May 2, 2026 Gallery Events
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Alan Bull
“April Evening, Plum Island” oil on canvas, 4” x 12” 2026
For this edition of NBPT Artwalk, Alan Bull will be showing a selection of new plein air paintings of Newburyport and Plum Island at Blochaus Gallery (see below)
Alan's Graf Road studio will be closed on May 2, but I will be open by appointment throughout the month of May.
Alan's Graf Road studio will be closed on May 2, but I will be open by appointment throughout the month of May.
Blochaus Art Gallery
Blochaus will be showcasing a variety of new large scale abstract artwork on view during the Artwalk.
Alan Bull's work of new plein air paintings of Newburyport and Plum Island at Blochaus Gallery.
Alan Bull's work of new plein air paintings of Newburyport and Plum Island at Blochaus Gallery.
Blue Lobster Studio and Print Gallery
The Blue Lobster Print Studio will be open Saturday, May 2 with the gallery walls filled with fresh new editions of original prints. From 12noon to 4pm visitors can try their hand at a variety of printmaking techniques under the tutelage of three area printmakers.
Monoprint artist, Bonnie Brady will be available to guide visitors through the process of making a botanical monoprint using a gel plate.
Sue Dosick, an expert maker of collagraph prints, will offer her expertise in the arranging and glueing of textured papers to cardboard, then making a print by cranking the inked plate through the studio press.
Studio owner, Susan Stranc, will offer an opportunity for the carving of Styrofoam plates which will be inked and hand printed. Everyone is welcomed including families.
Monoprint artist, Bonnie Brady will be available to guide visitors through the process of making a botanical monoprint using a gel plate.
Sue Dosick, an expert maker of collagraph prints, will offer her expertise in the arranging and glueing of textured papers to cardboard, then making a print by cranking the inked plate through the studio press.
Studio owner, Susan Stranc, will offer an opportunity for the carving of Styrofoam plates which will be inked and hand printed. Everyone is welcomed including families.
Chalk Gallery
CHALK Gallery introduces Maya Hirasawa Brauer in a solo exhibition "The Ten Realms" which showcases their new body of Buddhist-inspired oil paintings including works with their vibrant signature Japanese Pop style.
Chococoa Baking Company
A favorite local cafe and home of "the Whoopie" featuring onsite art gallery.
Haiga
Haiga, or ‘Haiku Picture’ derives from a traditional Japanese art form combining sumi-e ink drawings and haiku. Modern haiga often use photography and digital art to achieve the same effect, combining visual images and text that enhance and complement each other.
These works of haiga came out of a 2026 Haiku writing class at GNACE (Greater Newburyport Adult and Community Education).
The works are by these four artists:
Elizabeth Rose is a psychotherapist and writer. She has published essays in The Boston Globe, Anti-Heroin Chic, Valiant Scribe, The Persimmon Tree, The Shanti Arts Review, and others. Her poetry has been published or is forthcoming in BarBar, Verdad, and The Phylum Press. She received her MFA in creative non-fiction from Lesley University in 2019. She leads a weekly group called Poetry of Gratitude and Hope at the Newburyport Senior Center. The group enhances personal well-being through poetry and community.
Nancy Winkler finds that writing haiku deepens her connection to the natural world. Several of her haiku have been published in Tricycle Magazine. She currently teaches classes in haiku and haiga at GNACE, while also creating sculpture and taking photographs.
Janet Parker is a longtime visual artist and painter who for the last several years has also been writing poetry. She joined Nancy’s haiku class and was inspired by the idea of combining these two artistic forms. Janet lives in Beverly Massachusetts.
Margaret Ohrn is a public-school teacher and poet. Her poems have been published in journals such as Crab Orchard Review, The Midwest Quarterly and The South Florida Poetry Journal. She practices poetry with a variety of local groups. Since taking Nancy’s haiku class through GNACE, she has been inspired by the intersection of visual art, nature and poetry.
Haiga
Haiga, or ‘Haiku Picture’ derives from a traditional Japanese art form combining sumi-e ink drawings and haiku. Modern haiga often use photography and digital art to achieve the same effect, combining visual images and text that enhance and complement each other.
These works of haiga came out of a 2026 Haiku writing class at GNACE (Greater Newburyport Adult and Community Education).
The works are by these four artists:
Elizabeth Rose is a psychotherapist and writer. She has published essays in The Boston Globe, Anti-Heroin Chic, Valiant Scribe, The Persimmon Tree, The Shanti Arts Review, and others. Her poetry has been published or is forthcoming in BarBar, Verdad, and The Phylum Press. She received her MFA in creative non-fiction from Lesley University in 2019. She leads a weekly group called Poetry of Gratitude and Hope at the Newburyport Senior Center. The group enhances personal well-being through poetry and community.
