Motif No. 1 Day: May 18, 2024
Motif No. 1 Day Events & Details
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back this beloved community event, long cherished by residents and visitors as a celebration of Rockport’s iconic fishing shack. We invite you to join us on Saturday May 18 (rain date May 19) for this all-day, family-friendly event in the beautiful coastal community of Rockport.
(Rain Date is not applicable for the 5K Road Race or EMS Day. )
General Events Schedule (see below for Gallery Experiences)
8:30 – 10:30 AM: Motif No. 1 Day Road Race (no rain date)
10 Am – 5 PM: Rockport Art Association & Museum Gallery Exhibition – “Red Paint & Granite: Interpretations of a Rockport Icon”
11 AM – 1 PM: Cape Ann Art Haven – Children’s Activities in Barletta Park. For elementary and middle schoolers. All supplies provided by Art Haven. This is a not-a-drop-off event, Parent supervision is required. Registration is required.
11 AM – 3 PM: EMS Day Events on T-Wharf (no rain date)
11 AM – 3 PM: Cape Ann Plein Air Paint-Out Invitational in Barletta Park
12 – 4 PM: Vendors in Harvey Park (see vendor list below)
1 PM: Motif No. 1 Walking Tour (Info Booth at Barletta Park)
1 – 3 PM: Climate Create Together/Motif No. 1 Day – Children’s Activity (Rockport Art Association & Museum) Download Flyer
Musical Performances: First Congregational Church
- 12 – 2 PM: DeDe & Arnie
- 3 – 5 PM: Livin’ on Luck
Street Performances: Dock Square
- 12 PM & 2 PM: Red Trousers
- 1 PM: Rockport Dance Academy
Food & Drink
- Crepe du Jour (Harvey Park)
- Newburyport Crab Cake Co. (Harvey Park)
- The Lobster Roller (Barletta Park)
- Grilled Burgers & Hot Dogs (T-Wharf)
- Rockport Brewing Company Beer Tent (Harvey Park)
Vendors
- Cape Ann Museum
- Cape Ann Sea Salt
- Gloucester Stage Company
- Greater Cape Ann Chamber
- Inns of Rockport
- Rockport Exchange
- Rockport Rotary
- SML Proofreading
- Town of Rockport/Municipal Vulnerability Program
- Windhover Center for the Performing Arts
Music Stage Sponsor
Performing Arts Sponsor
MOTIF NO. 1 DAY MAP ADVERTISERS
Gallery Experiences
Art Nook Gallery
Art Gallery Reception
“Motif No. 1 Open House”
4 – 6 PM | 9 Bearskin Neck
New art work on display by artists Kathleen Miller and Stefan Mierz with discounts for Motif-themed prints and refreshments.
https://www.art-nook.com
Coastal Locals
Art Demonstration
“A Peek Behind the Scenes…. Locals Demo”
2 – 4 PM | 2 Dock Square
Painting Demo by Leigh Slingluff and Jewelry Demo by Beth Williams.
https://lobster-magnolia-ek3l.squarespace.com/
Dream House Gallery & Boutique
Art Demonstration
“ArtSea: Ocean View Painting.”
2 – 4 PM: 4 Bearskin Neck
Come meet artist and owner Joe Barillaro and enjoy sips and nibbles while you take the whimsical and unique perspective Joe is bringing to the Rockport scene. Watch Joe paint on driftwood and baseball hats!
https://dreamhouserockport.com
Gallery Number One
Art Demonstration
“Find Motif No. 1 at Gallery Number One!”
1 – 3 PM | 1 Main Street
Live painting and artwork by Deb Schradieck and Audi Souza, plus pottery, glass and more with Motif No. 1 images available.
https://www.debsartgallery.com
Rusty & Ingrid Screen Prints
Art Demonstration
“Print-Your-Own Motif Screen Print”
1 – 3 PM | 15 Dock Square
Print your own event.
5 – 7 PM: Gallery Reception “New Work”
https://rustyandingrid.com
Scott Tubby Fine Art
Gallery Reception
“Unveiling of New Motif No. 1 Painting”
12 – 2 PM | 26 Bearskin Neck
A new oil painting of Motif No. 1 will be unveiled with light refreshments.
https://scotttubby.com
Slant Rhyme Studio
Gallery Reception
“Gallery Reception for Boston-based
Artist Kristin Breiseth”
5:30 – 7 PM | 18 Bearskin Neck
Artist reception for Kristin Breiseth’s newest body of work and enjoy wine and refreshments.
https://slantrhymestudio.com
The Art of David Arsenault
Gallery Reception
“Celebrating Motif No. 1.”
4 – 6 PM | 8 Dock Square
See the latest Motif No. 1 painting and receive 20% off all available giclée prints. 10% of sales from the day to go to benefit The Open Door!
https://www.artofdavid.com
Other Events in the Area
9 AM – 11 AM: Rockport Garden Club Annual Plant Sale at Rockport High School, 24 Jerdens Lane, Rockport MA. Buy plants from local gardeners! https://rockportgardenclub.org/
12:45 PM: Ribbon Cutting, Denim Blanket Company, 4 Dock Square, Rockport MA. Celebrate the grand opening of downtown Rockport’s newest store. Enjoy food and drink and browse their unique collections all made in the USA. Open house with refreshments served from 12-2 PM https://denimblankets.com/
12 PM – 3 PM: Tadpole Tales: A Spring Celebration of Storytelling for Kids, Wordsmithie, 2 Beach St Rockport MA. An afternoon of writing, reading and storytelling. Download Flyer
10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM and 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday: North Shore Adventures – Motif No.1 Harbor Tour and Photos, 30 min tours, tickets $25, 2 person minimum. Come see the quintessential Motif No.1 from an entirely new perspective that few people get to see. Hear the true stories of how Rockport’s militia, the Sea Fencibles, and local townspeople fought off the British and other stories that make our town so special. We’d love to snap a picture to commemorate your kayaking experience with Motif No.1! https://www.northshoreadventure.com/tours
7 PM: Windhover Inaugural Event – “Mysteries and Legends” Classical Guitar Performance with Brendan Evans & Michael O’Leary. Tickets $25 with wine and cheese reception https://windhover.org/event/classical-guitar-brendan-evans-2024/
Transportation & Parking Information
Commuter Rail: Take the train and avoid parking hassles! The MBTA Commuter Rail drops you off on the edge of downtown at Whistlestop Mall – just a short walk from the Motif No. 1 Day action.
Visit the MBTA website for May 18 timetable.
(Please note that express buses will be running between North Station and Swampscott on May 18 & 19 due to construction. The diversion schedule may be downloaded here.)
Parking: Parking downtown is limited and is metered 7 days a week including holidays. To assist with parking constraints and to make your visit to Rockport more enjoyable, Rockport has a satellite lot, the Blue Gate Meadow Lot, right off RT-127 which is FREE! Visitors can ride the CATA shuttle for a nominal fee downtown. Please plan your schedule accordingly to return to the Parking Lot before the Lot closes.