Recent Acquisitions: Gifts of Fine Art, 2005-2006 embodies the eclectic mix of the historical and the contemporary. Each of the artists represented has a connection to Cape Ann. Their vision and the generosity of the donors are celebrated here. Paintings by Emma Fordyce MacRae (1887-1974), Walter Dean (1854-1912), Harry Vincent Aiken (1864-1961), William Kienbusch (1914-1980), and William Meyerowitz (1887-1981) are joined by the work of Bernard Chaet (b.1924), Charles Movalli (b.1945), Anita Curtis (b.1917), Robin Paine (b.1952) and Ed Touchette. The exhibition continues through June 17, 2007.

The Cape Ann Historical Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information call (978) 283-0455 or visit the website at www.capeannhistoricalmuseum.org.