Nancy Winkler finds that writing haiku deepens her connection to the natural world. Several of her haiku have been published in Tricycle Magazine. She currently teaches classes in haiku and haiga at GNACE, while also creating sculpture and taking photographs.
Janet Parker is a longtime visual artist and painter who for the last several years has also been writing poetry. She joined Nancy’s haiku class and was inspired by the idea of combining these two artistic forms. Janet lives in Beverly Massachusetts.
Margaret Ohrn is a public-school teacher and poet. Her poems have been published in journals such as Crab Orchard Review, The Midwest Quarterly and The South Florida Poetry Journal. She practices poetry with a variety of local groups. Since taking Nancy’s haiku class through GNACE, she has been inspired by the intersection of visual art, nature and poetry.
Greetings By Design
Artist Marybeth Smith will at the shop for the day. She produces watercolor landscapes and will be selling prints at the shop. We invite you to enjoy local Newburyport art, prints, paintings, photography and art gifts.
We are Open 10am-5:30pm.
We are Open 10am-5:30pm.
New England Sketchbook
New England Sketch Book will have Northshore charcoal and pen-and-ink artist Deb Hewey onsite.
Deb will be providing a live demonstration of her process as well as outlining her approach and inspiration to composition from 11am to 4pm.
Deb will be providing a live demonstration of her process as well as outlining her approach and inspiration to composition from 11am to 4pm.
Metzy's Cantina
Enjoy fresh, flavorful Mexican dishes at Metzy’s Cantina located at the end of the rail trail. Celebrate art over wonderful food and beverages! We showcase rotating displays from local guest artists on our walls, along with live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening. 5 Boston Way at the Newburyport MBTA Station.
Open Sun-Thurs 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9:30
Open Sun-Thurs 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9:30
Newburyport Art
May 2nd event: Join local and regional artists for an opening reception for our new shows; Soft Structures, FOLIA by Heather Karp & Amy Vander Els, and the 11th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition. The reception kicks off outside at 3:30pm with a Best in Show award for the Sculpture Garden exhibit, and continues in the gallery for Soft Structures and FOLIA until 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be provided, all are welcome to attend. The gallery is pet friendly, and open Wednesday through Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm.
May 2nd Gallery Hours: 11:00am – 6:00pm (open late for opening reception!)
Newburyport Art will have a reception from 4-6pm for our 'Soft Structures' exhibition as well as a featured artist exhibit of Heather Karp and Amy Vander Els.
May 2nd Gallery Hours: 11:00am – 6:00pm (open late for opening reception!)
Newburyport Art will have a reception from 4-6pm for our 'Soft Structures' exhibition as well as a featured artist exhibit of Heather Karp and Amy Vander Els.
KSD Designs
Currently on view is "Rooted, Rising, Blooming," a charitable art show in support of Esperanza Academy, an independent, tuition-free girls' middle school in Lawrence, MA. Andover artist Stephanie Mobbs Deady's multi-media paintings are displayed alongside student paintings inspired by her work. It's colorful, meaningful, and proceeds directly benefit this amazing cause! We will be open 12-5pm on May 2nd.
Threadneedle Gallery
Threadneedle Gallery will have local sculptor, Scott Cahaly in the gallery from 1-2pm talking about his inspiration for his stone flowers. We’ll also be showing our newest exhibit, Kaleidoscope a celebration of colors and patterns by 25 artists.
Valerie's Gallery
Photographer Greg Nikas will be in the gallery from 12-4pm. He used to own Sweethaven Gallery in Newburyport.
Landscape photography was his first love and that's what feeds his creative soul. He loves being out in nature, at all times of the day. He's thankful he can do this and can't imagine doing anything else.
"As a professional fine art and landscape photographer, photography has been the driving force in my life. From the moment I made my first photograph as a junior in high school, I fell in love with the work of Ansel Adams and the power of the photographic image to capture the beauty and essence of the world around us."
Landscape photography was his first love and that's what feeds his creative soul. He loves being out in nature, at all times of the day. He's thankful he can do this and can't imagine doing anything else.
"As a professional fine art and landscape photographer, photography has been the driving force in my life. From the moment I made my first photograph as a junior in high school, I fell in love with the work of Ansel Adams and the power of the photographic image to capture the beauty and essence of the world around us."