Who We Are

seARTS includes individual artists -- painters, sculptors, photographers, graphic artists, performance artists, creative writers, architects, craftsmen, musicians, dancers, actors, directors, film makers -- and individuals and organizations that support the arts. Through association with seARTS, members build community and economic ties to strengthen the cultural economy of Gloucester and Cape Ann. seARTS works with City agencies, businesses, art lovers, and other arts and cultural groups. Founding members of seARTS include the following Cape Ann organizations:

• Cape Ann Symphony
• Gloucester Stage Company
• North Shore Arts Association
• Dancers Courageous
• Montserrat College of Art
• Rocky Neck Art Colony
• Artspace
• ArtsGloucester
• Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center
• Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
• City of Gloucester
• Gloucester Community Development Corp.

What We Do

As a community organization, seARTS facilitates member participation in public events consistent with their talents and community needs. seARTS members work to promote and improve the economy for the arts on Cape Ann by:

• Researching and applying for grants
• Helping to form and support partnership programs between artists and businesses
• Providing space and helping to create exhibitions
• Sponsoring monthly Artists on Artists lectures
• Conducting community outreach meetings
• Gathering and sharing data and operational strategies to improve marketing impact