Description

Art in the Barn, Essex County Greenbelt’s annual celebration of regional art and land conservation, returns June 13 and 14.

Now in its third decade, the North Shore tradition features a juried selection of works by over 130 artists.

More than 1,000 pieces — ranging from paintings and photography to sculpture, stained glass, ceramics, and more — will be showcased against the scenic backdrop of a New England salt marsh.

Art in the Barn celebrates artistic talent while also supporting Greenbelt’s conservation mission to protect natural landscapes and working farms across Essex County. Artists contribute 50% or more of their proceeds to Greenbelt’s conservation work.

This event takes place on Cox Reservation in Essex, a 31-acre property with open fields and trails on the edge of the Great Marsh and the Essex River. 

Art in the Barn hours

Friday, June 13, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Opening Reception: 5 – 8:30 p.m.

The event officially opens at 10 a.m., but in the evening, a reception and artists mixer will be held featuring live music by The Splinters, along with delicious food, desserts, and drinks from local favorites Butter UR Biscuit, The Cravery, and True North Ale Company.

Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Slow River Studio will be holding art-making workshops throughout the day.

Parking and admission for this event are free. For more information, please visit: ecga.org/artinthebarn