Learn to paint en plein air like a pro! A selection of local artists will become your instructor of painting during Cape Ann Plein Air Week which is being held October 4th-12th.

Join us Sunday, October 5, 2025 for a demonstration with Sam Vokey, 12-1:30pm at Cogswell Grant, Essex.

Each demonstration is FREE to attend, but registration is requested, sharing the knowledge and experience of painting outdoors.

Check out our artist demo schedule throughout the week!

www.capeannpleinair.org

About Sam Vokey:

Sam is an oil painter who specializes in landscapes and commissioned custom paintings.

Sam has been painting for more than 30 years. He is an elected member of The Guild Of Boston Artists and has won the designation of Copley Master from the Copley Society of Boston. He is a graduate of Bowdoin College in Maine and Middlesex School in Concord, MA. 

He attended the R.H.Ives Gammell Atelier in Boston where he won a four year scholarship. This was a European style atelier program that only admitted 5 students at a time. Those students worked closely with a master painter to learn the fundamentals of painting still life, landscape, portrait and figurative work. 

His painting style is most closely associated with the Boston School tradition of painting which crosses Realism with some of the softer edges and painterly qualities of Impressionism. Vokey’s landscapes and still life’s demonstrate a strong consideration for creating balance between the overall composition and the light and dark values in his paintings.

Sam has had many one-man and group shows at different galleries including most recently at: The Guild Of Boston Artists 2017 - a one -man show of landscapes called Water & Light ; Powers Gallery, Acton, Ma.; and Tree's Place, Orleans, Ma.

Mr Vokey’s paintings have been included in many books and magazines including the cover of the book The Boston School published by Blue Tree Press. He was also the cover artist of the 2005 issue of American Artist magazine.

For more about Sam, visit: samvokey.com

Experience the magic of art under the harvest moon! Join us for this enchanting evening as talented plein air artists capture the beauty of Essex's historic causeway bathed in moonlight during the beloved Essex Shipyard Museum Harvest Moon Festival.

Watch creativity unfold in real-time as artists work by the glow of the harvest moon, creating stunning nocturne paintings that celebrate the unique atmosphere of this special autumn evening. This popular public art event combines the charm of Essex's maritime heritage with the wonder of outdoor painting.

Make it a Perfect Evening: Arrive early to watch the artists set up, then enjoy dinner at one of Essex's fantastic downtown restaurants: The James, Googan's Galley, Shipyard Tavern, CK Pearl, Woodman's

Return after dinner to see the paintings progress under the moonlight - it's a magical sight you won't want to miss!

Free to attend | All ages welcome | Perfect for art lovers and families alike

Come for the art, stay for the moon!

Learn to paint en plein air like a pro! A selection of local artists will become your instructor of painting during Cape Ann Plein Air Week which is being held October 4th-12th.

Join us Monday, October 6, 2025 for a demonstration with Vanessa Michalak, 12-1:30pm AT 203 Argilla Road, Ipswich.

Each demonstration is FREE to attend, but registration is requested, sharing the knowledge and experience of painting outdoors.

Check out our artist demo schedule throughout the week!

www.capeannpleinair.org

About Vanessa Michalak:

Vanessa is a Maine native and a working artist in Gloucester, MA. She earned a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston with a concentration in painting (2013) and a BSN in nursing from the University of Maine (2004). She was awarded the Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship in Painting in 2014, and her work was included in the publication New American Paintings No. 110. 

Her work has been included in the MFA National Competition, juried by Asya Geisberg, First Street Gallery, New York. She has also participated in numerous residencies, most notably Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village, Colorado, PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon and the Manship Artists Residency and Studios. Her work has been exhibited nationally while locally, her work can be found in Gloucester, MA at Jane Deering Gallery, Charles Fine Arts and at her own Studio/Gallery, Michalak Fine Art.

