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An exhibition of paintings and prints by Jeff Weaver, Don Gorvett, and the late Peter Vincent. The opening reception is free and open to the public. During the early 1970s, the lives of Jeff Weaver, Don Gorvett and Peter Vincent converged in Gloucester. The three had each studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and for a time, Don and Jeff shared studio space in an apartment building on the Fort; Peter, who lived in Rockport, was a frequent visitor. For each artist, Gloucester's hardscrabble working waterfront was the attraction. Struggling to recover from the ravages of urban renewal while at the same time weathering the slow steady demise of the city's fishing industry, Gloucester Harbor in the early 1970s was a gold mine for the three artists. Today, Jeff Weaver maintains a studio in Gloucester. After painting signs and murals, in the 1990s he focused his attention on watercolor and oil. Don Gorvett currently lives and works in Portsmouth, NH, having maintained a studio in Gloucester for many years. Don excels at the exacting art of reduction wood block printing and is a dedicated teacher. Before passing away in 2012, Peter Vincent had gained a solid reputation as one of New England's most well regarded marine artists. In 1986 Peter was honored with the coveted Mystic Invitational award for excellence in painting. RELATED PROGRAMS Saturday, November 7 at 9:30 a.m. The Art & Life of Peter Vincent: A Gallery Talk with Eoin Vincent Saturday, November 14 at 9:30 a.m. Jeff Weaver Gallery Talk Saturday, December 19 at 10:00 a.m. Don Gorvett Gallery Talk Saturday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. A Conversation with Eoin Vincent, Jeff Weaver and Don Gorvett Gallery talks are free for Museum members / $10 nonmembers (includes admission). Space is limited, reservations required: (978) 283-0455 x10 or info@capeannmuseum.org. Updates and details at capeannmuseum.org. The exhibit will remain on display through February 28, 2016.