Upcoming Events
The Gate Documentary
This event will offer exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into Seltzer-Duny's highly anticipated documentary, THE GATE: The Story of America's First Contraband Community, which follows her journey to unite black and white descendants, explores the historic Brooks Cemetery in Mathews, and reveals the untold story of the first Contraband families.
Plein Air Gala
Dress up and step out at the most elegant event of the summer!
Join us for the culmination of the week-long plein air competition for the spectacular Gala at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester!
Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while you browse each artist’s five competition paintings before the excitement begins.
The highlight of the evening is the unveiling of 150 stunning Plein Air paintings, created throughout the week by gifted artists who captured the beauty of the surrounding landscapes.
Gloucester Arts Festival Book Fair
Join us at from 1:00pm to 5:00pm for the second annual Gloucester Arts Festival Book Fair as we celebrate the literary arts.
Sport Star Screening
Join us for the 18 minute film with Gloucester native Ellis Finney, its writer/director, and Jeff Lichtenstein, the movie’s producer.
An aging black high school football star, living a quotidian life and married to his high school sweetheart in a small town, reminisces over a long-lost lover- a man he once shared the football field with.
It's A Wrap Reception
Take advantage of your last opportunity to see the full 2026 Heart of the River Collection on display at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester from June 15-27th.