Check out her website: michalakfineart.com

Join us for an evening at Gloucester's Beauport Hotel, nestled right on the harbor! Meet our incredible lineup of 35 talented plein air artists as they showcase their first masterpieces of the event.

Some of our artists will even be painting live throughout the evening!

Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and drinks from the bar while you mingle with artists and friends. 

It's the perfect blend of coastal charm, artistic inspiration, and community celebration.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience Cape Ann through the eyes of our remarkable painters in one of Gloucester's most picturesque settings!

This is a free event; Limited tickets available, Reservations Required.

Learn to paint en plein air like a pro! A selection of local artists will become your instructor of painting during Cape Ann Plein Air Week which is being held October 4th-12th.

Join us Tuesday, October 7, 2025 for a demonstration with Traci Thayne Corbett, 12-1:30pm | 65 Rogers Street, Gloucester (the dirt parking lot known as the I-4 C-2 next to Gloucester House Restaurant, overlooking the Paint Factory)

Each demonstration is FREE to attend, but registration is requested, sharing the knowledge and experience of painting outdoors.

Check out our artist demo schedule throughout the week!

www.capeannpleinair.org

About Traci Thayne Corbett:

Traci Thayne Corbett is a Cape Ann Based artist who works primarily in oil paint, focusing on scenes of Cape Ann as well as figurative work and portraiture.

Influenced by the work of Charles Movalli, Jeff Weaver and John Singer Sargent, her goal is to illuminate the beauty around us as translated through her hand - and paint!

She has studied with artists such as Daniel Greene, Mark Hayden, Alyssa Monks, and most notably Steve Forster. Traci is a juried member of the North Shore and Rockport Art Associations, and a member of Rocky Neck Art Colony as well.

Traci’s recent work explores the intersection of man made elements, and natural beauty of Cape Ann. Her expressive brushstrokes make oil paint itself the subject alongside the scenery.

She is the Executive Director of Cape Ann Art Haven, and also serves as Vice President of the Cape Ann Plein Air Board of Directors.

Traci lives in Gloucester with her husband, daughter, and golden retriever.

To learn about Traci and view her work, visit tracithaynecorbett.com

Learn to paint en plein air like a pro! A selection of local artists will become your instructor of painting during Cape Ann Plein Air Week which is being held October 4th-12th!

Join us Wednesday, October 8, 2025 for a demonstration with Rosalie Sidodi, 12-1:30p, Millbrook Meadow, Rockport (on King Street).

Each demonstration is FREE to attend, but registration is requested, sharing the knowledge and experience of painting outdoors.

Check out our artist demo schedule throughout the week!

www.capeannpleinair.org

Here are a few ways to get there:

• Use King Street: Millbrook Meadow is accessible from King Street. 

• Use Beach Street: The meadow is located across from Front Beach on Beach Street. 

• Use Mill Lane: From Main Street, you can reach Millbrook Meadow via Mill Lane. 

• Use the S Street Ct Address: For mapping, you can use the address S Street Ct, Rockport, MA 01966. 

About Rosalie Sidoti:

Neither pure Impressionist nor Realist, Rosalie Sidoti describes her focus in her work. “I’ve always felt fortunate to be able to visually translate the things I love into paintings. Being a classically trained artist, I am guided by the respect and knowledge gleaned from that experience. My academic knowledge gives me guidance for my process. I employ a combination of  direct observation and intuitive interpretation.”

Along with being a national award recipient, Rosalie was recently honored with the coveted Alden Bryan Memorial Medal for her work along with awards from prestigious organizations such as the Copley Society.  

Rosalie believes in the importance of continued teaching and mentoring and was a Masters Program Supervisor at Tufts University for many years. Rosalie lives on Cape Ann, where natural beauty abounds and is home to her creative inspiration.

Rosalie Sidoti earned her MA and BFA degrees and continued her graduate education for many years though a series of exchange programs with the Ruskin School of Fine Arts, Oxford University, England.

For more, visit: rosaliesidoti.com