The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
The Art Colony hosts rotating exhibitions and events in the Center’s two levels. Exhibitions are curated by the Rocky Neck Art Colony’s Cultural Center Exhibitions Committee.
Cultural Center Exhibitions
Please visit the Cultural Center Exhibitions page for exhibit information and on how to submit a proposal for an exhibit.
Periodic calls for artists are also released for RNAC sponsored shows, you may subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed!
Calendar
For other events, concerts and more held at the Cultural Center please visit our Calendar.
A Little History
The historic carpenter-gothic building was constructed in 1877 as a meeting house for the neighborhood. It was originally home to religious services, political meetings, neighborhood events and some theater.
Over the years the property changed hands and previously served as an art gallery, and in the 1950s was purchased and operated by The Church of Christ, Scientist until 2011.
In 2012, the property was purchased and held for the Rocky Neck Art Colony, Inc. by members Steve and Kathy Archer. That year RNAC began a capital campaign to purchase the building, and completed the campaign goal in 2014.
RNAC purchased the building from the Archers at market value, paying off the mortgage completely in May 2014. The capital campaign’s success was due to a large and generous group of local donors and grant funding.
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson Street, Gloucester MA 01930
