Sculpting Self: A year-long community art project
This Veteran’s Day, the Cape Ann Museum is proud to announce a year-long community art project inspired by Gloucester-based sculptor Walker Hancock, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was pivotal member of the Monuments Men. Inspired by Hancock’s Basketball Player Series, a featured part of the Museum’s collections, every eighth grader on Cape Ann will be given the opportunity to create a small sculpture depicting themselves doing their favorite activity during the 2021-2022 school year.
In addition to learning about Hancock, students will learn how to create their own sculpture out of wire armature and clay. This hands-on activity will create a safe space for students to participate in important discussions about identity, representation, and body image. CAM Educators will visit classrooms throughout the school year, culminating in an exhibition of the student work and the Hancock sculptures in the spring of 2022.
Inspired by the success of the Community Portraits project, which included 637 portraits from across Cape Ann, the Museum will also be creating opportunities for community members to make their own sculptures to take home.
Cape Ann residents of all ages get to visit for free on Second Saturdays. This Saturday, visitors can see the Hancock sculptures and then stop by the CAM Studio to make a sculpture. The Teen Arts Council will coordinate their own special Teen Art Night on November 20 where anyone age 13-19 can make a sculpture with their peers.
Upcoming Events
Second Saturdays: Sculpting Self
November 13, 10:00 am — 3:00 pm
CAM Studio at the Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
This program is free and open to the public.
Museum admission is free for Cape Ann residents on Second Saturdays.
CAM Book Club
The House on Ipswich Marsh & Swimming to the Top of the Tide
November 18, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
A virtual meeting on Zoom, registration required.
CAM Talks: Cape Ann and Monhegan Island Artists
with Judith A. Curtis
November 20, 1:00 pm
CAM Auditorium at the Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
Free for members, $10 for non-members, registration required.
Also live-streamed on Facebook and Vimeo.
Teen Art Night
November 20, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
CAM Studio at the Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
Free for teens age 13 – 19, registration required.
Shop, Sip, Support!
November 30, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Gift Shop at the Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
Reserve Tickets
Author’s Talk with Cape Ann Poets
December 4, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
CAM Auditorium at the Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
Free for members, $10 for non-members, registration required.
Also live-streamed on Facebook and Vimeo.
Middle Street Walk
December 11, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
Free and open to the public, more information here.
Susanna Natti reading The Magic Christmas Tree by Lee Kingman
December 11, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
CAM Auditorium at the Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
Free and open to the public, registration required.
December Vacation Week
Monday, December 27 – Friday, December 31
9:00 am – 12:00 (optional afternoons to 3:00 pm)
Offered in partnership with Art Haven
Registration will be available through Art Haven.
CAPE ANN MUSEUM
27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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