Opening Reception: The Great Marsh Starts Here!

The opening reception for *The Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion* brings together artists from the Manship Artists Residency and the Great Marsh Artist Fellows. Guests can meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and take part in conversations over refreshments.

The exhibition marks three years of artistic exploration, collaboration, and engagement with one of New England’s most significant coastal landscapes. Works span painting, photography, sculpture, video, book art, music, animation, and dance, offering varied interpretations of the Great Marsh as a living, changing landscape.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Showtimes: 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Venue: Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, Rocky Neck Art Colony, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

Event: Opening reception for *The Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion*

Lineup: Manship Artists Residency participants and Great Marsh Artist Fellows

Activities: Meet the artists, view the exhibition, join conversations, and enjoy refreshments.

Gallery Hours: Friday–Sunday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.

Tickets: Free exhibition; donations are gratefully accepted.

Registration: Attendees are asked to register through the exhibition page on the Manship website.

Note: Recommended donations are requested for certain programs to help pay performers.