Exhibit of Motif-inspired Paintings at the Tusinski Gallery

Each year Karen Tusinski, artist-owner of the gallery, participates in Rockport's annual Spring festival, Motif No. 1 Day, by highlighting work with Motif No. 1 as its subject. This year she is pleased to announce that the Tusinski Gallery will host artist Noel Graham the weekend of May 19th in a special exhibit of paintings featuring Rockport's iconic fishing shack, Motif No. 1.

Be sure to stop by the gallery to see new work from Karen as well as the work of Noel Graham during the Motif No. 1 Day festival on May 19th. The Tusinski Gallery is located at 2 Main Street in Rockport and is open 11 am - 5:30 pm Thursday through Monday. Call 978-546-2244 for more information.

Mini Motif Scavenger Hunt

A very creative staff member at Toad Hall Bookstore: a living Motif!

One of the more recent Motif No. 1 Day traditions is the Mini Motif Scavenger Hunt, where small versions of the Motif (with creative license of course) are placed all over town. Festival-goers are given a sheet of clues and sent off to find each Motif. It changes from year to year (though a few favorites will always be found) and there have been mini Motifs made of steel, paper mache, wire, driftwood, twigs, painted plywood -- and one year there was a Motif with superhero figures attached to it! A classic version is the living Motif outside of Toad Hall (okay, that one doesn't really need a clue in order for you to find it). Impressive!

Make sure you plan to take part in this year's Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, May 19th, and if you are feeling creative and want to contribute a mini Motif to the hunt, send us an e-mail! rockportfestivals@gmail.com

Outside of Renata Fryshara's gallery on Main Street

Sidewalk Chalk Art Time!!!

Get ready to make some art on Motif No. 1 Day! Check out this year's poster for detailed information and look at pictures from last year's event for inspiration! Plan to join us on Saturday, May 19th.

Inspired by Cape Ann? Tell Us About it!

Spread the word; the Words Before Dinner Event is one of the highlights of Motif No. 1 Day. If you would like to submit a poem or brief essay for inclusion, please submit it to our e-mail address.