Cape Ann summers bring many visitors to Gloucester and Rockport and the Cape Ann Artisans are pleased to welcome art lovers into their studios for a mid-summer event called the Mini-Tour.   For this special event on Saturday, August 9th, seven studios (of the total 14) will be participating between the hours of 10AM and 5PM.   The Mini-Tour was launched in 2020 to take advantage of the Cape Ann’s exquisite summer atmosphere, many seasonal visitors, and the annual Massachusetts tax free holiday weekend.

Participating studios include:

 

1. John Abisamra: Fine Art Photography

2. David Archibald - Plum Cove Pottery, porcelain and stoneware

3. Cynthia Curtis - Wheel-thrown and hand-built, high-fire stoneware pottery

4. Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco: Sea Glass Wearable Art, Garden Stones & Sculpture

5. Cindy Efinger -Mosaic and Sculpture

6. Nina Goodick:  Functional Pottery

7. Pam Stratton -Mosaics, Mixed Media, Eco Printed silk scarves, Jewelry, Sculpture

 

To help guide your visit, each artisan has a distinct section on the Cape Ann Artisans website where you can see detailed descriptions of their work and individual videos.  These are found on the Artisans page.    During Massachusetts tax free weekend, up to $2500 in goods can be purchased tax free for individual use.

 

The 2025 Cape Ann Artisan tour brochure lists all the artisans and many are open by appointment throughout the year.   The Fall Tour will be held October 11-12th.    The brochures can be found at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and other key visitor locations throughout Gloucester, Rockport, and Essex as well as the 128 North and 95 South kiosks. It is also downloadable from the CAA website.

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What:  The 4th Annual Cape Ann Artisans Summer Mini-Tour

Where: Gloucester and Rockport, MA

When:   Saturday, August 9th 10 AM-5 PM – One day only.

 

For General Information Contact: info@capeannartisans.com or leave a message with Pam Stratton, 508-284-0086.   For Media inquiries, contact Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, 978-283-8333.