyatt Huntington, Maurice Prendergast, and Milton Avery among others. 

Take a leisurely walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by painter Edward Hopper.

Guided walking tours are held rain or shine and last about 1½ hours.

Participants should be comfortable being on their feet for that amount of time. 

Spend a day immersed in art learning events with our Signature and Master members. 

The Shalin Liu Center in Rockport will host us starting with coffee and morning sweets. 

You will register for the full day but come and go as you please. Lunch will be offered and all registered participants will be emailed with more information. 

We will be adding more details to this schedule: 

Panel Discussion with Carolyn Anderson AISM, Jonathan McPhillips AIS and others

Lecture from American Impressionist scholar/curator

Presentation from AIS Board Member Mark Daly AIS

Mark Daly will help you leverage sound to add more life to your paintings and connection with viewers. He will present a new way of thinking about your paintings by helping you answer the question: “How should this painting sound?” Mark will share, compare, and discuss specific examples from past masters of the Rockport Art Association & Museum. He will show how intentionally linking sounds to a painting’s

design, edgework, paint application, color, and values can improve engagement.

Mark is a Signature Member of AIS, OPA, ASMA, CAC, and an Artist Member of the

Rockport Art Association & Museum. He is an elected AIS Board Member. Mark has

written over 50 published compositions that include performances by Grammy Award

winning artists. He is a Voting Member of the Grammys.

uestions?  Contact AIS Executive Director, Liz Ahrens  231-881-7685 aisdirector1@gmail.com

Join us for the Awards Presentation for our 25th Annual AIS National Exhibition on stage at the Shalin Liu Center in Rockport, Massachusetts.  This event is open to the public. 

Awards Judge, Carolyn Anderson AISM, will make brief remarks and together with AIS Chairman Debra Joy Groesser will present awards.  Over $85,000 in awards and prizes will be presented. 

The winning artwork will be displayed in a video presentation. 

Registration for AIS members and guests is suggested. 

Instructor Carolyn Anderson AISM

Location: Rockport Art Association and Museum

This Paint Along is an event during the Opening Week of 25th Annual National Juried Exhibition  

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Morning Painting Session. There will be a model available, or you may use the subject of your choice. Carolyn will start with a short demo, followed by individual and group instruction as you paint.

No required supply list. Bring your own supplies and easel.

If AIS cancels, students are given a full refund.  AIS will offer a partial refund of 80% of fee if students need to cancel up to September 1. After September 1, no refunds. 

Instructors/Signature Members:

 Eric Jacobsen AIS, David Lussier AIS, Jonathan McPhillips AIS and Jeanne Rosier Smith AIS

Location: Rockport Art Association and Museum

No required supply list. Bring your own supplies and easel.

If AIS cancels, students are given a full refund.  AIS will offer a partial refund of 80% of fee if students need to cancel up to September 1. After September 1, no refunds. 

The 25th Annual National Juried Exhibition will open on Friday, September 27 in the galleries of the historic Rockport Art Association and Museum. 

Enjoy a celebratory reception with appetizers and sweets. Beverages including wine, beer and sparkling water. Remarks from Awards Judge Carolyn Anderson AISM, Debra Joy Groesser AIS Board Chairman and staff of Rockport Art Association and Museum. 

The ribbons will already be on the winning artwork so this is a night to mark our milestone with fun! 

Registration for AIS members and guests is suggested. 

Join us on Saturday, September 28 as we present awards for Wet Wall Exhibition as the last event for the opening week of the 25th Annual National Juried Exhibition! This event is open to the public.  

An exhibition and sale of artwork created during the week by AIS members on and around Rockport, Massachusetts and surrounding Cape Ann locations. 

Join us for a final gathering to celebrate together with your fellow AIS members and their guests! Sponsored by Southwest Art Magazine.  

Held at Rockport Art Association and Museum with light refreshments.