The 10 Most Memorable Things To Do on the Massachusetts North Shore

Meet the Artists at the Rocky Neck Art Colony

Painter John Nesta's gallery at the Rocky Neck Art Colony in Gloucester showcases his marine paintings, most inspired by Cape Ann scenes.

© 2007 Kim Knox Beckius

There are three dozen artists who welcome visitors to their galleries at Gloucester's Rocky Neck Art Colony, and chatting with them about their work and inspiration is as much a part of the experience as strolling in and out of each studio and shopping for everything from affordable gifts to singular works to adorn a home or workspace. While their work may be divergent, these artists share a passion for place and a desire to make their creations accessible to a larger audience.

• Sail Out of Gloucester Aboard a 65-foot Schooner
• Dine at the Top of a Lighthouse
• Drink Watermelon Beer
• Hold a Sea Star in Your Hands
• Feast on Fried Clams at the Place Where They Were Invented
• Squeak Your Feet on the Singing Beach
• Meet the Artists at the Rocky Neck Art Colony
• Shop for Vintage Jewelry and Other Antiques in Essex
• Taste the World's Best Popcorn
• Spy on Shorebirds at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge